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STRs can be good neighbors

STRs can be good neighbors

It seems that short-term rentals (STRs) are on peoples’ minds in Leelanau County. Suttons Bay Village recently signed a contract for a third party to monitor STR listings and operate a 24/7 hotline for complaints; Elmwood Township directed its planning commission to use an overlay district or zoning amendments to remove STRs from “Greilickville neighborhoods”; and Suttons Bay and Bingham townships are updating their STR ordinances and introducing “good neighbor” policies. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

Peace on Earth

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

WETHERBEE

Npt. school superintendent rated ‘effective’ again

The Northport Public School Board of Education (BOE) unanimously voted December 11 to approve the rating of superintendent Neil Wetherbee as “effective” for his 2023 district leader evaluation. Unlike other school districts in Leelanau County, Northport does not produce an evaluation document with specific ratings of each domain. However, Wetherbee said the district continues to follow the Marzano Teacher Evaluation System, one of the evaluations recommended by the Michigan Council of Educator Effectiveness. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

Santa Claus is coming to Omena Christmas Eve

Santa Claus is coming to Omena Christmas Eve

The town of Omena was festive and bright. When Rosie went downtown on Christmas Eve night. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

In an effort to support families in need this holiday season

In an effort to support families in need this holiday season

In an effort to support families in need this holiday season. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

The Scouts of Troop 131

The Scouts of Troop 131

The Scouts of Troop 131 met Sunday to honor its two newest Eagle Scouts, Kai Segerlind (on left) and Jack Joyce. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Scouting. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

Leelanau Twp. approves bonus for firefighters

Leelanau Twp. approves bonus for firefighters

Paid on-call Leelanau Township firefighters will receive their 2023 annual continuity “legacy” bonus after all following the township board’s unanimous approval last week. The legacy compensation is separate from pay within the union fire contract, and is given out at the end of the year to both full-time and paid on-call firefi ghters in the township. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

Leland group wraps giving project

Leland group wraps giving project

Leland Women’s Civic Club members recently completed their 10th annual Christmas Giving Project, which provides clothing for infants, toddlers, and young children to Leelanau Christian Neighbors (LCN) Baby Pantry and the VFW Hall’s Holiday Needs Program. The 48-member organization collected winter jackets, snow pants, winter outfits, sweaters, onesies, pajamas, dresses and diapers for needy families in Leelanau County. More than 100 items were donated to the two organizations, along with $400 in cash to be used to purchase additional needed baby items. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

In Mexico, the word 'posada' means 'inn' or 'lodging.'

In Mexico, the word 'posada' means 'inn' or 'lodging.'

In Mexico, the word 'posada' means 'inn' or 'lodging.' 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

St. Mary second grade students experienced the Feast Day of St. Lucy with a traditional Swedish St. Lucia celebration. They proclaimed “St. Lucia invites you to breakfast” as they dropped off a meal to teachers and staff. Joe Mullane and Amelia Gawrysiak prepare to deliver breakfast. Court...

St. Mary second grade students

St. Mary second grade students experienced the Feast Day of St. Lucy with a traditional Swedish St. Lucia celebration. They proclaimed “St. Lucia invites you to breakfast” as they dropped off a meal to teachers and staff. Joe Mullane and Amelia Gawrysiak prepare to deliver breakfast. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

The Gills also owned a lumber-carrying ship, which Wilbur named the “Alice M. Gill” after his daughter.

Gill family had an interesting history, pier

Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Dec. 19, 2013 Enterprise. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

LEELANAU HISTORY

LEELANAU HISTORY

A group organized just last week has wasted no time in organizing a non-profit group to keep the Bay Theatre alive in Suttons Bay. The Bay Community Theater was scheduled to file paperwork with the State of Michigan today, which will allow the group to legally takeover the theater Jan. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

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