Leelanau News and Events

National Trails Day Events On The Books At Sleeping Bear Dunes

By Craig Manning | June 4, 2025

Both the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes will host trail cleanup events at the park this weekend, in celebration … Read More >>

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | June 4, 2025

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 >>

A Quarter-Million Dollar Windfall: Two Big State Grants Support River Health, Agriculture In Leelanau County

By Craig Manning | June 4, 2025

Two big state grants are on the way to Leelanau County, including a six-figure spend from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to continue … Read More >>

'The Shoe Just Fit:' Art's Tavern Changing Hands After 25 Years

By Art Bukowski | June 2, 2025

A Leelanau County institution and one of northern Michigan’s most popular restaurants has new owners. Paul and Barbara Olson are set to close today on … Read More >>

Suttons Bay Public Schools Will Celebrate Movie Music, Raise Funds With June 14 Concert

By Craig Manning | May 30, 2025

Music students at Suttons Bay Public Schools (SBPS) will conclude the school year with a benefit concert called “Movie Music Magic,” scheduled for 5pm on … Read More >>

Musical Theater Will Make A Long-Awaited Return To Northport This Summer

By Craig Manning | May 30, 2025

It was one of Leelanau County’s fondest summertime traditions: Every other year, the Northport Performing Arts Center (NPAC) would mount a full-fledged musical theater production … Read More >>

Date Set for 114th Annual St. Wenceslaus Chicken Dinner

May 30, 2025

The popular St. Wenceslaus Annual Chicken Dinner & Festival, which has been held for more than 100 years, will be June 22. There will be … Read More >>

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | May 28, 2025

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 >>

Leland Schools, Township Discuss Major Upgrades To Hancock Field

By Art Bukowski | May 28, 2025

A beloved but worn-out community park used by Leland Public School kids will get an upgrade soon, but exactly how much of an upgrade remains … Read More >>

LHS/Bingham Township To Host Cemetery Restoration Workshop

May 26, 2025

The Leelanau Historical Society, in partnership with Bingham Township, invites the public to participate in a free, three-day Cemetery Restoration Workshop at Maple Grove (Keswick) Cemetery, June 20–22, … Read More >>
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'We Knew This Day Was Coming:' What's Next For Iconic Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook?

One of the state's most iconic overlook platforms is gone after almost 40 years and many millions …

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Property Watch: Atop a Scenic Ridge

This 2,200 square foot home near Lake Leelanau, listed at $1.3 million, is "tucked away at …

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Sleeping Bear Announces Removal Of Popular Pierce Stocking Overlook Platform

A popular overlook platform within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has been removed, the park announced …

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Cedar Shake-Ups: Cedar Tavern, Local Dog Kennel Finally Change Hands

Two long-for-sale businesses in Cedar have officially changed hands.

Last week, longtime Cedar Tavern owners Ellen and …

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