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Jeff LaCross, a Vietnam veteran who grew up in Lake Leelanau, was the keynote speaker at the county Memorial Day ceremony Monday. Courtesy photo
More than 300 attend Memorial Day ceremony
First the programs ran out. Then all the parking spaces filled. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
Raises sought in Bingham Twp.
Raises sought in Bingham Twp.
The Bingham Township Board passed resolutions setting the salaries for the township supervisor, treasurer, clerk, and two trustees at their May 20 regular meeting, pending approval by audience vote at their annual meeting next month. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
TwoCrow wins MI Lotto 2024 Educator of the Year Award
TwoCrow wins MI Lotto 2024 Educator of the Year Award
Samantha TwoCrow, Suttons Bay Public School Indigenous Education Director, is the winner of the 2024 Educator of the Year award from the Michigan Lottery’s Excellence in Education program. In addition to her award, TwoCrow was presented with a $10,000 cash prize this month during a school ceremony. 05/29/2024 05:59 PM
Personnel from Leelanau Township Fire Department were honored with CPR Save Award pins at Leelanau Township’s board last Tuesday for their actions in saving an unresponsive patient in April. The patient was able to walk out of the hospital following the fire department’s fast actions and c...
Leelanau Township Fire Department personnel honored
05/23/2024 09:28 AM
Former supervisor sues Elmwood Twp. Bd.
Former supervisor sues Elmwood Twp. Bd.
Former Elmwood Township Supervisor Jack Kelly filed a complaint at the 13th Circuit Court on May 10. Kelly alleges the Elmwood Township Board violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act (OMA) at their February regular meeting, where they rescinded their directions to create a zoning district prohibiting short term rentals (STRs) after speaking with their attorney in closed session. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians held its swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected tribal council members at the Leelanau Sands Showroom in Peshawbestown on Friday. Pictured from left to right: Anna Miller, Donna Swallows, Angelina Raphael, Sandra Witherspoon, Brian...
GTB chairwoman, council take oath of office
With the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) 2024 general election results officially wrapped up and certified, the tribe welcomed its new chairwoman, Sandra Witherspoon, at its swearing-in ceremony on Friday at the Leelanau Sands Showroom in Peshawbestown. Tribal council members Angelina Raphael, Anna Miller, and incumbent Donna Swallows also took the oath of office, and will serve alongside fellow council members Brian Napont, Tina Frakenberger, and Jane Rohl. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Scout Troop 131 Suttons Bay have placed flags on the graves of veterans throughout the county. Pictured, from left are Pearla Underhill and Arianna Herman. The Scouts will also be participating in the Memorial Day service at Northport Cemetery. Photo courtesy of Lynn Bakker
Scout Troop 131 Suttons Bay
Scout Troop 131 Suttons Bay have placed flags on the graves of veterans throughout the county. Pictured, from left are Pearla Underhill and Arianna Herman. The Scouts will also be participating in the Memorial Day service at Northport Cemetery. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Commissioners to review energy survey application
Commissioners to review energy survey application
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved 6-1 a request by the county’s Energy Futures Task Force to write a Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) grant that could provide up to $100,000 for a “county-wide energy survey.” 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
County geared up for great summer
County geared up for great summer
Get the barbecues fired-up, grab some sunscreen and bug spray, and prepare for the busy season as Memorial Day weekend approaches. Visitors are filling up their gas tanks and traveling up to their Pure Leelanau getaway. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Road work underway
Road work underway
County Road 614 will soon be completely closed between Alpine Road and Weisler Drive as crews carry out planned culvert work and a road reconstruction of Gallivan Road northeast of Solon Township. According to a press release from the Leelanau County Road Commission, construction will start May 28, weather permitting. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Bleeding Heart are spring-blooming flowers that like shade. Photo by Mike Haynes
Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart are spring-blooming flowers that like shade. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM
Npt. Women’s Club to meet
Npt. Women’s Club to meet
The June 4 meeting of the Northport Women’s Club will be held at the Trinity Community Room at 1 p.m. The guest speaker, Christine Eggert, the 2023 recipient of the NPWC 2023 Scholarship, will speak on, “My First Year taking Sign Language at Madonna College.” Guests are welcome to attend the program and enjoy the snacks by calling either Jacquie Johnson 231-432-0771 or Marcia DeBoer 734-5469955. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

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