Work Underway in Waterwheel Park

By Art Bukowski | April 27, 2024

A beloved community park in Suttons Bay is getting a facelift designed to improve the appearance and health of a creek that runs through it. ... Read More >>

National Study: Leelanau County Tops the Nation in Food Costs

By Art Bukowski | April 26, 2024

Leelanau County is the most expensive county in the country for food costs, according to a recent national study that’s making the rounds on social ... Read More >>

Tuesday Filing Deadline Brings County Election Races Into Focus

By Craig Manning | April 24, 2024

Though early signs indicated a concerningly sparse field for this year’s impending Leelanau County Board of Commissioners elections, a series of late filings has created ... Read More >>

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | April 24, 2024

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 >>

Barge Owner Pleads Guilty, Gets One Year To Move Vessel

By Craig Manning | April 23, 2024

Donald Balcom, the owner of a decrepit barge that has been repeatedly abandoned at numerous points around Grand Traverse Bay, has pleaded guilty to a ... Read More >>

Polka Kings Of The Midwest: The Past, Present, And Future Of The Cedar Polka Fest

By Craig Manning | April 22, 2024

The 42nd annual Cedar Polka Fest may still be four months out, but organizers are already gearing up for what they say could be the ... Read More >>

Anchors Aweigh: Inside The 'Biggest Season Ever' For Inland Seas

By Craig Manning | April 19, 2024

Thirty-five years after first setting sail, Leelanau County’s Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) is heading into uncharted waters. According to ISEA Executive Director Fred Sitkins, ... Read More >>

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | April 17, 2024

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: An Empire Delight

April 17, 2024

Described as being in one of Empire's "most sought-after neighborhoods," this charming new-build home is move-in ready and is close to some of the county's ... Read More >>

Leelanau Expands Electronic Recycling Program

By Art Bukowski | April 17, 2024

Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world. What’s worse, the vast majority of it goes unrecycled, sending millions of tons to ... Read More >>

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New Distillery Tasting Room Gets Public Hearing In Elmwood Township

A craft distillery in a northern Michigan winery setting: That’s the basic idea behind Bay View Distillery, ...

Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Tax Scams In Leelanau County

With Tax Day just days away, the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office is warning county residents to be ...

Local Collaborative Launches Leelanau Housing Survey

A group of local organizations is seeking public feedback about how to approach the housing shortage in ...

Opening Days: Your Guide To Leelanau Seasonal Businesses And Their Spring 2024 Comebacks

It’s that time of year again! While this winter sometimes felt an awful lot like spring, real ...