Saying Goodbye: A Look At Three Retiring Leelanau County Educators

By Art Bukowski

Each year, The Ticker is proud to showcase some of the best and brightest graduates in Leelanau County. But what about the educators who shaped those young …

Property Watch: Affordable on Shady Lane

You won't find full Leelanau County homes of any size much cheaper than the $319,000 asking price for this listing on Shady Lane near Suttons Bay.  "Ideally located within …

Backyard Blues, Brews & BBQ Coming to Lively Acres in August

Lively Acres has announced a new festival for August. the first annual Backyard Blues, Brews & BBQ will be held on August 7 and 8. "Our Backyard space …

Short-Term Rental Ordinance In Empire, Affordable Housing Development In Suttons Bay Move Forward

By Craig Manning

Two proposals aimed at addressing housing shortages in Leelanau County are moving forward after public hearings last week. The first, a pending Empire Township ordinance that would …

Real Estate Scam Prompts Data Center Moratorium Talks In Kasson Township

By Craig Manning

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 …

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 …