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Fishtown's 2026 summer intern returns home
19+ hour, 19+ min ago (137+ words) Leelanau News Fishtown's 2026 summer intern returns home People passing through historic Fishtown this summer may see a familiar and friendly face once frequent around Leland. Leelanau County native Emma Nelson is serving as Fishtown Preservation Society's (FPS) summer intern this…...
Student newspaper features stories of the ranch, poems, and more
19+ hour, 19+ min ago (159+ words) Leelanau News Student newspaper features stories of the ranch, poems, and more Stories of the ranch, poems, recipes, and even a tale of two pigs can be found in a new student- led newspaper based in Lake Leelanau. The six…...
Omena students graduate; summer work ahead
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (307+ words) Omena is seeing lots of graduations, and kids and grandkids here for the summer from college. Congratulations to William Krusel, son of Omena residents Susan and Bill Krusel, who graduated in the Class of 2026 from St. Mary School in Lake…...
From the classroom to the world: Local seniors turn tassels
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (174+ words) Leelanau News From the classroom to the world: Local seniors turn tassels Students in three of the four public high schools donned robes and caps Friday and Sunday for commencement ceremonies. More than 100 students are expected to graduate from county…...
St. Mary students shine in BPA nationals
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (91+ words) Students from St. Mary School recently competed at the Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference held in Nashville, earning national recognition for their outstanding performances in several competitive events. The St. Mary Middle School website design team " Emery Wichern,…...
Foundation awards scholarships
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (156+ words) Leelanau News The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation has awarded a total of $1, 680, 497 to 156 organizations across Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties so far this year. These grant awards come from several of the Community Foundation's grant opportunities,…...
ISEA receives $250 K grant; enters final fundraiser push
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (120+ words) Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) announced on April 27 that it received a $250, 000 matching grant challenge to help propel it through the final push of its fundraising phase for its $11. 1 million "Campaign for the Future of Great Lakes Education." The "dollar-for-dollar…...
S-B earns green designation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (148+ words) Suttons Bay Public Schools has earned its first-ever designation as a Michigan Green School, a statewide recognition awarded by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and…...
Northport School gets lunar recognition
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (149+ words) Leelanau News Northport School gets lunar recognition NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission underway Northport Public School's science club name officially reached space this month, receiving lunar recognition amid the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Artemis II Moon Mission that…...
Dechow honored by AAAS
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (39+ words) Leelanau News Dechow honored by AAAS Dr. Paul C. Dechow of Cleveland Township has been recognized as an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellow at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas....