Property Watch: Eye-Popping Acreage

June 22, 2026

This listing is billed as a "rare opportunity to own 215 acres of private, protected countryside in the heart of Leelanau County’s Centerville Township, located … Read More >>

Noted Aerial Photographer Opens Leland Gallery, Numerous Local Businesses Expand To Leelanau

By Craig Manning | June 22, 2026

An art gallery debut in Leland, new Suttons Bay locations for a handful of beloved northern Michigan businesses, and news about a temporarily closed Glen … Read More >>

Bay Theatre Unveils Lineup For Fall '26 'Live At The Bay' Series

By Craig Manning | June 19, 2026

The Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay has announced its “Live at the Bay” concert and event series for the fall 2026 season. The new season … Read More >>

Details Emerge About What Triggered Dyer’s Administrative Leave

By Craig Manning | June 19, 2026

A week after the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners placed County Administrator Jim Dyer on paid administrative leave, more details have emerged about what triggered … Read More >>

LTCF Announces Latest Grants and Scholarship Recipients

June 19, 2026

The Leelanau Township Community Foundation (LTCF) Board of Trustees approved grants to four organizations in Leelanau County: Northport Youth Sailing School (NYSS), recipient of a … Read More >>

Make It A Double: Behind Grand Traverse Distillery’s Accidental Leelanau Expansion

By Craig Manning | June 17, 2026

Last Thursday, Grand Traverse Distillery opened its first-ever tasting room in Suttons Bay. In the coming weeks, the business will also reopen its Leland shop, … Read More >>

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | June 17, 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 >>

Saying Goodbye: A Look At Three Retiring Leelanau County Educators

By Art Bukowski | June 15, 2026

Each year, The Ticker is proud to showcase some of the best and brightest graduates in Leelanau County. But what about the educators who shaped … Read More >>

Property Watch: Affordable on Shady Lane

June 12, 2026

You won't find full Leelanau County homes of any size much cheaper than the $319,000 asking price for this listing on Shady Lane near Suttons Bay. "Ideally … Read More >>

Backyard Blues, Brews & BBQ Coming to Lively Acres in August

June 12, 2026

Lively Acres has announced a new festival for August. the first annual Backyard Blues, Brews & BBQ will be held on August 7 and 8. "Our … Read More >>

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Short-Term Rental Ordinance In Empire, Affordable Housing Development In Suttons Bay Move Forward

Two proposals aimed at addressing housing shortages in Leelanau County are moving forward after public hearings last …

Real Estate Scam Prompts Data Center Moratorium Talks In Kasson Township

The Kasson Township Board will consider adopting a temporary ban on data centers at their regular June …

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 …

Leelanau County Administrator Placed On Leave Pending Internal Investigation

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to place County Administrator Jim Dyer on paid administrative …