Leelanau News and Events

Workin' on Woolsey: Iconic Structure Getting Repairs and Upgrades

By Art Bukowski | May 15, 2026

Efforts are underway to rehabilitate one of Leelanau County’s most unique and storied buildings.

The Save Woolsey Airport Terminal (SWAT) project is comprised of Leelanau Township government officials and private citizens. The goal is to fix and improve the airport’s stone “terminal,” which has long attracted gazes from passersby and served as a community gathering place for generations.

The group is assuming a cost of about $500,000 for all necessary repairs and upgrades, with about half of that cost already raised privately or allocated from government coffers.

“It’s just such a cool old building, and it would be really nice if it could be used a little more than it …

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Youth For Christ Resuming Operations At 110 North Lake Street, Despite Permit Denial

The Leland LightHouse has reopened its youth Christian clubhouse at 110 North Lake Street, despite a decision …

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Leland Township Library Announces 2026 Summinars Series

LELAND, MI — The Leland Township Public Library will host its annual Leland Library Summinars lecture series …

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Suttons Bay Bingham District Library Announces Summer 2026 Events

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Thursday June 11 @ 2pm - BOOKENDs Book Discussion Group: Violet and Jobie in the Wild …

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Leelanau County Commissioners Bristle At Potential Strategic Planning Costs

Thirty-seven: That’s how many responses the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners got to a request for proposals …

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