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Marcia A. Barnhart
Marcia A. Barnhart
1935 ~ 2024 Marcia Ann Barnhart (Bulliss), age 88, of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Marcia was born in Grand Rapids, MI on May 11, 1935, the daughter of George and Velma (Link) Bulliss. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Task force meets not posted in error
Task force meets not posted in error
The Leelanau Energy Futures Task Force — a 14-member committee of engaged county residents and some elected officials — was the subject of a citizen complaint filed at the county prosecutor’s office. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Suttons Bay Public School senior and head female dancer Keeley TwoCrow is pictured at the district’s annual graduation powwow on Saturday. More tribal news on pages 7-9. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Suttons Bay Public School
Suttons Bay Public School senior and head female dancer Keeley TwoCrow is pictured at the district’s annual graduation powwow on Saturday. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Suttons Bay voters OK bond request
Suttons Bay voters OK bond request
Voters in the Suttons Bay School District supported a $18.3 million bond proposal by a 55-45% margin Tuesday. “We are grateful to the voters of our district for supporting this bond proposal that will positively impact every student and family in our district,” Superintendent Casey Petz said. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Heritage Trail ‘Segment 9’ discussions
Heritage Trail ‘Segment 9’ discussions
The debate of the final 4.2-mile “Segment 9” of the Heritage within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SBDNL) continues as opposition questions the impact on the environment and cost of the major project that is slated for 2025. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
Familar faces among candidates
Familar faces among candidates
The commissioners from Leelanau County’s first three districts have opted not to run for reelection this year, leaving their seats open to both new and old faces. The Enterprise is reaching out to these candidates for comments, starting with people who have previously served in the government center and now are seeking to reenter local politics after being away for some time. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM
By Tim Skubick
Freshman legislator ruffling feathers
Imagine you are on a new job for three months when the boss calls you in strongly suggesting that you need to perform a certain function which is against everything you stand for. As they say on the TV broadcast, “What would you do?” Say hello to Dylan Wegela. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM
Yes to Parenting Communities
Yes to Parenting Communities
To the editor: Parenting Communities of Leelanau County (PCLC) support new parents who are often far removed from their own families. Without help, inevitable parenting challenges can raise fears of inadequacy. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM
Elements of democracy
Elements of democracy
To the editor: Democracy is a topic of much discussion in our daily conversations, one result of our political turmoil. Withmanyamong us sharing thoughts on the importance of and elements of democracy, it’s fitting for the Smithsonian (April/May 2024) to reveal the connection of and importance of the library to colonial education and ultimately to the support and understanding of democracy. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM
“Dance Leelanau” students are pictured on Saturday performing at their annual “Sway into Spring” show at the Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay. Photo courtesy of Shannon Scott Photography
“Dance Leelanau”
“Dance Leelanau” students are pictured on Saturday performing at their annual “Sway into Spring” show at the Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM
RE/MAX balloon program coming to Northport school
RE/MAX balloon program coming to Northport school
Students at Northport Public School this Friday will have the unique chance to learn about the science behind a hot air balloon and how it works. Through the RE/MAX of Michigan school balloon program, a balloon pilot visits schools like Northport to share either an indoor or outdoor science presentation, along with an outdoor inflation demonstration. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM
Cemeteries subject of virtual event
Cemeteries subject of virtual event
The Leelanau Historical Society will present a virtual program, Thursday, May 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. Thomas Henthorn, the Wyatt Professor of Public History and director of preservation studies minor at the University of Michigan-Flint. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM

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