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Weather good for travelers
Weather good for travelers
The Thompson house was full of Christmas cheer and joy. The “out of town” girls were here for a short time and at the mercy of the airlines. But unfortunately not all the out of town kids and relatives were here. But trust me, they were here in everyone’s thoughts and missed. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
The NAA hosts various art programs, including a Monday night Figure Drawing Studio session at the Village Arts Building. There is no instruction, just a host to guide the proceedings. Artists are invited to attend as often as they like. Photos courtesy of Linda Gits
NAA looks to hire executive director
The Northport Arts Association (NAA) is looking for an executive director to lead its growing organization, programs, and events starting next year. NAA announced it was accepting candidate applications for the full-time position on December 17, but Linda Gits, NAA treasurer, said it’s been in their annual report plans since last year to eventually hire a director by 2024 to provide effective and creative leadership moving forward. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Leland seniors Olive Ryder (center-left) and Fiona Moord (center-right) are joined by their Comet teammates as they committed to play volleyball at the collegiate level. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Comets commit:
Every high school coaches’ hope is to instill a love of the game of volleyball, according to Leland coach Laurie Glass. “Whether it’s informally playing in your backyard, later in life, joining a co-ed team, doing beach volleyball or playing at the collegiate level (the hope) is just continuing that love of the game and keeping it in your life,” Glass said. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Glen Lake earned the school’s first girls’ basketball state championship in 40 years. Enterprise file photo
Top-5 sports stories of 2023
In a year of thrilling sports stories we celebrate local athletic stories that reached above and beyond the call of excellence throughout 2023. 1. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Gary Galla is returning to the softball diamond to coach for Suttons Bay after spending nearly 30 years coaching at Glen Lake before retiring last year. Enterprise file photos
Galla to coach at S-B
It took less than a year for longtime Glen Lake softball coach Gary Galla to return to the softball diamond after retiring last year. This time Galla will be representing the red and white of Suttons Bay as he takes over coaching duties for the Norse. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
The Webelos Den of Pack 131 with the two stacks of food they collected for the Leelanau Christian Neighbors Food Pantry. One stack measured 46 inches high, the other stack measured 38 inches high.Webelos Scouts who participated were Wamigo Winchester in front and from left Beau Underhill,...
Cubs collect 5 bushels of food
The Cub Scouts of Pack 131 held another successful food drive to collect donations for the Leelanau Christian Neighbors Food Pantry. “This is an annual opportunity to be of service to our community “ said Cub Master Lynn Bakker. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Captain Jerry Vanlandschoot of Munising and Adam Kilway dip whitefish from a trap net aboard Joy in 2010. Meggen Watt Petersen Photos
Fishtown’s Brotherhood of the Lake
Editor’s note: The following story was reprinted with permission from Okemos author Laurie Kay Sommers and the Fishtown Preservation Society. It was taken from chapter 8 of Sommers’ book “Fishtown: Leland, Michigan’s Historic Fishery.” The chapter is about the Brotherhood of the Lake. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
LEELANAU HISTORY
LEELANAU HISTORY
New Year’s Eve appears to be making a comeback in Leelanau County. Many area businesses have substantial plans for the occasion this year, reviving the pastime when going out on New Year’s Eve was a big deal. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
Live Nativity in Lake Leelanau
Live Nativity in Lake Leelanau
The birth of Christ is a beautiful, unifying moment in the history of Christianity. The humble beginning of Jesus’ birth is a story that touches our hearts. Celebrate a reflective moment after Jesus’ birth and bring peace and joy to our community that extends well after Christmas Day. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
A LOOK BACK INTO 2023
A LOOK BACK INTO 2023
JANUARY 5, 2023 The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners reelected District 4 commissioner Ty Wessell as its chairman at an organizational session on Jan. 3. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
The village of Northport will ring in 2024 with its iconic “anchor” drop at the Northport Inn right in the heart of downtown. The annual beloved tradition garners interest from both locals and visitors alike, and the anchor drop, which switched from the usual “ball” (pictured here) last ye...
NYE celebrations to kick off 2024
If you’re looking for something to do on New Year’s eve to ring in 2024, towns and local businesses in Leelanau County have a number of specials and celebrations perfect for just yourself or the entire family. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM
County HR head resigns
County HR head resigns
The Leelanau County government is taking a blow as another department head recently confirmed to the newspaper that they submitted their letter of resignation. This time around, it was human resources (HR) director Darcy Weaver, who will be leaving on Jan. 5, 2024. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

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