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Friends will gather Friday and again Friday, Dec. 22 at Northern Latitudes Distillery for ‘Hygee,’ a Danish word for a cozy, warm feeling from time with friends and family. Profits from the event will benefit Leelanau Christian Neighbors’ Blessings in a Backpack program. Courtesy photo

Holiday cheer for a cause

Patrons of Northern Latitudes Distillery (NLD) can enjoy seasonal libations and support local non-profits over the next two weekends. NLD will host “Holiday Hygge” Friday, Dec. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Brenda Bugai of Sweeties Homemade Baked Goods in Cedar sells an assortment of frosted Christmas sugar cookies at this time of year, and are some of the most popular among her customers. People also love her Polish Chrusciki “Angel Wings,” lemon and molasses cookies, snowballs, and gluten-f...

Cookies add to holiday tradition

It’s that time of year where people are getting into the festive holiday spirit with nostalgic traditions like setting up the Christmas tree, wrapping presents, and baking lots of sweets, particularly Christmas sugar cookies. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

‘Bump outs’ not wanted on M-22 in Leland

‘Bump outs’ not wanted on M-22 in Leland

Proposed plans to include “bump outs” among improvements to M-22 in Leland Township got an informal “thumbs down” from the township board this week. Trustee Clint Mitchell asked the subject be added to the township board agenda Monday night. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Bluebird demo to start this month, Phase 1

Bluebird demo to start this month, Phase 1

Demolition of the iconic Bluebird Restaurant and Tavern in Leland is scheduled to began yet this month. The Leland Township Planning Commission voted last week to approve the first phase of a three-phrase project proposed by Skip and Lynn Telgard. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Cool, dry weather has been favorable for taking in holiday lights throughout the county. This photo was taken Monday night at the Old Art Building in Leland. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell

Cool, dry weather has been favorable for taking in holiday lights throughout the county

Cool, dry weather has been favorable for taking in holiday lights throughout the county. This photo was taken Monday night at the Old Art Building in Leland. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

SBDNL digital passes available

SBDNL digital passes available

Visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can now purchase digital seven-day entrance passes online. Park visitors can visit www. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Stipends OK’d for 2024 budget work

Stipends OK’d for 2024 budget work

Although the county clerk’s office is no longer officially responsible for Leelanau County’s finances, they nonetheless helped complete next year’s budget and will continue to help manage payroll and prepare for the March 2024 audit. The board of commissioners agreed Tuesday to pay stipends to two clerk’s office employees for up to four months for the additional work, albeit reluctantly by some members. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

86th DISTRICT COURT

86th DISTRICT COURT

Jeffrey J. Postema, 10232 Betsie Creek Dr., Interlochen — Sentenced after pleading guilty to failure to report an accident and operating while license revoked/denied second-offense; 120 days in jail with credit time served (remainder to be held in abeyance); 30 days community service to be completed in three months; ordered not to consume or be in possession of alcohol, illegal drugs, non-prescription medications or marijuana; may not enter bars, casinos or any establishment that serves alcohol by the glass; no threatening, violent, harassing or intimidating behavior toward anyone; be respectful of all court employees. employees or service provider; take and pass PBTs four times a day; following all terms of Sobriety Court in Manistee; $1,300 fines and costs; 2 years probation. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

BLOTTER

7:25 a.m. — Elmwood Townshiop — Rollover accident. No injuries 8:47 a.m. — Elmwood Township — Motor vehicle crash without injuries. Advised the Road Commission about black ice on Cherry Bend Road. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Millions for M-22/72 project

Millions for M-22/72 project

As it turns out, the federal government will pay for the bulk of work undertaken by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to reconstruct a 2.2-mile stretch of state highway linking Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Holiday potluck in Empire

Holiday potluck in Empire

It’s a busy time of year, people running around Christmas shopping, getting ready for company, decorating the houses and just doing the things they do this time a year. So far the weather has held on for traveling, but who knows what can happen. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

Thank you

To the editor: The 2023 Lights, Bites, and Books Gala at the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library is now in the history books. Many thanks to the attendees and donors of items for the silent auction and all the volunteers who worked many hours to make this event happen. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM

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