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 …

Top 8: Comeback Stories Were The Recurring Theme In Leelanau's Biggest News Of 2025

By Craig Manning

Don’t call it a comeback…except, maybe do! Returns and resurrections seemed to be the prevailing theme in Leelanau County’s biggest stories this year, ranging from Sugar Loaf's …

Property Watch: Bright and Cozy in Maple City

This brand new listing offers a smallish but updated home near Maple City.  "This well-kept 3-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home offers comfort, space, and a beautiful setting on …

Amazon Deliveries Provide Small Business Boost in Leelanau County

By Art Bukowski

An online retailing behemoth that’s often criticized for putting the squeeze on small businesses is now providing welcome income to certain shopkeepers in Leelanau County. Amazon is …

From Sugar Loaf To Local Sports, Here's Leelanau County's 2025 By-The-Numbers Breakdown

By Craig Manning

A federal government shutdown that affected operations at Leelanau County’s most famous tourist attraction. A Suttons Bay-set commercial from a major brand that racked up millions of …

Your 6th Annual Leelanau Ticker Fireside Trivia

By Kierstin Gunsberg

Another year, another reason to celebrate a county loaded with history and never short on cool stories (or lore!). Huddle in with your holiday crew for the …