Leelanau-Made Cherry Vinegar Expands to Multi-State Distribution

By Craig Manning

Hallstedt Homestead Cherries is taking its Red Truck Orchards cherry vinegar brand to the next level, with the launch of a brand-new high-speed bottling line and expanded …

Freshwater Research & Innovation Center On Track for Spring 2027 Opening

By Art Bukowski

Matt McDonough is thrilled to watch it all come together.   The “it” in this instance is the Freshwater Research & Innovation Center, which over the past …

Property Watch: Made For The Water On Lake Leelanau

This spacious lakefront estate just hit the market for $2.5 million. "Privately set on 1.85 acres with 209 feet of frontage on South Lake Leelanau, this 5-bedroom, …

Leland Man Arraigned on Illegal Dredging Charge

By Craig Manning

Leland Township resident Vincent Tomczak is facing a criminal charge for “alleged violation of wetlands,” the office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday. Tomczak, who …

Three Candidates, One Hot-Button Race for Drain Commissioner

By Craig Manning

An oft-overlooked elected position is shaping up to be one of this fall’s most competitive races in Leelanau County. Following the March resignation of former county drain …

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 …