Sugar Loaf Site Plan Under Review, Opening Planned for Mid-2026

By Art Bukowski

The Leelanau Conservancy is seeking township approval for its plans to turn an iconic former ski resort into a public recreation area. Meanwhile, conservancy leaders urge the …

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 is …

Sleeping Bear Dunes Back Open, No Major Issues Reported

By Art Bukowski

Back in business. After the longest federal government shutdown in history, hundreds of thousands of federal employees have or are returning to work after about six weeks …

Fleis Education Foundation Auction Underway

The annual Ed & Irene Fleis Education Foundation Auction fundraiser is underway and closes Sunday, Nov. 23. The Foundation has awarded over $840,000 in scholarships to more …

Property Watch: Glen Arbor, With Acreage

Yes, $1.2 million for 952 square feet might roll some eyes even in this market, but it should be noted that this listing is for not just a …

Kasson Township, Cedar Area Fire & Rescue Back To Drawing Board On New Station

By Art Bukowski

It’s back to the drawing board with plans for a new fire and rescue station that would serve a large swath of central Leelanau County, and a …