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Inflection Point

Inflection Point

To the editor: “Inflection point” notes that significant events or conditions will determine future directions and define future reality. Our country is now considering the election, for president, of a person who is demanding that his accolytes refuse to approve a border solution that they have united across the aisle to achieve, so he can use border conditions as a campaign issue. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM

By Tim Skubick

Bygone era missed in politics

Over the years lots of bad things have unfolded in the political arena and the ability to sample the public’s opinion is high on the list. Back in the day before polling weaseled its way into the system, elected officials were pretty much flying blind when it came to making tough decisions. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM

Adm. Allen leaving county

Adm. Allen leaving county

02/09/2024 01:38 PM

Board gets raw data

Board gets raw data

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners were saddened when the results of an organizational culture survey came back to them Jan. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Tracy Smedes-Hepler and her friend, Luca, 3, enjoyed some fresh air and exercise Tuesday, walking on the Leelanau Trail in Suttons Bay. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell

Tracy Smedes-Hepler and her friend, Luca, 3

Tracy Smedes-Hepler and her friend, Luca, 3, enjoyed some fresh air and exercise Tuesday, walking on the Leelanau Trail in Suttons Bay. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Trail plans spark debate, again

Trail plans spark debate, again

The battle for the final 4.2-mile “Segment 9” of the Heritage Trail within the Sleeping Bear Dunes is heating up again as plans are finalized and opposition is questioning the impact on the environment with roughly 7,300 trees’ fate in doubt, according to an assessment of the environmental impact by Borealis Consulting LLC in Traverse City. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

LAUTNER

Lautner challenged for seat

Longtime county commissioner Melinda Lautner is being challenged for her District 7 seat by another Republican. Steve Yoder of Cedar is seeking the Republican nomination for the district which represents Solon and Kasson Townships. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Tart cherries get Michigan label

Tart cherries get Michigan label

Idaho potatoes. Wisconsin cheese. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

8 make NMU dean’s list

8 make NMU dean’s list

Eight county students have been recognized for academic performance for fall semester 2023 at Northern Michigan University. Earning 4.0 GPAs were: Lily M. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

A view of the ceiling inside Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s new inflatable planetarium dome. A projection of the night sky is visible with outlines of constellations and labels of major celestial bodies. The vertical projector is visible in the foreground. Photo courtesy of the N...

Inflatable planetarium shared by Park Service

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) now has an inflatable planetarium dome to enable immersive experiences related to the night sky, the Great Lakes ecosystem, and more. The dome was recently purchased as part of a grant from the National Park Foundation. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

In celebration of community, Lilyana Graham, grade 5, decorates placemats for the spaghetti dinners to support Leelanau Christian Neighbors. Courtesy photos

St. Mary celebrates a special week

Along with 6,000 schools across the nation, Lake Leelanau St. Mary participated in a celebration of Catholic education Jan. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Greilick Point sits to the left, with “dry dock” along the shore. Photo courtesy of Leelanau Historical Society

Norris, Grelick families settle Elmwood

The following is an excerpt from “Meet Me At The Dock in Greilickville, Grand Traverse Bay” by author Kathleen Firestone. Copies of her books are available at local book stores or directly from her. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

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