Will Leelanau County’s Finance Director Shakeup Affect the 2027 Budget?

By Craig Manning

Leelanau County had its 2027 budget drafted and ready for approval at the end of September. Then, just days after what was supposed to be the final …

Season Draws to a Close for Leland’s Reigning State Championship Soccer Team

By Craig Manning

Despite a similar record to last year, the Leland High School boys soccer team won’t have a chance to defend its Division 4 state title, following a …

A Busy Halloween Weekend in Leelanau County

By Craig Manning

It’s not every year that Halloween falls on a weekend, and Leelanau County is pulling out all the stops to celebrate, with trick-or-treating opportunities and spooky parties …

National Park Foundation Awards $165K For Bear Study At Dunes

The National Park Foundation has awarded Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes $165,000 for a bear population study. The money is part of $12 million in “innovation grants” …

'I Haven't Stopped Smiling:' Mature Trees Spared in Empire

By Art Bukowski

Ten mature trees along Lake Street in Empire were spared from the felling saw after a last-minute citizen rally. The trees, mostly maples, were scheduled to come …

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff

The Leelanau Ticker is back with a look at the most alarming, offbeat, or otherwise newsworthy calls to the Leelanau Office of Emergency Management/911 dispatch. The following …