Putting The Locals In Locals: Lake Leelanau Restaurant Partners With Historical Society to Tell Tales
By Art Bukowski | July 3, 2026
Did you know Lake Leelanau native Emelia Schaub was Michigan’s first female prosecutor?
Well, if you settle in for Emelia’s Prosecutor Poppers at Locals Lake Leelanau (bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers with cream cheese, served with a side of barbecue sauce) you might be curious enough to ask your server or scan the QR code on the menu.
Schaub (1891-1995) served 12 years as Leelanau County prosecutor, among other notable achievements. She also was the first woman in the United States to successfully defend a person accused of murder, which she did about a year after graduating law school, and was a key force in the eventual official recognition of the …
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