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Biden success

To the editor: All of those complaining about Biden’s age and his ability to get the job done, need to pay attention to what he is accomplishing. He has shown us that experience counts when leading this nation and dealing with global matters. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

‘Aggressive’ Conservancy

‘Aggressive’ Conservancy

To the editor: As long time neighbors of the Leelanau Conservancy’s expanding Palmer Woods mountain bike recreation area, we have felt the impacts of increasing high-speed traffic through our rural neighborhood. We wonder why an organization that says its goal is to protect Leelanau County by being “unrelenting in preserving her beauty and ecological integrity” has become a developer of the Conservancy’s first high-impact recreation area. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

Poll has Trump up in Michigan

Poll has Trump up in Michigan

If you want to be president for four more years and your victory may hinge on your opponent being in the slammer, you’d have to say things are pretty shaky. That’s the harsh reality the Joe Biden for President campaign is staring in the face these days based on the latest Michigan swing state polling data from EPIC-MRA. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

Washington’s words

Washington’s words

To the editor: Not long after Washington was elected as our first president, the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, sent him a letter of congratulations. In that letter, the congregation wrote of their hope that the new nation would tolerate religious minorities, like Jews. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

Corporate greed

Corporate greed

To the editor: Americans want financial security for themselves and their loved ones. But the pandemic exposed weaknesses in our supply chains, driving up prices that remain high, pinching our family budgets. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

Biker adrenaline

Biker adrenaline

To the editor: Is the Palmer Woods Expansion Area an appropriate property tor mountain biking? The conservancy rigorously defends mountain biking, but many, local residents disagree. The Cleveland Township Board ignores their concerns regarding a planned . 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

Grateful for Conservancy

Grateful for Conservancy

To the editor: I have been closely following the township meetings and the neighbor’s comments about Palmer Woods Forest Reserve’s new off-road parking area. I am a resident on Wheeler Road where I own three parcels of land. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

Edward Owen Ruffley

Edward Owen Ruffley

OMENA – Edward Owen Ruffley, 74, of Omena died Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Medilodge of Leelanau with his loving family at his side. Born in Schenectady, New York on November 29, 1948, Ed moved to Ferndale, Michigan with his family in 1952. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

Patricia Forton (Walter)

Patricia Forton (Walter)

Patricia Forton (Walter) of Lander, Wyoming went home to be with the Lord, after a long illness, on December 4, 2023 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Pat, daughter of Frederick and Evelyn (Schaub) Walter, was born in Suttons Bay, Michigan on June 9, 1937, into a large family of 10 siblings. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

Billie “Dean” DeLong

Billie “Dean” DeLong

Billie “Dean” DeLong of Traverse City, MI passed away on November 3, 2023 at the age of 98. He was born in Wren, Ohio to Sarah Isabelle (Conkle) and Clyde Cleo DeLong on March 6, 1925. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

Sue and Kevin Burns are celebrating Baabaazuzu’s 30th year in business. Courtesy photo

Baabaazuzu marks 30 years

Owners Sue and Ken Burns established a name as the original markers of upcycled wool sweater accessories from their workshop at 1006 S. Sawmill Rd., Lake Leelanau. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

Matcha Maple and Blueberry Cinnamon Waffles are some of the small and tasty bites offered at Hive Coffee Co. in Suttons Bay.

Hive Coffee Company opens in Suttons Bay

Suttons Bay's newest spot for craft espresso and small bites, Hive Coffee Co., hosted its softopening just last month and have been busy meeting customers and other business owners in the area ever since. Now situated where Mundos Coffee used to be, Hive owners and Lake Leelanau residents, Landon and Nicole McDaid, couldn’t be more excited and grateful to start their business journey in a supportive community like Suttons Bay. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

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