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More than 100 voters have participated in early voting this week at the county government center. Enterprise photo by Zachary Marano
Early voting going smoothly
Voting for next week’s presidential primary election appears to be going smoothly locally and statewide. For the first time since the passage of a new voting rights act in 2022, Michigan residents have the opportunity to cast their vote early and in person for nine consecutive days before the presidential primary election day, which began Saturday and continue through Sunday, Feb. 02/21/2024 04:57 PM
Leelanau Township board of trustees unanimously voted to support the Woolsey Memorial Airport Restoration project with a maximum of $100,000 to be taken out of existing facility funds. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Township approves $100k for Woolsey Airport restoration
The Leelanau Township board of trustees unanimously voted to support the Woolsey Memorial Airport Restoration project Tuesday with a maximum of $100,000 to be taken out of existing facility funds. Township Supervisor Mike McMillan said at this week’s regular board meeting that discussion of the airport’s urgent needs and current state goes back more than four years, noting how previous board trustees invested funds for an architecture firm to assess the building to find a way forward. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Board members get finance training
Board members get finance training
The Leelanau County board heard a presentation from John Amrhein, a governance educator with Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, on county finance structure at a committee of the whole session on Jan. 24. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Leelanau discusses marijuana dispensaries
Leelanau discusses marijuana dispensaries
If having only one marijuana dispensary in Leelanau County bothers you, lobby your township or village to allow more. Conversely, if you believe attracting dispensaries would cause more substance abuse problems than they’re worth, stay on guard against a change. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Leelanau party in BATA lawsuit
Leelanau party in BATA lawsuit
The Leelanau County Board met twice in special session between the January regular session and February executive board meetings, on Jan. 31 and Feb. 8, to act on a handful of items that couldn’t wait until later this month. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Elmwood rescinds STR directive
Elmwood rescinds STR directive
Following an extended closed session with township attorney Bryan Graham, the Elmwood Township Board voted Monday to rescind a December motion directing the planning commission to remove short-term rentals (STRs) from Greilickville neighborhoods “using an overlay district or amendment to the zoning ordinances” at their Monday meeting. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
MYER
New planning head recommended
The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners recommended Interim Planning Director Gail Myer for promotion to planning director at their executive session Tuesday. Myer has big shoes to fill as her predecessor, Trudy Galla, had served the county for 35 years when she announced her retirement in November. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
St. Mary School third, fourth and fifth graders are shown petting Belgian work horses during a recent trip to Double Oak Farm in Suttons Bay last month. The outing was hosted by Jeremy and Anne Grant. Courtesy photo
Fleis scholarship applications sought
The Ed & Irene Fleis Education Fund is accepting applications for 75 scholarships for students in Leelanau County or with Leelanau lineage. Students may apply online for one of the $1,200 scholarships through April 30. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Bluegrass benefit set
Bluegrass benefit set
A bluegrass benefit concert will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
Duncan lauded
Duncan lauded
Brigette Duncan a 2023 Leland Public School graduate was named to the dean’s list at the University of Ilinois, Urbana-Champain. She is a student in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES).. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
S-B to raise senior trip funds
S-B to raise senior trip funds
The 2024 graduating class at Suttons Bay Public School are set to move forward with their upcoming overnight senior class trip to Mackinac Island from May 20-22 after the board of education approved a request on Monday night. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM
A day at the beach with her children inspired Brittany Darga to write a book about Petoskey stones. She is pictured here with daughters Abigail, 8, and twins, Morgan and Anna, 5. Courtesy photo
Mom of 3 pens children’s book on Petoskey stones
There’s a new children’s book hitting the shelves as “If a Petoskey Could Talk” written by Brittany Darga and illustrated by Jennifer Franzoni will be for sale at the end of May at local bookstores and online. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM

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