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Ellie Johnson, conservation district forester, is pictured presenting educational programs to Leland fifth graders in October during the organization’s annual field day at Veronica Valley Park. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Leelanau Conservation District to host winter webinar series
People can learn about nature and the conservation efforts being made in the region from the comfort of their own homes this winter thanks to a webinar series free and open to the public. Leelanau Conservation District announced its 2024 lineup of speakers just last week for its upcoming winter webinar series scheduled for select Tuesday evenings in January and February. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Improvements planned for Co. Rd. 626
Improvements planned for Co. Rd. 626
A major road spanning across the northern part of the Leelanau Peninsula is next up for reconstruction this summer. The county Road Commission granted approval Dec. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
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12:52 p.m. — Solon Township — Last night, caller noticed money was missing. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Areas of dense fog were observed in Leelanau County, like pictured here on Bugai Road, and much of northern lower Michigan on Tuesday. The U.S. National Weather Service Gaylord announced a dense fog advisory in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday, advising drivers to take proper precautions whil...
Areas of dense fog were observed in Leelanau County
Areas of dense fog were observed in Leelanau County, like pictured here on Bugai Road, and much of northern lower Michigan on Tuesday. The U.S. National Weather Service Gaylord announced a dense fog advisory in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday, advising drivers to take proper precautions while out on the road. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
A surfer ascended to Northport to catch some waves last week during high winds as local residence enjoy the show. Courtesy photo by Ruth Barry
Empire Village explores office space
The village of Empire has begun identifying potential locations to complete site plans on up to three potential locations for a new “village office and community space.” The Village of Empire has known the need of a new village office, but things have been heating up since last March. Currently, the village office is located in a building adjacent the Empire Township hall. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Deer harvest down nearly 11% from ‘22
Deer harvest down nearly 11% from ‘22
The deer harvest appears headed for an off year in Leelanau County and the state, with the worst outcome coming from the Upper Peninsula. According to figures provided since the MDNR instituted a mandatory deer-kill reporting program in 2022, the harvest is down nearly 11% in Leelanau County from a year ago with only a few days left in deer seasons that run from September through December. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
A warm colored sunset over Lake Leelanau is seen at Bingham Boat Launch on the evening of the winter solstice last Thursday. The celebration of the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the longest night in the hemisphere. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
A warm colored sunset over Lake Leelanau
A warm colored sunset over Lake Leelanau is seen at Bingham Boat Launch on the evening of the winter solstice last Thursday. The celebration of the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the longest night in the hemisphere. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Researchers develop tool to fight lamprey
Researchers develop tool to fight lamprey
A recently discovered chemical compound that makes it diffi cult for invasive sea lamprey to find their breeding grounds may be a new tool for controlling a parasite that threatens Great Lakes fish. Anne Scott, an assistant professor of fisheries and wildlife at Michigan State University, and her research team are creating a new method of sea lamprey control using a newly discovered chemical compound, petromyzonol tetrasolfate — also known as 3sPZS. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Pete Moon, harbormaster at the Elmwood Township Marina, stands on the docks on the West Arm Grand Traverse Bay in Elmwood. Courtesy photo
Moon suffers heart attack, returns to Elmwood marina
Elmwood Township’s harbormaster, Pete Moon, is settling down after a busy season, both personally and professionally. He kept up with his duties this summer despite heart attacks putting him in the hospital on two separate occasions. The first one occurred just before the 2023 Cherry Festival in June, as Moon began experiencing chest pain near the end of the day. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Sisters Whitney Trump, left, and Ashley Brizard used to sit on Santa’s lap at the Omena fire hall when they were growing up. This year, they were there with their parents, Bob and Kori Wheeler, and three generations of the Wheeler family. Photo courtesy of Kori Wheeler
Generations welcome Santa in Omena
Santa was in Omena on Christmas Eve and it was a wonderful, multi-generational affair. Over 30 adults and almost 20 children awaited Santa’s arrival on the fire truck. There were five families with three generations at the gathering. Two families, the Wheelers and the DelaFuentes, tied for most attendees this year, with twelve each. They both had seven adults and five children with them. Martha DelaFuente was there with her daughters and sons-in-law and all five of her grandchildren. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
‘Wintercake’ at library
‘Wintercake’ at library
The Suttons Bay Bingham District LIbrary will host a special family story program on Tuesday, January 2 at 10:30 am. The program will feature “Wintercake,” a resplendent picture book by local author and illustrator, Lynne Ray Perkins. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
LWV of Leelanau County to host blood drive Jan. 4
LWV of Leelanau County to host blood drive Jan. 4
Versiti and the League of Women Voters of Leelanau County will host a blood drive next week. Versiti will be in the community room of the county government building from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Jan. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

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