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

By Craig Manning | July 18, 2025

Leelanau County’s crown jewel is (finally) ready to shine again. The Leelanau Conservancy announced Thursday that it is acquiring 285 acres of the long-dormant Sugar … Read More >>

Small Farm Conference Details Announced

July 18, 2025

Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology has released details for the 2025 Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference, which will be hosted August 18th and 19th … Read More >>

Glen Lake Association Launches New Survey To Inform Forthcoming Strategic Plan

By Craig Manning | July 18, 2025

The Glen Lake Association (GLA) is inviting members of the local community to participate in a brand-new anonymous survey. Kicked off Thursday, the survey will … Read More >>

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

July 18, 2025

This three-level home has 40 feet of private waterfront on the Leland River and a "perfect blend of comfort, elegance, and functionality," according to the … Read More >>

Willow Winery, Glen Lake Manor Hit The Market, Plus Other Leelanau Business News

By Craig Manning | July 16, 2025

One of the oldest wineries in Leelanau County is for sale, NJ’s Grocery has struck up partnerships with several other local grocery stores to keep … Read More >>

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

By Ticker Staff | July 16, 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 >>

Aging And Affluent: Leelanau Is Northern Michigan's Fastest-Aging County

By Craig Manning | July 14, 2025

In a region known statewide and beyond as a popular retirement destination, Leelanau County has the most rapidly aging population. Such was the key takeaway … Read More >>

Leelanau Energy Decries 'Disastrous' Federal Budget, Warns Of Adverse Impacts For Clean Energy

By Craig Manning | July 11, 2025

Local grassroots group Leelanau Energy has issued a warning about the potentially dark future for renewable energy and other green initiatives in the United States, … Read More >>

Trattoria Stella Owner And Partners Buy Shady Lane Cellars, Plot 'Transformational Rural Development Initiative'

By Craig Manning | July 11, 2025

A seasoned Traverse City restauranteur and partners are buying the Shady Lane Cellars property in Suttons Bay, with visions of creating “a transformational rural development … Read More >>

County Board Tables Decision On License Plate Recognition Cameras In Leelanau County

By Craig Manning | July 9, 2025

Should Leelanau County buy into an increasingly popular law enforcement tool? That question was a major topic of discussion at Tuesday’s executive board meeting, where … Read More >>

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