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Dark Sky Week ends in darkness of solar eclipse
Dark Sky Week ends in darkness of solar eclipse
In 2024, International Dark Sky Week, April 2-8, ends with an extraordinary astronomical event passing over a large swath of North America: a total solar eclipse. Many U.S. residents are traveling to locations in the “path of totality” to experience the eclipse. Whether or not you are making such a journey, International Dark Sky Week presents an opportunity to revisit why the campaign to curb light pollution is important—and much misunderstood. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
On November 5
On November 5
Remember Laken Riley. Remember Afghanistan. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Election important
Election important
A writer recently applauded the president for his “many accomplishments” but didn’t mention any of them. Here are some: open borders; influx of criminals and drugs; outrageous fuel and food prices; rising interest rates; attacks on 1st and 2nd amendment rights; forced compliance with green energy; woke ideology; surging crime rates; Two-tiered justice system highlighted by a coordinated legal bombardment against a former president; biological men ruining women’s sports; loss of parental rights; Student loan forgiveness; ignoring Supreme Court decisions. Need I say more? We voters have power to reclaim American values in November, the most important election in history! 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
By Tim Skubick
Leaders suspicious of social media platform: TikTok
What the heck is TikTok? If you think the answer is the soothing sound that comes out of your grandfather clock, you are technically correct but that TikTok noise you hear everywhere else these days has nothing to do with the clock ticking away in your hallway. It has to do with the 150 million Americans of all ages who are spending an average of 11 minutes every time they go on this skyrocketing media platform and they do it an average of eight times a day...A DAY.. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
MSU jazz orchestra to perform in Suttons Bay Saturday
MSU jazz orchestra to perform in Suttons Bay Saturday
Leelanau County residents are in for a musically entertaining treat Saturday — The Michigan State University (MSU) Jazz Orchestra will perform on stage with Grammynominated pianist Bobby Floyd at the Suttons Bay High School auditorium at 3 p.m. There will also be a free open rehearsal for students and community members from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Clerk gets raise in Empire Twp.
Clerk gets raise in Empire Twp.
Empire Township hosted its annual meeting on Saturday covering salary resolutions, a fire department report, and a library report. Empire Township clerk Christine Neiswonger received a raise from $34,000 to $42,000. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Unsolicited raises OK’d
Unsolicited raises OK’d
Salary increases totaling $4,300 were adopted Saturday as part of the 2024-2025 Kasson Township budget. The township supervisor’s position was increased by $700 to the coming fiscal year, which was included in the proposed budget, bringing compensation for the post to $14,450. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Quiet annual meeting in Solon
Quiet annual meeting in Solon
Two residents encouraged the Solon Township Board during Saturday’s annual meeting to think “longterm” rather than “short term” when it comes to the township. “There needs to be a 5 to 10-year plan for the community,” former fire chief Chris Comeaux said. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Raises OK’d, trail discussion in Cleveland
Raises OK’d, trail discussion in Cleveland
The Cleveland Township Board held its annual meeting Saturday mainly to approve salaries for elected officials, but the well-attended event also served as an opportunity for township Supervisor Tim Stein and others to catch residents up on upcoming millage proposals, road projects, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail expansion, and the countywide broadband initiative. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
13th Circuit Court
13th Circuit Court
John J. Stanek, 8772 E. Lakeview Hills Rd., Traverse City — Sentenced after pleading guilty to two counts of possession of weapons/firearms by a felon; 12 months in jail beginning March 25 with credit for 96 days served; $1,666 in fines, attorney fees and court costs; all firearms are to be forfeited or destroyed. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Fire Chief gets raise in G-A
Fire Chief gets raise in G-A
The Glen Arbor Township Board approved a 3.6% raise for fire Chief Bryan Ferguson during their monthly meeting last. The raise increases Ferguson’s salary from $114,000 to $118,004, matching the cost-of-living adjustment and the raise percentage approved for the township board resolutions adopted in February. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM
Raises, reports on tap at Leland annual
Raises, reports on tap at Leland annual
Leland Township inhabitants will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday for the annual township meeting. 03/27/2024 04:47 PM

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