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Explanation sought
Explanation sought
To the editor: I call on our county Prosecutor Hubbell and Judge Hamlyn to offer a written explanation as to why they decided as they did, concerning the tragic loss of Evelyn Kellogg. Arriving at drunk driving causing injury is a far cry from the reality of death, wouldn’t you agree? Bradley Price Northport. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
‘A magical place’
‘A magical place’
To the editor: Thank you Leelanau County. With the support of you and Toys for Tots of Northern Michigan, we brightened Christmas for over 150 Leelanau County families, more than 460 individuals. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Pull up the ladder
Pull up the ladder
To the editor: Reading this past year about the campgrounds proposed — and turned down —-in Leelanau County reminds me of a recent summer vacation. My wife and I rented a condo in Frankfort, and spent one of our days driving, shopping, and hiking Leelanau County. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Popular Vote Compact
Popular Vote Compact
To the editor: Do you wonder why legislation supported by a majority of citizens doesn’t become law? Recent examples of proposed legislation that was supported by a majority of citizens but did not pass, include the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act (69% public support), and Dream Act (72% of likely voters supported). 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Teflon worn thin
Teflon worn thin
To the editor: Do you remember the Maffia mob boss John Gotti — the so called “Teflon John” because he was indicted and tried in three different consecutive trials on felony charges of five murders, obstruction of justice, extortion and racketeering and found guilty. Gotti avoided consequences for his crimes but never once claimed he was being “picked on” or was the object of someone’s animus. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM
Elmwood revisits STRs
Elmwood revisits STRs
Greilickville neighborhood residents came out in force at the Elmwood Township board meeting Monday to support a two-year-old motion calling for the removal of short-term rentals (STRs) in their neighborhood’s subdivisions. The board approved sending this request to the planning commission by a 4-3 vote. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Northport sewer rate hike OK’d
Northport sewer rate hike OK’d
People utilizing the municipal sewer system in the village of Northport and Leelanau Township will most likely see an 8% annual increase in operations and maintenance fees over the next four years. Northport Village Council trustees unanimously approved the Northport-Leelanau Township Utility Authority (NLTUA) annual rate increase as well as an additional loan request Thursday evening at its regular board meeting. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Volunteer Courtney Yaple, right, helps a shopper at the Holiday Needs Program distribution Tuesday at the VFW in Lake Leelanau. Onehundred, fifty-six families — more than 450 people — will have a wonderful Christmas because of the generosity of the community. Enterprise photo by Meakalia P...
‘Christ in Christmas’
Reporter’s note: A look into how a Christian-based holiday is observed in Leelanau schools represents the second of a four-part series relating the birth of Jesus Christ with how we celebrate Christmas. The first part, published in the Enterprise last week, dealt with Biblical roots for Christmas feasts. Stories about Jesus’ place in Christmas songs and why the holiday doesn’t end on Dec. 25 will follow. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
No permit for Leland project
No permit for Leland project
A new mixed-use building proposed for Leland is not in keeping with the “character” of the village. Leland Township Planning Commission members voted during its Dec. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Three generations of the Scripps family, Doug, Dan and Jack (from left), all played in the Northport Community Band at last weekend’s Holiday Concert in Northport. Band members wore their favorite ugly holiday sweater. Photo courtesy of Lisa Drummond
Northport holiday concert a success
Even with little to no snow on the ground, the holiday spirit abounds in and around Omena. A high point of the season is the annual Northport Holiday Concert, and it did not disappoint this year. The Village Voices opened the program with a wonderful selection of carols, both traditional and newer. The Northport Community Band followed with a really fun mix of holiday arrangements, from a beautiful medley of the Nutcracker dances to “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, where Kevin LaRose was the best Grinch ever. The concert ended with the Village Voices joining the band and the audience for a sing-along of Christmas tunes. Everyone gathered afterwards to mingle and enjoy a huge selection of wonderful, homemade cookies. The band looked festive in their Ugly Christmas Sweaters. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
Members of the Glen Arbor Woman’s Club donated 60 pair of pajamas for the Leelanau Christian Neighbors’ baby pantry. Courtesy photo
Pajama drive a success
For the second year in a row, the members of Glen Arbor Women’s Club participated in a pajama drive by Leelanau Christian Neighbors Baby Pantry. Members of the club donated approximately 60 pairs of new pajamas. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
More than $100K raised for scholarships
More than $100K raised for scholarships
The Ed & Irene Fleis Education Fund annual fundraiser raised over $100,000 last month. “We met our goals and donations are still coming in,” said Larry Fleis, chairperson of the event and treasurer of the Fleis Education Fund. 12/13/2023 05:43 PM
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