'This Is A Repudiation:' What's Next After Northport School Board Shake-Up?

By Art Bukowski

Two of the most vocal and persistent critics of Northport Public School's administration won seats on the school board by wide margins. So, what happens now? Eric …

Burns Wins Drain Commissioner Race as Leelanau Joins State, County in Historic Blue Wave

By Craig Manning

Democrat Kristy Burns won a contentious race for Leelanau County drain commissioner Tuesday, as Leelanau County got swept up in a statewide and nationwide “blue wave.” Liberal …

Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District To Host Sixth Annual Strolling Lights Festival

Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District will host the sixth annual Strolling Lights Festival starting Thanksgiving through the end of the year.  In 2020, the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational …

Construction Begins on Harbor West Marina Renovation

By Craig Manning

With the 2026 boating season in the rearview, the Harbor West Yacht Club has commenced construction on a large-scale renovation and modernization of its marina. According to …

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 …

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 …