Time-keeping mystery: Glen Lake clock to appear on PBS History Detectives

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By F. Josephine Arrowood Sun contributor For over 50 years, the tall-case clock has kept time at the old Dillon cottage on Little Glen Lake, its pendulum quietly tracing the passage of the days. But this was no ordinary heirloom passed down by a proud ancestor. The handmade wooden piece, crafted in the popular Victorian-era […]

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Protecting Glen Lake for future generations

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By Rob Karner Sun contributor We live in a world where discoveries of what can harm us are everywhere. We discovered that lead in our paints and gasoline is harmful, so now we have lead-free paint and lead-free gasoline. We learned that some of us are intolerant to ingredients in our foods, forcing us to […]

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Are Pollutants Entering Glen Lake?

From staff reports Sun contributor When most people think of Glen Lake, they think of pristine, beautiful, colorful water nestled in the hills adjacent to Sleeping Bear Bay and the unique setting that inspires us all. So, are they right in thinking this? Is Glen Lake really the unspoiled gem of the Midwest? If it […]

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The photovoltaic update

By Michael Buhler Sun ad-hoc energy editor Two years ago I installed a photovoltaic (PV) solar array on my garage roof, all in an effort to cut my utility usage, and in a small way do my part toward America’s energy independence. The original article is available online here. To recap, 12 panels with a […]

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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail promotes access and safety

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By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Over the years, Bob Sutherland has taken his mother on countless walks along the quiet, rustic trail near the base of Alligator Hill, between Glen Arbor and Glen Haven. The president of Cherry Republic underwent a change of heart before he realized that this path should be turned into a […]

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Park continues Glen Haven rehabilitation

From staff reports Rehabilitation of the historic village of Glen Haven in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore continues this month with repairs to the foundation of the Cannery Boat Museum, and restoration of native dune grasses in the area. The project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Over the next several […]

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Time for Better Railroads in Michigan?

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Fed’s big bucks, local forums build interest in rail transit, freight By Hannah Clark This story was originally published by the Great Lakes Bulletin News Service, a project of the Michigan Land Use Institute. The automobile drove Michigan’s economy for most of the last century. That singular emphasis on cars, though, left the Auto State […]

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Common sense to preserving the Glen Lakes

By Rob Karner Sun contributor Sometimes the solution to preserving our lakes and streams is simple. Often, keeping it simple has the best opportunity for success. Many people along the shorelines of the Glen Lakes-Crystal River Watershed need to water their lawns and plants (the greenbelt) during the dry periods of the summer. In addition, […]

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Message in a bottle

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From staff reports Kathleen Dodge Buhler and her husband were walking the wonderful shoreline of Lake Michigan around 9 p.m. on July 17, as she had done for the last 58 years, enjoying the pink sunset afterglow to the west as small waves lapped in. An aqua-colored wine bottle on the top of a wave lapping gently […]

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Growth in Glen Arbor

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By Keenan May and Peter Spaulding Sun contributors Glen Arbor is a special place, the ideal small town for many temporary and year-round residents alike. Glen Arbor has experienced significant business development in even the last five to 10 years, filling in many of the smaller buildings and re-purposing spaces from previous lives. Glen Arbor […]

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