Blanketed in snow, it’s time to winter play in Leelanau

Winter arrived in a hurry after Thanksgiving, and Leelanau County is covered in fluffy snow. Here's the downhill and cross-country...
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Blanketed in snow, it’s time to winter play in Leelanau

Missing pony Lorelei found safe

Here's a feel-good story for the day of gratitude. Lorelei, the two-foot-tall mini pony who went missing from Empire Hills...
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Missing pony Lorelei found safe

In defeat, Lois Bahle praises accurate and secure vote recount

The recount performed by the Leelanau County Clerk's Office yesterday in the race for District 3 of the County Board...
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In defeat, Lois Bahle praises accurate and secure vote recount

Glen Arbor celebrates Thanksgiving weekend with Artisan Market, PJ Party, Bed Parade, Tree Lighting

Kick off the holiday season in Glen Arbor this Thanksgiving weekend with a warm welcome to the annual Holiday Artisan...
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Glen Arbor celebrates Thanksgiving weekend with Artisan Market, PJ Party, Bed Parade, Tree Lighting

Leelanau Conservancy unveils new logo

The Leelanau Conservancy has unveiled its new logo, which offers a peek through trees and toward a grassy hill with...
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Leelanau Conservancy unveils new logo

Suttons Bay school celebrates Native American Heritage Month with Spirit Week

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Suttons Bay Public Schools celebrated the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native...
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Suttons Bay school celebrates Native American Heritage Month with Spirit Week

TART Trails unveils new art installation at Fouch Trailhead on Leelanau Trail

TART Trails has unveiled a new art installation at the Fouch Trailhead on the Leelanau Trail called "Wiigwaasi-jiimaan: A Mural...
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TART Trails unveils new art installation at Fouch Trailhead on Leelanau Trail

Up North Pride honors Trans Day of Remembrance with Nov. 20 Luminary Walk

Up North Pride will host a Transgender Day of Remembrance Luminary Walk on Wednesday, Nov. 20, on the Leelanau TART...
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Up North Pride honors Trans Day of Remembrance with Nov. 20 Luminary Walk

Video: Timber Bridge replaces Crystal River culverts

The Crystal River culverts under County Road 675 are gone and have been replaced by an 80-foot timber bridge (Click...
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Video: Timber Bridge replaces Crystal River culverts

Old Art Building hosts Switchback – A Celtic Christmas Concert

Come and experience the magic of the holidays at the Old Art Building in Leland on Friday, Nov. 22, with...
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Old Art Building hosts Switchback – A Celtic Christmas Concert

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