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LEELANAU HISTORY
LEELANAU HISTORY
A plea agreement has been reached in the Angela Rose Schocko case. In 13th Circuit Court Tuesday, Schocko pleaded guilty to one count each of delivery of a controlled substance (Soboxone) and tampering with evidence— both felonies. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
M.H. Stewart, a small steamer, was sighted many times in the Manitou Passage. Photo courtesy of Leelanau Historical Museum
Surfman remembers favorite fish boat/tug in island passage
The following stories are taken with permission from the book, “The South Manitou Story” by Gerald E. Crowner, who was a surfman at the island Coast Guard station from 1926-28. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
One historical marker was installed in the fall of 2023 at Brown Bridge Quiet Area in Grand Traverse County. The Brown Bridge “test case” confi rmed that Nuart, the project sign fabricator, installation process works well. The Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabe History Project mission is to eleva...
Anishinaabe historical marker location set
Specific locations for two new historical and cultural markers conveying Anishinaabe histories and teachings were approved to be installed in late May or June by Leelanau Township at its regular board meeting this month. One of the markers will appear at Peterson Park, and the other would be located at the Omena lakeside park. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Courtesy photo
Crane count April 13
The International Crane Foundation and 1,800 volunteers have slated the annual Midwest Crane Count, Saturday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. The survey takes place in more than 150 counties in seven states including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and Minnesota. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
LEWIS
Lewis tapped as interim admin.
Leelanau County’s current administrator, Deb Allen, is set to set down in about two weeks on April 12, leaving the county without its most important nonelected official until a new administrator/ chief financial officer (CFO) is hired. In the intervening period, former Traverse City Mayor Richard Lewis will serve as interim administrator for Leelanau County. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
No money for Leland fireworks
No money for Leland fireworks
Mary Kuntz loves the 4th of July and all the fun that comes with Independence Day. However, one of these activities is in jeopardy. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
WNEK
Enterprise has new publisher
Michael Wnek has been named the new publisher of the Leelanau Enterprise. Wnek, whose work history includes print and digital media, will take over for publisher John Elchert, who for the past year has been playing a dual role as Enterprise publisher and chief operating officer of the Enterprise parent group, Blackbird. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Michelle Shackelford, owner of Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers in Cedar, is ramping up for a busy spring, summer, and fall as she begins to harvest flowers from early May until Christmas. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Michelle Shackelford
Michelle Shackelford, owner of Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers in Cedar, is ramping up for a busy spring, summer, and fall as she begins to harvest fl owers from early May until Christmas. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
New location for island docks
New location for island docks
It’s location, location for docks on the Manitou islands. Or to be more accurate, new location and new location. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
By Tim Skubick
Voter ignorance vs. electorate enlightenment
When candidates, campaign managers and political consultants say their prayers at night they most likely ask that Michigan voters continue to be ignorant. That’s because an illinformed citizen is easy to exploit for political gain. Or to put it another way, it is infinitely easier to pull the wool over the eyes of a voter who is too lazy to do their homework on a candidate for this office or that. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM
Millage renewal important
Millage renewal important
To the editor: In August a very vital and important millage renewal will be on the ballot. Continuing support for the Early Childhood millage will allow our Health Department and Parenting Communities the continuity to continue supporting our young families and children. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM
Orange barge, crane
Orange barge, crane
To the editor: The orange barge and crane have been a ubiquitous site the past few years in Grand Traverse Bay. The barge spent a year or so sunk in Greilickville, then was moored for a while without permission in Peshawbestown, later again sunk off of Paradesia Point near Northport. 03/20/2024 05:09 PM

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