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Real estate transfers recorded in county
Real estate transfers recorded in county
August 27, 2024 Terry W. Welker to Gina Babyak, Lot 2, Section 3 in Solon Township. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Marriages performed
Marriages performed
Andrew N. Pages and Emma H. Devries, August 17 in Glen Arbor Township Stephanie T. Sawyer and Daniel J. Leathery, August 24 in Leelanau Township Sarah E. Crampton and Justin M. Sams, August 24 in Torch Lake Township Shelby T. Moody and Donovan E. Havens, August 24 in Elmwood Township Nathan E. Schuster and Brooke E. Poppe, August 24 in Leland Township Rachel M. Schaub and Cameron G. Quinn, August 24 in Leelanau Township Michael L. Goodell and Renee N. Dupont, August 24 in Centerville Township Brent J Petrosky and Marissa M. Chase, August 24 in Marion Township Jeffrey N. Holappa and Catherine Q. Anthes, August 24 in Leelanau Township Molly M. Tompkins and Andrew P. Fluegge, August 30 in Suttons Bay Township Dante R. Barone and Rebecca A. Maartens, August 30 in Suttons Bay Township Bethany K. Cunningham and Brandon T. Sauerman, August 31 in Mayfield Township 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Summary of Building Safety Permit
Summary of Building Safety Permit
Value of Permits during last week: $1,259,640 Total Value of Permits through September 5, 2024: $49,663,581 Total value of permits as of September 7, 2023: $39,311,087 Total value of permits as of September 8, 2022: $41,600,902 Total value of permits as of September 6, 2019: $35,733,393 No. of Permits for August 30, 2024 to September 5, 2024: 7 Total number of permits for 2024: 422 Total No of permits as of September 7, 2023: 339 Total No of permits as of September 8, 2022: 332 Total No of permits as of September 6, 2019: 334 No. of 2024 new housing permits through September 5, 2024: 106 No. of 2023 new housing permits through September 7, 2023: 100 Total value of new housing permits for 2024: $27,638,800 Total value of new housing permits for 2023: $24,020,095 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Soil-erosion permits
Soil-erosion permits
Bingham Township James Redmond (Fall Line Custom Homes/Tim Rooks) Excavate foundation for a shed at 12470 E. Hendryx Drive ($150). 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
86th Distric Court
86th Distric Court
Jon W. Robinson, 4607 Manitou Dr., Okemos— Sentenced after pleading guilty to assault/assault or battery; ordered to consume or be in possession of alcohol, illegal drugs, non-prescription drugs; not to enter bars or casinos; may not reside where firearms, weapons, alcohol and illegal drugs are present; obtain a substance abuse evaluation and follow all recommendations; attend MENS meeting with no unexcused absences; no contact with victim; $1,025 fines and costs; restitution open for 30 days; one year probation. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Blotter
Blotter
9:07 a.m. — Leland Township — Credit card fraud. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
New hires join finance department
New hires join finance department
It’s been a rocky start for Leelanau County’s finance department, but the county Board of Commissioners is working to set up the department as a separate, self-sufficient entity. This includes hiring staff as well as upgrading systems and software, which the previous finance director said date back to the 1990s. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Empire candidates featured in forum
Empire candidates featured in forum
The Village of Empire hosted a candidates night at Johnson Park Pavilion Tuesday. All candidates running for the village council election in November were asked to provide an opening statement along with answers to the same questions throughout the two-hour event. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
History group wins award
History group wins award
The Leelanau Historical Society has won the State History Award in the media category for their documentary film “Lake Leelanau, Spirit of the Lake.” This award, given by the Historical Society of Michigan, recognizes outstanding achievements in the appreciation and understanding of Michigan history. “We are very honored to be recognized for our hard work on this amazing film,” said Kim Kelderhouse, executive director of the Leelanau Historical Society. 09/12/2024 06:28 AM
Motorcycle track shut down
Motorcycle track shut down
The Enduro Motorcycle saga that gripped the community of Kasson Township is over. At least for now. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM
Zywicki injured in accident
Zywicki injured in accident
Local legend Richard Zywicki, owner of Cedar Hardware, is fighting for his life after a golf cart accident in Cleveland Township. Zywicki is currently facing an incredibly challenging situation following a golf cart accident at his home where he was pinned underneath, according to Leelanau County Sheriff Department. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM
Nearly a hundred bridge walkers descended across the narrows bridge of Lake Leelanau to celebrate Labor Day. The walkers started at Pedaling Beans before walking across the bridge to Boathouse Vineyards for an exhilarating duck race on Monday. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Nearly a hundred bridge walkers descended across the narrows bridge of Lake Leelanau to celebrate Labor Day
Nearly a hundred bridge walkers descended across the narrows bridge of Lake Leelanau to celebrate Labor Day. The walkers started at Pedaling Beans before walking across the bridge to Boathouse Vineyards for an exhilarating duck race on Monday. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

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