Leelanau News and Events

Potential Antrim Departure Could (Eventually) Mean More 86th District Court Time For Leelanau

By Craig Manning | Oct. 17, 2025

The 86th District Court – which handles criminal and civil matters for Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Antrim counties – is feeling the strain of staffing challenges, growing caseloads, and overtaxed judges. The court’s issues could be resolved if/when the state legislature takes up a bill that would separate Antrim County from the court for good. In the meantime, though, Leelanau County – which has the lowest caseload of the three counties – will have to settle for limited facetime with judges.

At Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, Chief Judge Robert Cooney and Court Administrator Gwen Taylor were on hand to report on the status of the 86th District Court. Central …

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Leelanau Board Releases Official Statement Regarding Dyer Complaint

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners has issued its official statement concerning the recent investigation into a …

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The Northport Promise Introduces New Program To Help Students Save Money For Post-Secondary Education

A new grant-funded program is launching to assist students at Northport Public School (NPS) in saving money …

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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 …

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Long-Awaited Reawakenings: Leelanau County Businesses Plot Returns

Numerous long-gestating projects in Leelanau County are finally nearing the finish line. From the reborn Northern Latitudes …

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Pickleball, Ice Skating Called For in New Hancock Field Plan

A beloved Leland park could see considerable upgrades and additions based on a plan approved by township …

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Today Friday, October 17, 2025

8:30 AM

LGBTQ+ Seniors Coffee Morning

Start the morning off with a cup of Higher Grounds coffee. More Info >>

9:00 AM

HIStory / HERstory: Whose Story?

This exhibition explores the idea that the victors have written history. It opens Aug. 15 at 5pm with … More Info >>

9:00 AM

Something To Smile About: Mixed Media Paintings by Carol C Spaulding

Enjoy this small group of new mixed media paintings that runs from Sept. 2 - Dec. 17. See … More Info >>

10:00 AM

Elemental: Earth, Fire, Air, Water

Michigan artists explore the elements as inspiration for their work in a variety of media. Runs Oct. 17 … More Info >>

10:30 AM

October Wellness Series

Join psychiatrist Andrea Skrocki for a presentation & discussion on Seasonal Affective Disorder. Learn practical tools to manage … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Beneath the Surface: Training Tomorrow’s Water Stewards

The Great Lakes Water Studies Institute at NMC is advancing freshwater, groundwater, & marine science through cutting-edge technology, … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Dewey Blocksma: Roundtable

Blocksma's artwork is a gathering of figures & ideas, real & imagined, informed by medicine & art. Common … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Guild Pop-Up Exhibit: Jane Kendra

Embracing the Horizon. Kendra uses the striking colors of the Great Lakes as the inspiration for her waterscape … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Highways & Byways

CTAC, TC invited Michigan artists to submit work for Highways and Byways, a juried exhibition exploring the roads … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Ice Into Ocean: Arctic Tracings

This exhibition is the result of a seven year collaboration between Cy Keener & Justine Holzman, exploring how … More Info >>

11:00 AM

Light/House- Ruminations on the Storm

Enjoy the curious & fantastically strange artwork of multi-disciplinary artist Saul Gray-Hildenbrand. His sculptures, paintings & fiber wall … More Info >>

12:00 PM

3rd Annual When Form Meets Function Exhibit

This juried show spotlights artists who work in three dimensions - clay, wood & fiber - & gives … More Info >>

12:00 PM

Port Oneida Path to Page: A Hiking & Writing Experience

For writers at any level, but especially for those interested in creating history-inspired pieces. Hike through farms, woods … More Info >>

12:00 PM

The 17th Annual Frankfort Film Festival

Oct. 15-19. Films include "Tina" "Every Little Thing," "Dahomey," "The Life of Chuck," "Scrapper," "Small Things Like These," … More Info >>

5:00 PM

Fall Artisan & Wine Walk

Stroll from store to store viewing work from local artisans, sampling local fare & refreshments. A walking guide … More Info >>

6:00 PM

Poetry with Glover Davis

Poet Glover Davis will share selections from his various collections including Academy of Dreams. Davis is Professor Emeritus … More Info >>

6:00 PM

Raise a Rosé Weekend

Recognize October Breast Cancer Awareness month & benefit the Munson Cancer Fund, Oct. 17-19. This event is presented … More Info >>

7:30 PM

Aged to Perfection: "Heaven on Their Minds"

Featuring "The Moussaka Meeting" & "Waiting for God." More Info >>

7:30 PM

Grumpy Monkey

Meet Jim the Chimpanzee, the oft-grouchy protagonist of Suzanne Lang’s New York Times bestselling children’s series, who comes … More Info >>

7:30 PM

Screams In the Dark Haunted Attractions

Embark on a terrifying adventure through the twisted halls of Blackwood Manor & the haunting paths of Trails … More Info >>

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