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Bay Hill goes under

The Leelanau Enterprise reports that McKeough Land Company, developer of the Bay Hill project (Leland Township off M-204 at Hoeft Road) has gone out of business. “Unfortunately, we just couldn’t weather the real estate and credit crisis,” company president Mike McKeough was quoted as saying in a news release provided in response to an Enterprise […]

Last minute shopping in Leelanau

Tonight from 4-8 PM, shops, stores & galleries in the village of Leland will host their annual Men’s Shopping Night to help all you Last Minute Larrys find that perfect gift. If you are in last second mode, definitely consider doing your shopping in Leland, Lake Leelanau, Suttons Bay & Peshawbestown, Northport & Omena, Glen […]

Alisha Glass & Penn State volleyball – "best ever"

Dec 21, 2008 Last night Penn State blanked Stanford for their second straight NCAA title (includes video) – get all the details (including photos and the post game press conference) from Penn State Volleyball. Dec 18, 2008 The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that the Penn State Nittany Lions, led by 1st All American and Leland […]

Thanks to the Leelanau County Road Commission

Patricia writes “Thanks to the Leelanau County Road Commission for keeping the roads clear. Without them it would be very difficult to capture our wintry scenes in the countryside.” Thanks indeed. The Leelanau County Road Commission today is responsible for 170 miles of primary roads and 425 miles of local roads. Approximately 80% of these […]

Meet the next Leelanau County Administrator

Eric Carlson at the Leelanau Enterprise takes a look at the 4 finalists for the position of County Administrator, one of whom will likely replace current administrator David W. Gill who retires at the end of December: Peter Garwood, who currently serves as coordinator/planner for Antrim County, that county’s top administrative position. Thomas Menzel, who […]

Photo Friday: Hohnke Road by tpowell923

We’ll roll back a few months for this gorgeous photo from Tom of a fall sunrise on Honke Rd. He’s titled this “Hohnke Road, Leelanau County, MI #2”. Where’s #1 you ask? Well right here. See more great shots from around the region in his Up North Michigan slideshow. Have a great weekend folks!