The official groundbreaking ceremony for Point Broadband LLC’s fiber network in Leelanau County is scheduled for May 4 at 11 a.m., and all are invited to attend, along with leaders from business, government, and the community. The ceremony will be held at 13807 South Bugai Road (just north of M-72), which is the starting point in the county for Point Broadband’s fiber network.
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Agri-Valley Services (AVS), an internet provider serving Michigan’s Thumb and Northern regions, will soon begin offering high-speed internet service to rural areas within Leelanau County. To provide information about the company and its internet offerings, AVS will host public ‘Meet & Greet” events on Monday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 24, at the Leelanau County Government Center.
Today we’re featuring Leelanau County Commissioner, Democrat Ty Wessell (District 4, Northport), who is running unopposed this election. We asked Wessel the following six questions.
Each time a singular noun popped up on the screen, Jalen Anderson moved and clicked the mouse to “whack” it. The eight-year-old, who lives in Peshawbestown and just started virtual third grade at Suttons Bay Public Schools, sat with her mother NaTasha to play the online whack-a-mole game, which was intended to help Jalen learn the difference between singular and plural words.
High-speed Internet and broadband capabilities can no longer be considered a “luxury.” Indeed, Internet is considered a utility and a critical necessity for schools, families, libraries, business owners, and emergency services personnel.