Soaring through the clear blue sky at The Dune Climb in Glen Haven, Cedar resident Ted Lanham could see a model airplane gliding through the air as family and friends gather to see a surprise for Lanham.“I love to see the planes fly,” Lanham said.Lanham’s, 98, first surprise was the refurbishment…
Hop Lot Brewing Company in Suttons Bay was ranked the No. 2 beer garden in the United States of America according to USA Today via its annual 10Best ranking awards on Tuesday.“It’s nice to see that people enjoy it as much as we do,” Hop Lot Co-Owner Steve Lutke said. “Every year we look around and…
Leelanau County resident donates $2.5 million to MunsonA generous donation to Munson Medical Center (MMC) from one local family is set to help others in the community for years to come.Munson unveiled a new name for its comprehensive stroke center — The Witham Family Comprehensive Stroke Center —…
Millages for county services are up for renewal in August, including the historically controversial Early Childhood Services program administered by the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department.The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation on the program Tuesday and will decide…
1938 ~ 2024Donald Lee Schopieray, aged 86, a beloved resident of Traverse City, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born on February 20, 1938, to William and Hattie (Levinski) Schopieray, Don’s life was marked by love, dedication, and a…
Died March 8, 2024ELMWOOD TWP Leo Martin Smith, 85, of Elmwood Township, passed away on March 8, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.Leo was born on September 11, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, to Gerald and Ruth (Sheets) Smith.He graduated from Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio, and later…
Kathleen was born on December 8, 1951 at 4:46 p.m. at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her wonderful parents were Ruth Zitzlaff McCormick and Roy Carlton McCormick.Kathleen began coming to northern Michigan at the age of two and needless to say many fun family vacations followed. Her…
Feminist, philosopher, and activist, Sara Ebenreck Leeland (Van Raalte) passed away March 5, 2024, at home in Albuquerque, NM, with her son Jered Ebenreck and daughterin- law Amy LaGrange at her side. Sara was born in May 1937 in Leland MI, the first daughter and second child of John K. and Luella…
Edwin “Ed” Vincent Blasius, 75, of Springfield, set sail on his final journey on Friday, March 8th, 2024, from Springfield Memorial Hospital. Born in Saginaw, Michigan on March 15, 1948, Ed was a son of Clarence Vincent and Mary Ella Williams Blasius. Ed graduated from Caro High School, and later…
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…
Ted Lanham shares a moment with the Little Finger Thermaleers after being gifted a model airplane he built over a decade ago to see its flight above The Dune Climb in Glen Haven on Thursday, March 7. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger Lanham honored with plane giftSoaring through the clear blue sky at The Dune Climb in Glen Haven, Cedar resident Ted Lanham could see a model airplane gliding through the air as family and friends gather to see a surprise for Lanham.On
The Solon Township Hall in Cedar will host a blood drive Monday, March 19.The blood drive operates between 1:30 and 6 p.m., inside the Solon Township Hall…
Former Leelanau County Administrator Chet Janik found himself back in the government center meeting room on Tuesday. This time, Janik was there in his new…
Troop 131 won a cast iron skillet for first place in the cooking competition, creating a lunch of deluxe hot cocoa and healthy turkey sandwiches. The troop…
Kristen Wilson at Leelanau Love Tennis programs is welcoming middle school students of all skills levels to join at Herman Park in Suttons Bay on March 16, 21…
Leelanau Soccer Club is calling all local soccer players for various 2024 seasons including spring, full season, and fall season.Registration closes Friday,…
Norte Youth Cycling, a nonprofi t organization dedicated to empowering youth through cycling, is excited to host its Spring Tune-Up event at Carson Square in…
Relocating to Leelanau County full-time has always been a dream for Jim Dyer and his wife, Jeanette, but they finally made that dream come true and found a…
Elijah Nykamp is in a lane of his own in the fashion world. Nykamp, owner of Nykamping in Suttons Bay, has a love for both oversized outerwear and thrifting…
Tall Ships America, a national sail training organization, recently honored Northport resident Ben Hale as the “sail trainer of the year” for 2023. Hale was…
1938 ~ 2024Donald Lee Schopieray, aged 86, a beloved resident of Traverse City, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home, surrounded by…
Died March 8, 2024ELMWOOD TWP Leo Martin Smith, 85, of Elmwood Township, passed away on March 8, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.Leo was born on…
Kathleen was born on December 8, 1951 at 4:46 p.m. at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her wonderful parents were Ruth Zitzlaff McCormick and Roy…
Feminist, philosopher, and activist, Sara Ebenreck Leeland (Van Raalte) passed away March 5, 2024, at home in Albuquerque, NM, with her son Jered Ebenreck and…
Edwin “Ed” Vincent Blasius, 75, of Springfield, set sail on his final journey on Friday, March 8th, 2024, from Springfield Memorial Hospital. Born in Saginaw,…
To the editor:The GOP response to President Biden’s State of the Union address was a vapid, emotionally overacted, Sally Struthers-like performance completely…