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

By Craig Manning | Nov. 5, 2025

After 11 weeks of budget work sessions, the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is nearing a finalized (and balanced) operating budget for the 2026 fiscal … Read More >>

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | Nov. 5, 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 >>

Property Watch: 'Whimsical Retreat' in Cedar

Nov. 5, 2025

This brand-new listing at 2580 E Bellinger Road in Cedar is billed as a "truly whimsical and one-of-a-kind retreat tucked among 40 acres of cedar and … Read More >>

Leland Boys Soccer Team Wins State Championship Title

By Craig Manning | Nov. 3, 2025

Leland Public School’s boys soccer team won a nailbiter of a game on Saturday to clinch a Division 4 state title. The Comets beat Grosse … Read More >>

Breakfast/Lunch Spot Headed For Former Tribune Space In Northport; Hive Coffee Plots Two New Business Ventures; Other Restaurant/Retail News

By Craig Manning | Nov. 3, 2025

A new breakfast and lunch spot is coming to Northport, a Suttons Bay coffee shop is diversifying with two new businesses, and Nittolo’s Lake Leelanau … Read More >>

The Leelanau Halloween Handbook: Your Guide To Trick-Or-Treating And Spooky Celebrations

By Craig Manning | Oct. 31, 2025

Happy Halloween! From family-friendly trick-or-treating events to grown-up costume parties, Leelanau County has something for everyone this Halloween weekend. The Leelanau Ticker has your guide … Read More >>

Leelanau Township Community Foundation Awards $58,177 in Grants

Oct. 31, 2025

Leelanau Township Community Foundation (LTCF) Board of Trustees approved grants to three organizations in Leelanau County: · Friendship Community Center (LIFT), recipient of a $10,000 … Read More >>

Property Watch: Iconic Willowbrook Mill Up For Sale

Oct. 31, 2025

One of Northport's most icnonic buildings is for sale. Willowbrook Mill at 201 N. Mill Street was listed this week at $1.6 million. Though listed for … Read More >>

Leland Boy's Soccer Headed to State Finals

Oct. 31, 2025

The Leland boys soccer team won 2-1 in the state semifinals Tuesday night against Grandville Calvin Christian, avenging a 2-0 loss from earlier in the … Read More >>

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