Glen Arbor Township has appointed a new treasurer.
The township board voted unanimously Tuesday night to tap Lee Houtteman to replace soon retiring Terry Gretzema as treasurer.
The board previously interviewed all three candidates who applied for the position.
The Glen Arbor players did it again. The play “The Bells of St. Mary’s” was very well done and enjoyable.
While we're on the subject, the Glen Arbor Arts Center would like to thank everyone for helping to make the Arts Center a vital part of this community. It is a place for education, exploration and inspiration. Please continue the support.
Daniel R. Butryn, 17, of 1383 N. Leland Estates Dr., Leland – Speeding 50 in a 45 mph zone - $120 fines and costs.
James A. Hoyt, 45, of 4564 S. Crawford Rd., Mt. Pleasant – Speeding 60 in a 55 mph zone - $240 fines and costs.
Claire M. Brown, 17, of 10492 E. Peterson Park Rd., Northport – Violation of Basic speed law - $120 fines and costs.
The Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office arrested a driver after a single vehicle accident this week in Kasson Township.
Shortly after 6 Tuesday morning, deputies responded to the intersection of West Burdickville Road and South Coleman Road, reference a 2006 silver Subaru off the north side of the intersection into the trees.
Todd A. Stachnik, 53, of 7246 Stachnik Rd., Maple City — Arraigned on bond violation; pretrial set for Jan.
The late antlerless firearm deer season is underway, and Mike Stoffel of Northport expects to have trouble filling his tag.
That’s not bad news at all. Since early bow season all he’s seen are bucks from his blind on private land in Leelanau Township.
His son, Shane, downed an 8-point that might make the Commemorative Bucks of Michigan list.
Multiple year-end appointments were made last week by the Leelanau Township Board.
Kathy Garthe, Dave Johnson and Dennie Armbruster were appointed Dec. 10 to two-year terms on the township Board of Review.
It’s the final day for Northport Village residents to put their hats in the ring for a trustee position.
Leelanau Township is taking steps to reduce the number of invasive plant species in the area.
The Leelanau Township Board last week approved an amendment mandating commercial buildings in the township use plant species native to the region, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Fifteen county groups are among those to receive $243,943 in grant awards announced last week by Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation’s board of directors.
With Santa’s favored mode of transportation in jeopardy in Leelanau and his big trip just four days away, we checked in with the world’s top gift-giver on behalf of county children.
To the editor:
Republican views that “If the Democrats were in power, they’d be doing it,” are disingenuous. It’s been decades since Democrats controlled both houses of the Legislature and governor’s office in Michigan.
To the editor:
Frost Foliage
Frost mimics painting on a canvas
When moist air on window-panes bind
Translucent shapes or crystals blooming
Frost foliage designs
Ghostly frost works of otherworldly art
Brush strokes of cold and ice
Tracery strands of silver lace
To the editor:
Last Saturday, freezing rain, missed our turn back to Maple City and home, lost our way in the darkness.
Ended up going round and round. We stopped to ask directions.
Some sweet soul came out in the rain and showed us the way!
Beautiful people in our beautiful county!
Thank you.
To the editor:
To the editor:
Best wishes to all as we are privileged to experience another Christmas season when hearts are focused on love and good will towards others.
Due to a reporter’s error, the final date for Northport residents to apply for an opening on the Village Council was listed incorrectly last week. The deadline is today, Dec. 20.
