Leelanau News and Events

Fleis Education Foundation Auction Underway

Nov. 14, 2025

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 … Read More >>


Property Watch: Glen Arbor, With Acreage

Nov. 14, 2025

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 … Read More >>


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

By Art Bukowski | Nov. 14, 2025

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, … Read More >>


The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | Nov. 12, 2025

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. … Read More >>


Artificial Intelligence At The County Government Center? Board Of Commissioners To Consider Policy

By Craig Manning | Nov. 12, 2025

Leelanau County could soon have documented rules in place regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for county workers. As part of today’s executive board … Read More >>


Glen Lake Football Wins District Title, Eyes Regional Crown

By Craig Manning | Nov. 10, 2025

Despite playing catch-up for the entire first half of Friday’s district final game against East Jordan, Glen Lake’s football team was ultimately the one punching … Read More >>


Notes From The Locker Room: Two Leelanau Coaches Reflect On Banner Seasons

By Craig Manning | Nov. 10, 2025

It’s been an exhilarating season to be a sports fan in Leelanau County. From soccer to football to cross country, the fall season brought deep … Read More >>


Flying High: New Blue Bird Welcomes Guests, Irons Out Kinks

By Art Bukowski | Nov. 7, 2025

Skip Telgard is resting a little easier these days – literally. It’s not that his work in the brand-new version of Leland’s beloved Blue Bird … Read More >>


'Music Moviefest' Kicks Off At The Bay Theatre This Weekend

By Craig Manning | Nov. 6, 2025

Hot on the heels of a run of the new Bruce Springsteen biopic, Deliver Me from Nowhere, The Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay is kicking … Read More >>


Kasson Township Voters Reject Fire Station Bond Proposal

By Craig Manning | Nov. 5, 2025

Cedar Area Fire and Rescue (CAFR) won’t be getting a new fire station after all – at least not with bond funds. Kasson Township voters … Read More >>



Leelanau County Board Nears Completion On 2026 Budget Plan, Navigates Substantial Increase In Health Insurance Costs

After 11 weeks of budget work sessions, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is nearing a finalized …

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The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

The Leelanau Ticker is back with a look at the most alarming, offbeat, or otherwise newsworthy calls …

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Property Watch: 'Whimsical Retreat' in Cedar

This brand-new listing at 2580 E Bellinger Road in Cedar is billed as a "truly whimsical and one-of-a-kind …

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Leland Boys Soccer Team Wins State Championship Title

Leland Public School’s boys soccer team won a nailbiter of a game on Saturday to clinch a …

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