The Blue Angels soared over Leelanau County on Saturday and Sunday during the National Cherry Festival. Thousands of people gather along the shores of Grellickville up to Suttons Bay to watch the thrilling show. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
It was standing room only Friday night for a special meeting of the Solon Township Board. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
It was standing room only at the Solon Township Hall in Cedar Friday night as the community gathered to battle over a fee that jeopardized the Cedar Polka Festival, scheduled for Aug. 22-25.
Ultimately, a unique motion resulted in letting the festival proceed in 2024. However, negotiations…
The U.S. Coast Guard and Park Service staff have been busy with two boat mishaps on Lake Michigan Friday and Saturday. Two fishermen were rescued Friday after their boat went down off Frankfort. This boat washed up on Sleeping Bear Point. The body of a downstate man whose kayak turned over on Lake Michigan was located Tuesday morning. Photo by Cindy Waldeck
A fun visit up north ended tragically Saturday for a downstate couple.
The National Park Service, U.S. Coast Guard, Michigan State Police, Leelanau Sheriff’s Department and Glen Lake Fire Department continued their search Tuesday morning for a downstate man missing since Saturday when his…
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Leelanau County’s District 1 Commissioner Jamie Kramer announced her resignation from her position Saturday, effective in about 30 days. Kramer’s district is the most populated one in the county, as it includes Elmwood Township and a portion of the City of Traverse City.
In an email to other…
Leelanau will be all red, white and blue Thursday and into the weekend as we celebrate the 248th anniversary of the creation of the Declaration of Independence.
Orchard tours have been held all week at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Center and will conclude Friday, from 10 a.m…
Judy Egeler and her late husband, Cliff, are pictured on July 4, 1998 when they were crowned queen and king at the Leland Fourth of July parade. Courtesy photo
While hundreds of people are anticipated to show up at local Fourth of July parades set throughout Leelanau County this week, many longtime attendees are also ready to get out there to celebrate the festivities once again.The Stan Brubaker Fourth of July parade is set to begin at noon Thursday,…
Leland’s Fourth of July parade welcomes children who bring their own vehicle or ride their decorated bikes. Enterprise file photo
The Leland Fourth of July parade is set to be held on Wednesday, July 4 at 3 p.m. once again, with much of the organizing in part thanks to a committee that works together to coordinate the celebratory event every year.Leland Chamber of Commerce President Mark Morton said while the parade is an…
Mandy DePuy of Maple City returned to the National Cherry Festival returned as the communications and marketing director. Courtesy photo
Maple City’s Mandy DePuy is back with the National Cherry Festival after leaving the prestigious festival in 2015. DePuy started in 1992 and after 22 years of service she stepped back because of health concerns.After a series of life events and raising children she returns in a different role as…
Well folks let’s get right to it, the Fourth of July week is a biggie as always in Glen Arbor, the annual parade is open to anyone who wants to celebrate the founding of our great country. Meet at Glen Haven Thursday morning early at 10:30 a.m. If you want to walk starts at the Christian Science…
The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SBDNL) float, pictured here in 2023, is a returning participant in the Stan Brubaker Fourth of July Parade in Glen Arbor. The SBDNL staff brings out their park themed float as well as their noticeable Bear Force One van, which serves as a mobile visitor center. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu
Fourth of July parade floats are often one of the most exciting parts of attending any event. At parades in Leelanau County this year, while there are sure to be new floats and cars decorated creatively, people can expect many participants and their entries in the lineup to look familiar.Sleeping…
There’s a boat parade on Glen Lake at 3 p.m. Thursday. Courtesy photo
Many Leelanau County residents like to take to the waters on the biggest holiday of the summer. Glen Arbor residents take this a step further with their Fourth of July boat parade, which is held on Glen Lake every year.The parade line will form in front of Glen Lake Yacht Club at 3 p.m. Yacht club…
The Blue Angels soared over Leelanau County on Saturday and Sunday during the National Cherry Festival. Thousands of people gather along the shores of Grellickville up to Suttons Bay to watch the thrilling show. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
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Cottonseed Apparel owners Lizzie Gray (left) and her son, Rory, and Laurenn Rudd (right) with her daughter, Quinn Ankerson, are pictured at the store in Glen Arbor last week. The two business partners became pregnant around the same time and have been bringing their babies into work since they returned from maternity leave recently. Courtesy photo
Meakalia Previch-liu
For Cottonseed Apparel owners’ Laurenn Rudd and Lizzie Gray, becoming mother’s together this spring was unexpected, but is a shared experience both have…
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Alan Campbell
Sander Scott has been closely watching the real estate market since he used pop can and lawn mowing money to buy his first parcel. Scott was a senior at…
News Staff
Leelanau Candle Company does not have its own retail space, but owner Kelsey Williams makes her products at Cherry Bend Tool and Die in Cedar. *** An article…
Sports
Brian Freiberger
The bats were rolling all spring as Lake Leelanau St. Mary, Suttons Bay, and Glen Lake shined on the softball diamond in 2024.The 2024 softball Enterprise…
Brian Freiberger
Marked by remarkable moments, the 2023 spring soccer season stood tall as a remarkable year. Suttons Bay, Leland, and Glen Lake showcased toptier competition…
Brian Freiberger
As the 2024 baseball season ends, Glen Lake, Suttons Bay, and Lake Leelanau St. Mary each had memorable seasons. The 2024 Enterprise baseball Dream Team is…
Life in Leelanau
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The Leland Township Library is hosting a special two-part series to address food access challenges in the community, as part of the Leland Library Summinars.…
Jenny Puvogel is the new owner of the Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor as of April 1. Courtesy photo
Meakalia Previch-liu
Maple City resident Jenny Puvogel, a longtime employee at the Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor, is now the new owner of the charming small business as of April…
Father and son, Dan (right) and Alex (left), of Empire Trellis are continuing the dream located right from the family farm in Empire Township. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Brian Freiberger
Dan and Alex Wiesen are a father-son duo who have succeeded on the farm and beyond with their local business Empire Trellis.No job is too big or too small for…
Obituaries
Thanks to all the kind-hearted people who lent their hearts and hands to the beautiful memorial service for my dear husband Scott Craig. There are too many to…
Helen Elaine (Schlueter) Borgula
1928 ~ 2024Helen Elaine (Schlueter) Borgula, born on March 26, 1928, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 in Livonia, MI surrounded by her family.…
Alberta Elizabeth Aiello
Alberta Elizabeth Aiello (nee Thomson), age 90 of Traverse City Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024. Alberta was born in Detroit Michigan. As the…
Bett y L. Olsen
Betty L. Olsen died in her home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She was born 102 years ago on May 19, 1922, in Cedar, Michigan to Hazel (Kropp) and Christian…
Stephen R. Plamondon
1955 ~ 2024Stephen Raymond Plamondon, 68, of Traverse City passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a…
Shirley Jean Scott Roth
Shirley Jean Scott Roth , nee Myers, 98, of Traverse City, peacefully passed from this life to the next on June 19, 2024 at Orchard Creek Assisted Living. Her…