The Open Meetings Act (OMA) may have been violated by the Empire Village president when he “gaveled down” an audience member during public comment at a meeting earlier this month.
So says village resident Meg Walton who raised the question Tuesday night to the Empire Village Council.
About 300 students from Leelanau County’s four public schools, plus two private schools, appeared in the Leland Public School gymnasium for the school’s 17th biennial Political Rally and Mock Election.
Suttons Bay is having a party and giving back to the community at the same time.
Local merchants will unveil new holiday merchandise and offer snacks and refreshments on Sat., Nov. 17.
Each participating merchant will donate up to 10 percent of their sales back to an area non-profit — as selected by shoppers.
Friendship, fun and flair will fill the stage tonight at 7 p.m. as Leland Public School presents “A Year With Frog and Toad.”
Under its winter wrapping and safely tucked into its berth at Discovery Pier, the historic sailing vessel Madeline last week became the “haunted schooner” -- a trick-or-treat destination for scores of young Halloween revelers.
A group that studied the feasibility of a wastewater treatment system was thanked last week by the Empire Village Council.
But there is no support to pursue a municipal sewer system at this time.
As cooler temps return to Leelanau County, exercising outdoors can be less appealing to some.
One solution to the post-summer slow-down is creating a home gym. A basement, garage or even a spare room with some basic equipment can help build a solid foundation for personal fitness.
The essence of our lives passed on to her next life September 1, 2018. Amy was loved by many and brought immeasurable kindness and beauty into our world. Life partner and adored wife of Dr. Henry A. Carels for 46 years. Beloved mother to their children Christina (Jason), Henry (Jessica), and Gabrielle.
The Fox Island Lighthouse Association (FILA) will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 2 to 5 p.m., in the Munnecke Room at the Leland Township Library.
The remote Lake Michigan light station — one of the largest on the Great Lakes — is owned by the State of Michigan. It is located in Leelanau Township.
The Glen Arbor Art Center will host the launch of “Elemental: A Collection of Michigan Creative Non-fiction” on Thursday, Nov. 15.
The new Michigan anthology includes pieces by several authors and follows a writing workshop lead by Empire author Anne-Marie Oomen.
Featured readers include Jacob Wheeler, Jamien Delp, Keith Taylor and Mardi Link, among others.
A prestigious award was given to Black Star Farms.
At the 19th annual Canberra International Riesling Challenge on Friday, Oct. 19, the award for the Best Wine of 2018 Challenge was given to the Black Star Farms 2017 Arcturos Dry Riesling. This is only the second time in CIRC’s 19-year history that an American wine has come out on top.
Sometimes history is just too important to forget. That’s certainly the driving force behind one Leelanau County resident’s decision to purchase a 139 year-old building.
Like finding a treasure stored in a dusty attic, Glen Arbor resident Turner Booth sees the grist mill building and the milling equipment housed inside as things worth saving.
Local fourth graders will have a snowshoe adventure at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore thanks to a grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF).
The Lakeshore has been selected to receive a 2018-2019 field trip grant which will provide a snowshoeing adventure for free and learn about winter ecology, snow science and other handson experiences.
Archery season has shown a small number of deer around the hunting areas in Leelanau County.
Since the beginning of archery season back on Monday, Oct. 1, deer have been seen around the county, and hunters like Tammy Flores have found success. Flores took down an eight point buck while hunting in the county.
The 101st House District represents the Lake Michigan shoreline counties of Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties.
Both candidates — Republican nominee Jack O’Malley and Democrat nominee Kathy Wiejaczka— are firsttime candidates for elected public office.
POSING WITH their student escorts at Leland Public School last week were State Senate candidates Mike Taillard, left, and Curt Vanderwall, second from right. Also pictured are Leland students Grace Noorman, Hanna Elwell, Justina May Schaub, Mitch McMullen and Colin Satterwhite.
STATE HOUSE/SENATE QUESTIONS:
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a. Do you support a state minimum wage of $12 per hour. b. Should state government require all employers to provide sick leave to employees?
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The following is an excerpt from “Remembering Solon: a community and family history of Solon Township, Leelanau County” compiled by Carol Drzewiecki.
This specific piece was submitted by Phyllis Sbonek, Carnaham Sbonek in memory of Joe, Celia and Betty Sbonek.
5 YEARS AGO October 31, 2013
COUNTY SHERIFF Mike Borkovich, left, delivered an award to Suttons Bay-Bingham Fire Chief Jim Porter. Also pictured, right, is John Donohue, who also functions as the school security liaison deputy for Suttons Bay Public Schools.
