Leelanau's Coast Holds 1,500 Shipwrecks — and Its Largest Remains Missing

By Ross Boissoneau | Dec. 1, 2025

While the Edmund Fitzgerald has been in the news for the 50th anniversary of its sinking, Lake Michigan and Leelanau County have their own rich … Read More >>

'Tis The Season To Be Jolly: Your Guide To 2025 Holiday Kickoff Celebrations In Leelanau County

By Craig Manning | Nov. 28, 2025

Thanksgiving is in the rearview, which means a few things – namely, snow, Christmas music everywhere, and this weekend’s holiday kickoff celebrations in Leelanau County. … Read More >>

Businesses For Sale, Food Trucks In Solon Township, And Other Leelanau Business News

By Craig Manning | Nov. 26, 2025

Fall tends to be a quieter time of year for Leelanau County business news, but that’s not the case this year. November has seen multiple … Read More >>

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | Nov. 26, 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 >>

Suttons Bay Planning Commission Withholds Approval For Inland Seas Project; What's Next?

By Craig Manning | Nov. 24, 2025

A major expansion at Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) hit a speed bump last week. As The Leelanau Ticker reported in June, ISEA plans to … Read More >>

Forbes Puts A Spotlight On The Leelanau County Wine Scene

By Craig Manning | Nov. 21, 2025

Check out Leelanau County’s latest place of honor in a national publication. This time, it’s Forbes magazine laying some praise on the Leelanau Peninsula wine … Read More >>

Friends Of Sleeping Bear Dunes Lands $100,000 Grant

By Craig Manning | Nov. 21, 2025

The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes announced Thursday that it has received a $100,000 grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF) “to support its capacity … Read More >>

Anderson's Market donates 1,000 pounds of food to LCN

Nov. 21, 2025

Andersons Market in Glen Arbor donated 1,000 pounds of staple food items to Leelanau Christian Neighbors in time for Thanksgiving. It’s to help with food … Read More >>

Five Things To Know About Leelanau County's Newly-Approved 2026 Budget

By Craig Manning | Nov. 21, 2025

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has officially approved a new budget for the 2026 fiscal year, putting a capper on a process that spanned … Read More >>

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

By Art Bukowski | Nov. 19, 2025

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 … Read More >>

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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 …

Sleeping Bear Dunes Back Open, No Major Issues Reported

Back in business.

After the longest federal government shutdown in history, hundreds of thousands of federal employees …

Fleis Education Foundation Auction Underway

The annual Ed & Irene Fleis Education Foundation Auction fundraiser is underway and closes Sunday, Nov. 23. …

Property Watch: Glen Arbor, With Acreage

Yes, $1.2 million for 952 square feet might roll some eyes even in this market, but it …