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Effie Ranger, foreground, and Christine Talgo clipping and packing cherries in 16 quart crates at the Julius Brace orchard in 1915. Courtesy photo
Leelanau Twp. growers lead the county in cherry production
The following is an excerpt from “A History of Leelanau Township,” published by the Leelanau Township Historical Writers Group. In 1853 on Nov. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Lake Leelanau St. Mary seventh grader Everly West placed second at the Cherry Festival Cherries Got Talent. Everly submitted a video audition clip to the National Cherry Festival’s talent committee. She received a call back to compete on Friday, July 5 as one of the nine finalists chosen....
Lake Leelanau St. Mary seventh grader Everly West placed second at the Cherry Festival Cherries Got Talent
Lake Leelanau St. Mary seventh grader Everly West placed second at the Cherry Festival Cherries Got Talent. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Kids meet artists at OAB
Kids meet artists at OAB
Saturday, July 20 children will meet and work at the Old Art Building with some of Leelanau County’s most remarkable artists. The program, sponsored by St. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Loaves/Fish fundraiser set
Loaves/Fish fundraiser set
5Loaves2Fish northern Michigan has announced the date for their “Big Change Equals Big Change” event set for next month at Bel Lago’s North Farm in Suttons Bay Township. The event, slated for Tuesday, August 13 at 6 p.m., will include the return of musical maestros Geno & the Big Change Band. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Author to visit at Holy Rosary
Author to visit at Holy Rosary
Ruth Ann (Fleis) Smith, Suttons Bay, author of Faith, Family & Music, will have books available for purchase and personal autographs from noon until 2 p.m. at Holy Rosary’s Annual Chicken Dinner and Festival, on Sunday, July 28. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
4 local students lauded at K-zoo
4 local students lauded at K-zoo
Four Leelanau County students earned a spot on the dean’s list at Kalamazoo College during the spring 2024 academic term. They are Alison Hankins and Jay Wholihan of Suttons Bay; Amelie Sack, Glen Arbor and Ruby Hogan of Cedar.. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Northway owner Jeff Plamondon says the idea of rebranding took 10 years. He made it happen this year at Northway’s Lake Leelanau and Suttons bay locations. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Same spots, new names
When traveling through Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau, the gas stations look different than they once were. Formerly BP, now independent Northway Convenience Stores. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Munson Healthcare provided this photo of one of their newest volunteers at the Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City, Willie Worm. Worm started volunteering in February, shortly after his wife passed away from cancer. When asked what he liked most about volunteering at Munson, he sa...
Volunteers valuable asset to Munson
Although Munson Medical Center is located past county lines in the neighboring Grand Traverse County, its robust volunteer program attracts many Leelanau County residents who are eager to help patients and their friends and families. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
15 Northport Youth Sailing School counselors are pictured together in 2023. This year, the program has three full time sailing instructors, 17 youth counselors, and numerous volunteers and family members that help to make classes a success for all to enjoy. Photo courtesy of Glenn VanOtter...
Sailing School celebrates 16th season
The Northport Sailing School is on track to having another record year in terms of student numbers, with approximately 176 kids filling 207 class spots this summer. The school has been operating for the last 16 years in the village of Northport and functions with the help of the board of directors and several different committees. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Docents help interpret the flora, fauna and geological features of Leelanau Conservancy. Courtesy photo
Docents educate outdoor lovers
The Leelanau Conservancy’s role of protecting the natural land and water features of Leelanau County couldn’t be done without the role of docents, volunteers who traverse the terrain and lead groups to educate them. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Dock hands keep Leelanau marinas and harbors going at the busiest time of the year — summer. Enterprise photo by Everett Howell
Dock hands play critical role
Dock hands are necessary to the smooth sailing for the marinas and harbors of the county. “They range from the age 15 to 22,” Leland Harbormaster Jeremy Anderson said. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM
Vinni Ciricola, right, a student intern from Eastern Michigan University, learns medical response skills from Leland Township Fire & Rescue Lieutenant Chris Schelling at the Lake Leelanau station. Ciricola is interning with the department over the summer to fulfill course requirements...
Leland Fire intern getting valuable experience
Summer internships are relatively common these days. More than 60% of college students who graduated last year completed an internship, according to a National Association of Colleges and Employers survey cited by the Washington Post. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

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