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

By Craig Manning | Dec. 26, 2025

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 … Read More >>

Your 6th Annual Leelanau Ticker Fireside Trivia

By Kierstin Gunsberg | Dec. 24, 2025

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 … Read More >>

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | Dec. 24, 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 >>

Leelanau’s Loose Threads: Final Meetings Of The Year Address Some Of 2025’s Lingering Questions

By Craig Manning | Dec. 22, 2025

Last week marked the final meetings of 2025 for many of Leelanau County’s boards and commissions, answering some – but not all – of 2025’s … Read More >>

Fire Destroys One Home, Damages Two More Near Glen Lake

Dec. 21, 2025

One home was destroyed and two others were seriously damaged in an early morning fire near Glen Lake. The fire, which involved three homes on … Read More >>

Property Watch: 18 Acres and a Fixer Upper

Dec. 19, 2025

This listing offers 18 acres in Leelanau Township near Northport. On those acres are a historic barn, sizable garage/storage space and open acreage just minutes … Read More >>

'We Need Wins For Our Farmers:' A Conversation With Leelanau Native And Michigan Farm Bureau President Ben LaCross

By Art Bukowski | Dec. 19, 2025

A Leelanau native who’s led the state’s top agricultural advocacy group for a year is looking for industry momentum heading into 2026. Ben LaCross took … Read More >>

‘Immediate Building Limitations’ At Cedar Station Spell Uncertainty For The Folded Leaf, Other Businesses

By Craig Manning | Dec. 17, 2025

It’s been a roller coaster of a month for the Folded Leaf, the bookstore, art gallery, and ”snuggery” that opened its doors in downtown Cedar … Read More >>

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | Dec. 17, 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 >>

Leland Township Announces Rescheduled Public Hearing For Youth For Christ Permit

By Craig Manning | Dec. 16, 2025

A public hearing cancelled earlier this month due to crowd size has been rescheduled for early next year. As the Leelanau Ticker reported on December … Read More >>

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Leelanau Commissioner Donates Entire Government Salary To Habitat For Humanity

Rick Robbins, who won a seat on the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners last fall, tells The …

Elmwood Gets $400K for Proposed Cherry Bend Trail

Elmwood Township is one of many municipalities to receive grants in the latest Michigan Natural Resources Trust …

Property Watch: Affordable(ish) Near Timberlee

This listing offers a "beautifully maintained Timberlee home offering the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and Northern …