Leelanau News and Events

About Us


The Ticker is Traverse City’s go-to digital source for local news and insider information. A multimedia news and events service, we deliver a free daily news email to more than 32,000 subscribers, and maintain a website that features up-to-the-minute news, events, community information, homes for sale, classifieds, movie times, and much more.

 The Ticker was launched in 2009 and is owned by Eyes Only Media, which also produces the Traverse City Business News, the Northern Express and other publications.

Looking to advertise? Great idea… 95.5% of our advertisers are satisfied or very satisfied with the Ticker! Click here for more information. 

Promoting an event? Click here to submit an event for consideration in our Calendar. 

Subscribe Free to Daily Ticker Email

Join more than 32,000 people who receive our Ticker email every morning, free of charge. The email includes local news stories, a calendar of the day's events, and more. 

Click here to subscribe. 

Sugar Loaf Lives: Leelanau Conservancy Announces Acquisition, Revitalization Plans For Long-Dormant Resort Property

Leelanau County’s crown jewel is (finally) ready to shine again.

The Leelanau Conservancy announced Thursday that it …

Read More >>

Glen Lake Association Launches New Survey To Inform Forthcoming Strategic Plan

The Glen Lake Association (GLA) is inviting members of the local community to participate in a brand-new …

Read More >>

Property Watch: Three Levels in Leland (On The River!)

This three-level home has 40 feet of private waterfront on the Leland River and a "perfect blend …

Read More >>