Leelanau News and Events

Inside The 'Community's Living Room:' Little Traverse Inn Enters 15th Year

By Art Bukowski | Jan. 2, 2026

Scottish-born Graeme Leask figured his time in the states would be brief. Life, as it sometimes does, delivered an entirely different path. It was almost … Read More >>


The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | Dec. 31, 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 >>


Top 8: Comeback Stories Were The Recurring Theme In Leelanau's Biggest News Of 2025

By Craig Manning | Dec. 31, 2025

Don’t call it a comeback…except, maybe do! Returns and resurrections seemed to be the prevailing theme in Leelanau County’s biggest stories this year, ranging from … Read More >>


Property Watch: Bright and Cozy in Maple City

Dec. 29, 2025

This brand new listing offers a smallish but updated home near Maple City.  "This well-kept 3-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home offers comfort, space, and a beautiful … Read More >>


Amazon Deliveries Provide Small Business Boost in Leelanau County

By Art Bukowski | Dec. 29, 2025

An online retailing behemoth that’s often criticized for putting the squeeze on small businesses is now providing welcome income to certain shopkeepers in Leelanau County. … Read More >>


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

This listing offers 18 acres in Leelanau Township near Northport. On those acres are a historic barn, …

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

A Leelanau native who’s led the state’s top agricultural advocacy group for a year is looking for …

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

It’s been a roller coaster of a month for the Folded Leaf, the bookstore, art gallery, and …

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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 …

Read More >>