5 YEARS AGO December 27, 2018
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. *** A virus found a home in the county computer system about two weeks ago, resulting in fake emails requesting money being sent from at least one address of a local official that residents trust.
The virus caused other problems, too, including a disruption to some services provided to constituents. County officials responded as quickly as possible, and as of yesterday morning the system was back to full strength, according to county
10 YEARS AGO December 26, 2013
There’s a new deputy in town with soft brown eyes, silver sable coloring and a silky coat.
And he’s winning hearts. Nico, a 2-year-old German shepherd, is the latest addition to the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office. *** The owners of a half dozen historic Leelanau County barns used commercially as wedding and reception venues have received violation notices from the Leelanau County Construction Code Authority.
They may need to invest tens of thousands of dollars to upgrade their barns, or go out of business.
25 YEARS AGO December 24, 1998
Well it’s about time.
And right on time, too. Winter arrived Sunday night and Monday, the first official day of the season, and showed a promise to stick around in Leelanau County for a while. *** Spending by the county Road Commission are projected to decrease, according to a 1999 budget adopted Tuesday.
But expenditures in some key areas will increase in the coming year.
50 YEARS AGO December 20, 1973
Vojin Baic, recreational director for the city of Traverse City, will serve as director of the third annual Christmas Holiday Cross Country Ski Safari to be help on Thursday, Dec. 27 starting at 10 am sponsored by Anderson’s Village Store in Northport. *** With proper care your Christmas poinsettias will retain their flowers for several months, says William Carlson, Michigan State University horticulturist.
Place your poinsettia near a sunny window or other well lighted area but do not let any part of the plant touch the cold window panes.
75 YEARS AGO December 23, 1948
Another small business in the area expands this weeks with the announcement of Mark T. Osbun that his small factory at Glen Lake Narrows will employ from five to ten men all winter. *** Julius Bourdo, president of the Northport Chamber of Commerce, said today that considerable interest has been aroused there over the prospect of a Centennial celebration for this summer and that the matter will be brought up for discussion when the Chamber meets again the first Wednesday in January.
100 YEARS AGO December 27, 1923
Mr. Pederson, of Chicago, has purchased the store building’s in this village formerly owned by Germain Cordes. *** Mr. and Mrs. J. Prause spent Xmas with relatives at Traverse City. *** Mr. and Mrs. Carson Warner entertained guests for Christmas dinner.
