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Glen Lake Girl Power: Inside Leelanau County's Only All-Girls Tennis Program

By Art Bukowski | April 24, 2026

Isabelle Peplinski was quite persistent.

Peplinski, now a senior at Glen Lake Community Schools, was one of a few girls to play on the school’s technically co-ed (but mostly boys) tennis program through her sophomore year.

Although she was indeed competitive, it just didn’t feel quite right.

“I definitely wanted a girls team, because a lot of my friends who I played with in middle school didn’t play tennis in high school due to the fact that it was co-ed,” she tells The Ticker. “So I really wanted the opportunity for them to play without being uncomfortable.”

Peplinski started by getting a list of girls who would play if there …

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Property Watch: South Bar Farmhouse

A buyer looking to immerse themselves in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore life should look no …

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Only One Candidate Apiece For Road Commissioner, Drain Commissioner After Election Filing Deadline

Tuesday marked the filing deadline for August 2026 primary elections in Leelanau County, and the two key …

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Universally Accessible Playground Nearing Fruition In Suttons Bay

Leelanau County is set to get its first-ever universally accessible playground – at least, if project coordinators …

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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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What’s Going On With Nittolo’s In Lake Leelanau?

Two new restaurant concepts are headed for the Nittolo’s Seafood & Pizza building in Lake Leelanau this …

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Today Saturday, April 25, 2026

9:00 AM

2026 Wood Memorial Trout Run

Featuring a 5K, 10K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk. 5K & 10K start at 9am; 1 Mile … More Info >>

9:00 AM

Members Create

This exhibition runs from March 20 - May 28, with a public reception on March 20 at 5pm … More Info >>

9:00 AM

Norte Youth Cycling & TVC Join Together for “Free Lids For Cyclin’ Kids” Event & Spring Yard Sale

Stop by to explore a variety of bikes, racks & bike-related items for sale. All proceeds support youth … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Bloom! A Celebration of Spring

Work in all media by local & regional artists in celebration of spring. Runs through May 8. Open … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Indoor Farmers Market

Browse the Mercato halls every Sat. through April. More than 30 vendors offer a variety of items from … More Info >>

10:00 AM

International Day of Tai Chi

All around the globe, people will be enjoying Tai Chi in public spaces at 10am on the last … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Local Color A to Z

Showcase of works in oil, acrylic, watercolor & mixed media created by a talented local artist group. Runs … More Info >>

10:00 AM

MakerFest 2026!

Featuring more than 40 tables, all with hands-on projects. Presented in partnership with RecycleSmart & GTC Parks & … More Info >>

11:00 AM

12th Annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week

April 24 – May 2. Participating restaurants share their special menus & unique culinary offerings. More Info >>

11:00 AM

Impressions of an Era: Prints from the Denison Museum Collection

This selection of prints, created between 1970 & 1990 by nationally & internationally recognized contemporary artists, reflects two … More Info >>

11:00 AM

New Perspectives: Recent Aquisitions from the Dennos Permanent Art Collection

Runs Jan. 23 - May 31. From new paintings & works on paper gifted through the Museum Exchange … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Protest Against Israel's Genocide Against Palestine

Israel continues committing brutal genocide in Gaza & stealing more Palestinian land in the West Bank. Elected leaders … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Trilobite Treasures

Runs Jan. 23 - May 31. This exhibit presents Paleozoic creatures in a way that tells a story … More Info >>

12:00 PM

3rd Annual Chili Cookoff Benefitting Michigan Parkinson Foundation

Includes a silent auction. Check, exact change or Venmo will be accepted. More Info >>

12:00 PM

Sit. Stay. Heal

Animal therapy, art, writing, sound, movement & more. More Info >>

12:30 PM

AAUW-TC April Speaker Event

Local entrepreneur & community leader Stephanie Lee Wiitala (S2S Sugar 2 Salt) will be the featured speaker at … More Info >>

1:00 PM

In-Store Book Signing with MI Author Lisa Peers

Lisa helps celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with a book signing for her novel, "Motor City Love Song." The … More Info >>

2:00 PM

The Drowsy Chaperone

This fun comedy begins with a theater-loving narrator as a 1920s musical springs to life in his apartment … More Info >>

7:00 PM

"Acting Can Be Murder"

Presented by the Elk Rapids Players, this production follows a community theater troupe where the off-stage drama turns … More Info >>

7:30 PM

"Love’s Labour's Lost"

Enjoy Shakespeare's comedy "Love's Labour's Lost," where a group of noblemen vow to avoid the company of women … More Info >>

7:30 PM

Mashup's Queer Cabaret

Join Mashup Rock & Roll Musical for an evening of games, prizes, & the weirdest musical numbers you … More Info >>

7:30 PM

TC Phil: Tina & Kevin

The TC Phil’s new Concertmaster, Tina Qu, joins forces with Maestro Rhodes in a showcase of artistry for … More Info >>

7:30 PM

The Drowsy Chaperone

This fun comedy begins with a theater-loving narrator as a 1920s musical springs to life in his apartment … More Info >>

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