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County Board gets survey results

County Board gets survey results

01/03/2024 05:41 PM

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Report diagnoses malaise among staff

01/03/2024 05:32 PM

Christmas is not over per pastors

Christmas is not over per pastors

Reporter’s note: This week concludes a four-part series about the fading role of Jesus Christ in Christmas. Past coverage has delved into Christmas in schools, feasts and music. This week we look into the Christian view that Dec. 25 should not mark the end of Christmas celebrating. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

Top 10 stories of the past year

Top 10 stories of the past year

The Enterprise staff, reflecting on the past 52 issues, has come up with the top 10 stories of 2023. Another year out from the life-changing COVID, county government and the evolving role of a county finance director are near the top of our stories, for a second-straight year. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

Sue Trumbull of Leland marked the winter solstice with this photo taken Thursday along Lake Michigan. Courtesy photo

Solstice Sunset

Sue Trumbull of Leland marked the winter solstice with this photo taken Thursday along Lake Michigan. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

County HR head resigns

County HR head resigns

The Leelanau County government is taking a blow as another department head recently confirmed to the newspaper that they submitted their letter of resignation. This time around, it was human resources (HR) director Darcy Weaver, who will be leaving on Jan. 5, 2024. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

The village of Northport will ring in 2024 with its iconic “anchor” drop at the Northport Inn right in the heart of downtown. The annual beloved tradition garners interest from both locals and visitors alike, and the anchor drop, which switched from the usual “ball” (pictured here) last ye...

NYE celebrations to kick off 2024

If you’re looking for something to do on New Year’s eve to ring in 2024, towns and local businesses in Leelanau County have a number of specials and celebrations perfect for just yourself or the entire family. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

A LOOK BACK INTO 2023

A LOOK BACK INTO 2023

JANUARY 5, 2023 The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners reelected District 4 commissioner Ty Wessell as its chairman at an organizational session on Jan. 3. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

Live Nativity in Lake Leelanau

Live Nativity in Lake Leelanau

The birth of Christ is a beautiful, unifying moment in the history of Christianity. The humble beginning of Jesus’ birth is a story that touches our hearts. Celebrate a reflective moment after Jesus’ birth and bring peace and joy to our community that extends well after Christmas Day. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

LEELANAU HISTORY

LEELANAU HISTORY

New Year’s Eve appears to be making a comeback in Leelanau County. Many area businesses have substantial plans for the occasion this year, reviving the pastime when going out on New Year’s Eve was a big deal. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

Captain Jerry Vanlandschoot of Munising and Adam Kilway dip whitefish from a trap net aboard Joy in 2010. Meggen Watt Petersen Photos

Fishtown’s Brotherhood of the Lake

Editor’s note: The following story was reprinted with permission from Okemos author Laurie Kay Sommers and the Fishtown Preservation Society. It was taken from chapter 8 of Sommers’ book “Fishtown: Leland, Michigan’s Historic Fishery.” The chapter is about the Brotherhood of the Lake. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

The Webelos Den of Pack 131 with the two stacks of food they collected for the Leelanau Christian Neighbors Food Pantry. One stack measured 46 inches high, the other stack measured 38 inches high.Webelos Scouts who participated were Wamigo Winchester in front and from left Beau Underhill,...

Cubs collect 5 bushels of food

The Cub Scouts of Pack 131 held another successful food drive to collect donations for the Leelanau Christian Neighbors Food Pantry. “This is an annual opportunity to be of service to our community “ said Cub Master Lynn Bakker. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

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