Leelanau News and Events

Real Estate Scam Prompts Data Center Moratorium Talks In Kasson Township

By Craig Manning | June 10, 2026

The Kasson Township Board will consider adopting a temporary ban on data centers at their regular June meeting, scheduled for this evening (Wednesday). The potential moratorium comes at the request of the township’s planning commission, which has been fielding questions and concerns about data centers from residents ever since a bogus real estate ad popped up online this spring. That ad, which purported to offer 200 acres of land for sale near Cedar, specifically framed the listing as “a strategic location for data center development.”

“What started us looking into data centers and doing some possible ordinance work on the subject was that someone put up a large parcel of …

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The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

The Leelanau Ticker is back with a look at the most alarming, offbeat, or otherwise newsworthy calls …

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Leelanau County Administrator Placed On Leave Pending Internal Investigation

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to place County Administrator Jim Dyer on paid administrative …

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Leland Township To Host Streetscape Master Plan Workshop This Week

A process aimed at improving the streets of Leland will start in earnest this week, with a …

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The Summer 40: Your Guide To Summer 2026 In Leelanau County

Festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts, road races, and sidewalk sales: No matter what summer means to you, the …

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Today Thursday, June 11, 2026

2:00 PM

East Bay Corners Farmers Market

Shop fresh local produce, baked goods, handmade items & more while connecting with neighbors & supporting regional farmers … More Info >>

2:00 PM

Outdoor Angler Adventure with Master Angler, Don Reynolds

Don will talk about the basics of fishing in northern Michigan. Learn about the best practices of angling, … More Info >>

2:00 PM

Thursday Afternoon Interlochen Farm Market

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4:00 PM

Cone with a Cop

Meet representatives from the Michigan State Police, Grand Traverse Sheriff's office, & Traverse City Police Department. More Info >>

4:00 PM

Slide Presentation on Native History

Author Robert Downes will give a slide presentation on Native American history prior to exploration by Europeans. Q&A/discussion … More Info >>

5:30 PM

Everyone Has a Story: Storytelling Community Circle

Join The Kingsley Folk School for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle, Everyone Has a Story. Share real … More Info >>

6:00 PM

Noir at the Library Presents "Double Indemnity"

Enjoy the seminal film noir classic "Double Indemnity," with Fred MacMurray & Barbara Stanwyck. No admission fee & … More Info >>

6:00 PM

Pride Extravaganza

Jaw-dropping drag, kings & queens serving looks, comedy, glamour, music, & more. Entertainers include Ben Eaton, Mercedes Benz-Over, … More Info >>

6:30 PM

Grand Traverse Musicale Scholarship Winners' Concerts

Grand Traverse Musicale recently awarded $29,400 in scholarships to thirty-two local youth. Hear these talented recipients perform. More Info >>

7:00 PM

"More than a Marm: The Power of One Person to Leave a Lasting Legacy"

Presented by Douglas A. Glick, LMSA, president of the Marilla Historical Society in Manistee County. This presentation is … More Info >>

7:00 PM

"Once Upon a Mattress"

OTP's youth performers offer a musical version of "The Princess and the Pea." Full of humor, quirky characters, … More Info >>

7:00 PM

A Heady History of Up North Beer

Presented by the Elk Rapids Area Historical Society. $10 tickets sold at door will include admission & a … More Info >>

7:00 PM

Book Launch for Local Author, Eloise Corvo

Join Eloise in celebrating her newest release, "Tunnel Vision: A Stone's Throw Mystery!" More Info >>

7:00 PM

International Affairs Forum: Climate & Security

IAF hosts Sherri Goodman, former U.S. Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Environmental Security, examining climate strategy as inseparable … More Info >>

8:00 PM

Grand Traverse Musicale Scholarship Winners' Concerts

Grand Traverse Musicale recently awarded $29,400 in scholarships to thirty-two local youth. Hear these talented recipients perform. More Info >>

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