Reclaiming the remarkable stories of Black pioneers on Little Glen
By editor
/ February 14, 2025
In September 2022, two Black women from Philadelphia opened a life-changing Facebook message from a White man in Grand Rapids....
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Long shuttered Empire school ready for rebirth
By editor
/ February 13, 2025
The Empire schoolhouse may have a second life if owner Joe Van Esley has his way — and gets enough...
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The Homestead hosts Ullr Festival
By editor
/ February 13, 2025
The Homestead’s Ullr Festival will continue every weekend through February and potentially into March as well, depending on the weather....
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Stripped of safe haven status, local schools face immigration enforcement threat
By editor
/ February 10, 2025
Leelanau County Sheriff Mike Borkovich will face tough questions from commissioners, and comments from citizens, at the Board of Commissioners...
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Foreign assistance is as American as apple pie
By editor
/ February 10, 2025
As young international development workers in Africa in the 1980s-1990s, we wondered why people often displayed a photo of President...
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Leland Gliders ski Vasa race
By editor
/ February 7, 2025
The Leland Gliders club—coached by Karen Kirt—will participate in the North American Vasa cross-country ski race near Traverse City this...
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Glen Arbor businesses celebrate “Galentine’s Night”
By editor
/ February 6, 2025
Gather your friends and embark on a fun-filled Galentine's Night in Glen Arbor on Friday, Feb. 7, from 4–7 pm....
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Cleveland Township Board stops proposed Maple City Dollar General with zoning, building moratorium
By editor
/ February 4, 2025
At a special meeting tonight, the Cleveland Township Board unanimously passed a moratorium on any applications for zoning or building in...
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Boughs that won’t break: Sleeping Bear Dunes employees should stand strong against Trump’s attempt to humiliate federal workforce
By editor
/ February 4, 2025
Sleeping Bear Dunes and other federal employees opened their work emails last week to find threatening form letters from our...
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Samantha Brown’s “Places to Love” features northern Michigan
By editor
/ February 3, 2025
For 25 years, Samantha Brown has crossed the world hosting a popular travel television program. This year, her “Places to...
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Latest Stories
- Reclaiming the remarkable stories of Black pioneers on Little GlenFebruary 14, 2025 - 7:34 am
- Long shuttered Empire school ready for rebirthFebruary 13, 2025 - 12:38 pm
- The Homestead hosts Ullr FestivalFebruary 13, 2025 - 12:36 pm
- Stripped of safe haven status, local schools face immigration enforcement threatFebruary 10, 2025 - 4:01 pm
- Foreign assistance is as American as apple pieFebruary 10, 2025 - 11:45 am