Leelanau News and Events

'The Augusta of Marinas:' Elmwood Harbormaster Talks Upgrades, Construction Challenges

By Art Bukowski | April 13, 2025

There’s a lot going on inside the Elmwood Township Marina. There’s even more going outside the marina, which will have a major impact on boaters … Read More >>


Leelanau Montessori Launches 'Out-and-About Project' Bike Program

April 11, 2025

Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy (LMPSA) launched its ‘Out-and-About Project’ bike program after receiving a $15,000 grant through Safe Routes to School and Michigan Fitness … Read More >>


Here's What You Need To Know About Northport's Buster Dame Park Saga

By Craig Manning | April 11, 2025

If you’ve been up in Northport lately, you probably noticed the signs calling for the community to help “Save Buster Dame,” a popular 3.14-acre park … Read More >>


Local Woman Will Spend Up To Five Years In Prison For 2024 Drunk Driving Incident

By Craig Manning | April 9, 2025

On Monday, a judge in Leelanau County sentenced Traverse City’s Jessica Perkins to up to five years in prison for a drunk driving incident that … Read More >>


MI Farm Co-op Lands MDARD Grant, Plots CSA Program Pivot Amidst Mounting Food Insecurity

By Craig Manning | April 9, 2025

It spans more than 25 area farms, distributes local food through popular wholesale and CSA programs, and generated over $600,000 in sales last year alone. … Read More >>


Coming Out Of Hibernation: Your Guide To Leelanau Seasonal Businesses And Their 2025 Plans

By Craig Manning | April 7, 2025

Never mind the snow and chilly conditions in the forecast for this week. Spring is upon us in Leelanau County, and that means the area’s … Read More >>


Leelanau Conservancy Kicks Off 2025 Wildflower Rescue Program

April 4, 2025

The Leelanau Conservancy's Wildflower Rescue Program will have its annual kickoff on Wednesday, April 9 at the Old Art Building in Leland.  The program works … Read More >>


Getting To Know Northport's New Leader: A Q&A With Jered Ottenwess

By Art Bukowski | April 4, 2025

The village of Northport has a new manager. Jered Ottenwess, once Traverse City's city manager, was recently selected from of a pool of five candidates. … Read More >>


Glen Lake Chamber Announces 11th Annual Restaurant Week

By Craig Manning | April 2, 2025

The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce has officially announced the 11th annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week. The event, which prompts participating restaurants to offer special … Read More >>


Farming Firestorm: Local Cherry Farm Faces Tough Decisions, Political Backlash Due To Frozen USDA Grant

By Craig Manning | April 2, 2025

Rebecca Carlson never expected to find herself and her family’s farm at the center of a political firestorm. But between a frozen federal grant, an … Read More >>



20-Lot Residential Development, 25-Unit Personal Storage Facility Top Planning Commission Docket In Suttons Bay Township

A new 20-lot residential development and a proposed 25-unit personal storage facility are both on the docket …

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M22 Teams Up With River Club Glen Arbor For New M22 Challenge Post Party

River Club Glen Arbor will be the presenting sponsor for this year’s M22 Challenge – and will …

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Grand Traverse Band, Three Other Michigan Tribes Prevail Over Fishing Decree Challengers

Nineteen months after it was adopted, a Great Lakes fishery management decree struck in 2023 by the …

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Leland Library Lands Accessibility Grant From The American Library Association

The Leland Township Public Library announced on Tuesday that it has been awarded a $10,000 accessibility grant …

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