'This Is A Repudiation:' What's Next After Northport School Board Shake-Up?

By Art Bukowski | Nov. 6, 2026

Two of the most vocal and persistent critics of Northport Public School's administration won seats on the school board by wide margins. So, what happens … Read More >>

Burns Wins Drain Commissioner Race as Leelanau Joins State, County in Historic Blue Wave

By Craig Manning | Nov. 4, 2026

Democrat Kristy Burns won a contentious race for Leelanau County drain commissioner Tuesday, as Leelanau County got swept up in a statewide and nationwide “blue … Read More >>

Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District To Host Sixth Annual Strolling Lights Festival

Nov. 4, 2026

Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District will host the sixth annual Strolling Lights Festival starting Thanksgiving through the end of the year. In 2020, the Crystal River … Read More >>

Construction Begins on Harbor West Marina Renovation

By Craig Manning | Nov. 4, 2026

With the 2026 boating season in the rearview, the Harbor West Yacht Club has commenced construction on a large-scale renovation and modernization of its marina. … Read More >>

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | Nov. 4, 2026

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 >>

Will Leelanau County’s Finance Director Shakeup Affect the 2027 Budget?

By Craig Manning | Nov. 2, 2026

Leelanau County had its 2027 budget drafted and ready for approval at the end of September. Then, just days after what was supposed to be … Read More >>

Season Draws to a Close for Leland’s Reigning State Championship Soccer Team

By Craig Manning | Oct. 30, 2026

Despite a similar record to last year, the Leland High School boys soccer team won’t have a chance to defend its Division 4 state title, … Read More >>

A Busy Halloween Weekend in Leelanau County

By Craig Manning | Oct. 30, 2026

It’s not every year that Halloween falls on a weekend, and Leelanau County is pulling out all the stops to celebrate, with trick-or-treating opportunities and … Read More >>

National Park Foundation Awards $165K For Bear Study At Dunes

Oct. 28, 2026

The National Park Foundation has awarded Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes $165,000 for a bear population study. The money is part of $12 million in … Read More >>

'I Haven't Stopped Smiling:' Mature Trees Spared in Empire

By Art Bukowski | Oct. 28, 2026

Ten mature trees along Lake Street in Empire were spared from the felling saw after a last-minute citizen rally. The trees, mostly maples, were scheduled … Read More >>

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