Leelanau County residents looked to the skies on Monday for the near total solar eclipsed that graced clear peninsula skies.Over a hundred people ventured out to the Dune Climb in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to witness the event.The eclipse started with the moon crossing into the…
Tax bills that property owners in Leelanau County will start receiving in July will have risen at least 10% over two years, with another substantial increase expected in 2025 due to stubbornly high inflation.“I wouldn’t be surprised if we get another increase of about 5% next year,” said Julie…
Members of the public filled the seats at the Leelanau Township board meeting Tuesday evening — not for any of the agenda items listed — but to voice their concerns about the potential development and placement of a communications tower on Kitchen Road in Northport.Mike McMillan, Leelanau Township…
One of the biggest threats to the health of Michigan lakes has been found in Glen Lake.But while strands of Eurasian water milfoil (EWM) have been retrieved from the boat launch area on little Glen, no evidence has surfaced yet proving that the fast-growing invasive species has taken a foothold in…
1951 ~ 2024Barbara (Bobbie) Jean Ludka Ciolek, lovingly known as “Nana”, was born on July 5th, 1951 in Traverse City, Michigan died on March 23rd, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Mark, her son Todd (Kelly), her daughter Jennifer (Chris Girard), her sister…
Gene J. Couturier, 93 of Lake Leelanau died March 17, 2024 in Suttons Bay. Visitation will be held April 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. with the rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with the family greeting friends at 10 a.m.…
Died April 1, 2024LAKE LEELANAUDebra Lynn Nash, 74, of Lake Leelanau, passed away on April 1, 2024, in Traverse City. She was born on February 24, 1950, in Clawson, Michigan, to Viola (Sears) and Merv Rendell. On June 11, 1988, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clawson, she married Kenneth John…
Passionate about his family, history, and the waters of Grand Traverse Bay that he viewed from his home, Dennis died in Traverse City after battling cancer.Born in 1951 in Trenton, Michigan to Richard Edward and Ann (Martyniuk) Kent.Raised in Allen Park, Michigan. He studied for the priesthood for…
William Julius (Bill) Morse, a longtime resident of Lake Ann, and current resident of Traverse City passed away on March 28, 2024 at the Pavilions in Traverse City at the age of 101. He was born on September 1, 1922 on the family farm near Lake Ann. He graduated from Honor High school in 1941.He is…
1966 ~ 2024LAKE LEELANAU - Patricia Lynn McNeil, 57, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City surrounded by family. Born on June 26, 1966, in Traverse City, Michigan, Patricia was the second daughter of Elinor (Schuster) and Arthur McNeil Sr.Patricia…
Organizations wishing to have their public events listed in this calendar can email editor@leelanaunews.com or call The Enterprise, 256-9827, before 5 p.m. Friday.ADDICTION/SUPPORTTONIGHT - 5:30 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous; St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Suttons Bay.TONIGHT - 7 p.m. — Alcoholics…
Eclipse graced county skiesNews
News Staff
While many here in Omena enjoyed seeing the partial eclipse, a number of Omena-ites were able to be in places where they could witness the total eclipse.…
Amy Hubbell
Spring activities dominated conversation this week by the Leland Township Board.The board during its regular monthly meeting Monday acted on proposals that…
Sports
Brian Freiberger
Glen Lake softball is ready to hit the diamond with something to prove.Laker coach Lauryn Pleva is excited to enter her second season at the helm with a mix of…
Brian Freiberger
Following a series of historic years for Glen Lake golf, the upcoming season may serve as a reality check for the youthful Laker team as they strive to remain…
Brian Freiberger
Leland girls soccer (3-0, 2-0 Northwest) kicked off the season with three straight wins in the past week over Suttons Bay, Manistee, and Glen Lake to start the…
Life in Leelanau
Amy Hubbell
Spring activities dominated conversation this week by the Leland Township Board.The board during its regular monthly meeting Monday acted on proposals that…
News Staff
The Leelanau County Housing Collaborative, a group of four organizations focused on creating a Housing Action Plan for Leelanau County, is announcing the…
Zachary Marano
Doug McInnis, a Leelanau County resident living in Northport, has made his mark on the county as one of the founders of Leelanau Energy, a community action…
Obituaries
1951 ~ 2024Barbara (Bobbie) Jean Ludka Ciolek, lovingly known as “Nana”, was born on July 5th, 1951 in Traverse City, Michigan died on March 23rd, 2024 after a…
Gene J. Couturier, 93 of Lake Leelanau died March 17, 2024 in Suttons Bay. Visitation will be held April 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. with the rosary to be prayed at 7…
Died April 1, 2024LAKE LEELANAUDebra Lynn Nash, 74, of Lake Leelanau, passed away on April 1, 2024, in Traverse City. She was born on February 24, 1950, in…
Passionate about his family, history, and the waters of Grand Traverse Bay that he viewed from his home, Dennis died in Traverse City after battling cancer.…
William Julius (Bill) Morse, a longtime resident of Lake Ann, and current resident of Traverse City passed away on March 28, 2024 at the Pavilions in Traverse…
1966 ~ 2024LAKE LEELANAU - Patricia Lynn McNeil, 57, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City surrounded by family…