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 Wednesday, June 10, 2026

8:00 AM

Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market

Held on Saturdays through June 27 from 7:30am-noon; also on Wednesdays starting in June until July 1 from … More Info >>

9:45 AM

GTRLC: Trail Building @ The Ridge

Get a sneak peek of The Ridge before it opens to the public! Join GTRLC for a hands-on … More Info >>

10:00 AM

2026 Summer Member Show

Runs June 6 - July 10. Opening reception on June 6 from 5-7pm. Featuring a wide variety of … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Beyond the Print

Runs May 16 - June 19. Opening reception held on May 16 at 4pm. Featuring works by regional … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Jennifer Tobias

My 45th Parallel Lives explores the landscapes & agricultural traditions of two places the artist calls home: Northern … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Seniors on the T.A.R.T.

A weekly get-together for seniors to help them become more active & find social connections. Join a group … More Info >>

10:30 AM

Balance Bike Meet Ups (ER)

From June through Aug., Norte hosts Balance Bike Club meetups for first-time riders. These low-key, drop-in affairs are … More Info >>

10:30 AM

Balance Bike Meet Ups (TC)

From June through Aug., Norte hosts Balance Bike Club meetups for first-time riders. These low-key, drop-in affairs are … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Quiet Observations - Bruce Peeso & Jude Pokorny

Partners in life & art, Jude Pokorny & Bruce Peeso are well known throughout the U.S. for their … More Info >>

12:00 PM

2026 Northport Photo Exhibit

This annual exhibit, now in its ninth year, continues to grow in both artistic reach & visual diversity. … More Info >>

2:00 PM

Antrim 0-6 Summer Safety Kick-off Event

Families can learn about summer safety, including fire safety, body safety & car seat checks. There will also … More Info >>

5:00 PM

3rd Annual Benzie Pride Month Dinner

Enjoy appetizers, pizza & dessert. There will also be live music & a craft table. More Info >>

6:00 PM

Cerus Quartet Open Rehearsal

These interactive sessions offer audiences the opportunity to observe rehearsals, hear works in progress, ask questions, & chat … More Info >>

6:00 PM

Transportation Riders United Round-The-Mitten Transit Tour

Stop on a statewide tour using only public transportation to travel between cities in MI. Along the way … More Info >>

7:00 PM

Novelist Sara Maurer

Meet debut novelist Sara Maurer, purchase a copy of "A Good Animal," & enjoy a glass of wine … More Info >>

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