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The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SBDNL) float, pictured here in 2023, is a returning participant in the Stan Brubaker Fourth of July Parade in Glen Arbor. The SBDNL staff brings out their park themed float as well as their noticeable Bear Force One van, which serves as a mobile...
Parade float makers ready for the 4th
Fourth of July parade floats are often one of the most exciting parts of attending any event. At parades in Leelanau County this year, while there are sure to be new floats and cars decorated creatively, people can expect many participants and their entries in the lineup to look familiar. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
Glen Arbor prepped for big holiday
Glen Arbor prepped for big holiday
Well folks let’s get right to it, the Fourth of July week is a biggie as always in Glen Arbor, the annual parade is open to anyone who wants to celebrate the founding of our great country. Meet at Glen Haven Thursday morning early at 10:30 a.m. If you want to walk starts at the Christian Science Church in Glen Arbor. Candy will be thrown, so it’s up to the parents to keep the kids in check and let the people sweeping candy to the side to keep them safe. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
Mandy DePuy of Maple City returned to the National Cherry Festival returned as the communications and marketing director. Courtesy photo
DePuy back at the Cherry Fest
Maple City’s Mandy DePuy is back with the National Cherry Festival after leaving the prestigious festival in 2015. DePuy started in 1992 and after 22 years of service she stepped back because of health concerns. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
Leland’s Fourth of July parade welcomes children who bring their own vehicle or ride their decorated bikes. Enterprise file photo
Committee helps coordinate, celebrate Leland parade
The Leland Fourth of July parade is set to be held on Wednesday, July 4 at 3 p.m. once again, with much of the organizing in part thanks to a committee that works together to coordinate the celebratory event every year. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
Judy Egeler and her late husband, Cliff, are pictured on July 4, 1998 when they were crowned queen and king at the Leland Fourth of July parade. Courtesy photo
Longtime 4th of July parade-goers take delight in festivities
While hundreds of people are anticipated to show up at local Fourth of July parades set throughout Leelanau County this week, many longtime attendees are also ready to get out there to celebrate the festivities once again. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
Leelanau ready to celebrate the 4th
Leelanau ready to celebrate the 4th
Leelanau will be all red, white and blue Thursday and into the weekend as we celebrate the 248th anniversary of the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Orchard tours have been held all week at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center and will conclude Friday, from 10 a.m. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
KRAMER
District 1 commissioner, Kramer, resigns
Leelanau County’s District 1 Commissioner Jamie Kramer announced her resignation from her position Saturday, effective in about 30 days. Kramer’s district is the most populated one in the county, as it includes Elmwood Township and a portion of the City of Traverse City. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard and Park Service staff have been busy with two boat mishaps on Lake Michigan Friday and Saturday. Two fishermen were rescued Friday after their boat went down off Frankfort. This boat washed up on Sleeping Bear Point. The body of a downstate man whose kayak turned over...
Missing kayaker body found
A fun visit up north ended tragically Saturday for a downstate couple. The National Park Service, U.S. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
The Blue Angels soared over Leelanau County on Saturday and Sunday during the National Cherry Festival. Thousands of people gather along the shores of Grellickville up to Suttons Bay to watch the thrilling show. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
The Blue Angels
The Blue Angels soared over Leelanau County on Saturday and Sunday during the National Cherry Festival. Thousands of people gather along the shores of Grellickville up to Suttons Bay to watch the thrilling show. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
It was standing room only Friday night for a special meeting of the Solon Township Board. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Polka Fest a ‘go’ after crowded meeting
It was standing room only at the Solon Township Hall in Cedar Friday night as the community gathered to battle over a fee that jeopardized the Cedar Polka Festival, scheduled for Aug. 22-25. 07/02/2024 05:21 PM
Drowning in Glen Arbor
Drowning in Glen Arbor
07/01/2024 05:06 PM
Cherry organizations merge
Cherry organizations merge
Cherries will soon have a new salesperson. And they may have a new spokesperson. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM

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