Work Sessions to Start This Week for Leelanau County's 2026 Budget

By Craig Manning

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners will kick off its budgeting sessions for the 2026 fiscal year starting this week. The calendar of budget work sessions is …

Leelanau Commissioners Talk Parenting Communities Budget, Child Care Vouchers

By Craig Manning

Free car seats for all new babies in the county, better connections with local school districts, and the beginnings of a new child care voucher program: These …

Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference Starts Today

The Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference connects producers and growers across the region for farm tours, hands-on workshops, and networking. Farmers of all ilks and backgrounds gather to network, …

Leelanau Dark Sky Movement Gains Traction

By Art Bukowski

Gina Harder remembers exactly when she realized the power of the night sky. Harder, a former Leelanau Township trustee, was building her home in Omena about 10 …

Public Health Advisory Remains in Effect for Bingham Boat Launch On Lake Leelanau

By Craig Manning

A boat launch on the east side of Lake Leelanau remains under a public health advisory, following the release of raw sewage into the water earlier this …

Three Leelanau County Establishments Land 'Farm Stop' Grants From MDARD

By Craig Manning

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has announced grants to seven farm stops throughout the state of Michigan, totaling $342,000. Three of those businesses are …