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Leland, Michigan has been ranked by Travel and Leisure as one of the top 20 most beautiful small towns in the U.S. (Neil Blake | MLive)

Follow Josh VanDyke on TwitterWestern Michigan Christian junior Lucas Dick prepares to fire a shot on net during the Division 4 state semifinals against Leland on Nov. 2, 2022. Western Michigan Christian advances to face Ann Arbor Greenhills in the Division 4 state championship game on Saturday at 3 p.m. from Novi High School. Seven minutes into the second stanza, WMC senior Jack Eastway blasted a shot past the Leland keeper to tie the game at 1-1. Every time I take the field, that’s my mindset.”It also doesn’t hurt to have a support group at home that features former Western Michigan Christian girls soccer standout Alexys Riksen. I owe her a lot because she really helped me out and got me out of that slump at the beginning of the year.”Final Score: Western Michigan Christian 3, Leland 1.

Timber samples are giving scientists a look into climate conditions a tree has experienced in its lifetime in New York City.

After recent traffic deaths, including two toddlers, Chicago advocates are calling for citywide infrastructure that would prioritize the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, a sometimes politically fraught issue when some segments of the community push back due to fears of losing parking spaces and traffic lanes.

LEELANAU COUNTY, MICH. -- A new nationwide St. Patrick’s Day commercial prominently features some beloved Northern Michigan landmarks. This week Carhartt and Guinness debuted the minute-long TV spot, which includes iconic Leelanau Peninsula scenes such as Leland’s Fishtown fishing village and Northport’s historic Grand Traverse Lighthouse, according to the Leelanau Ticker. “This year may feel a little different, but last I checked, it’s still St. Paddy’s Day,” the commercial’s narrator says. The commercial is timed to this week’s release of a limited-edition Guinness x Carhartt St. Paddy’s Day gear collection. RELATED:4,500-year-old Isle Royale copper mining district named National Historic LandmarkCan’t reserve your favorite Michigan state park campsite?

Thrillist posted their list of the most haunted places in every state. In Michigan, here's what they picked:South Manitou Island - LelandIf there’s one island that comes packed with its very own creepy legends and haunting history, it’s South Manitou Island, 16 miles offshore from the Leelanau Peninsula. Featuring 300-foot sand dunes, deserted shoreline, and empty campgrounds, it’s about as terrestrially creepy as you can get in Michigan. South Manitou Island is part of an island chain in Lake Michigan that extends north to the Straits of Mackinac. Check out more of Michigan's most haunted places: