🌱 How long could key storm-damaged roads near Bear Lake stay closed?
Bear Lake, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Bear Lake! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How long could key storm-damaged roads near Bear Lake stay closed?
Also on today's calendar: Dune Wildflower Hike and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
- Sunday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Road Commission provides storm recovery project updates (manisteenews.com) — Major storm damage to Manistee County roads and bridges is still straining the budget, and officials say some closures near Bear Lake could last a year or more without federal help. The Road Commission is chasing FEMA and other funding to cover millions in repair costs. Residents can hear the latest plans at the July 8 commission meeting at the Chippewa Highway office in Bear Lake. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Jakob and The Winks →
Northern Natural Cider House & Winery, 7220 Chief Rd, Kaleva
7:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Dune Wildflower Hike →
Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve, Gilbert Road, Arcadia
10:00 am -
Billy & The Kid →
Northern Natural Cider House & Winery, 7220 Chief Rd, Kaleva
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Truck Driver Bingo →
Northern Natural Cider House & Winery, 7220 Chief Rd, Kaleva
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4th of July with Thirsty Perch Blues Band! →
Northern Natural Cider House & Winery, 7220 Chief Rd, Kaleva
7:00 pm
Thursday June 18
Saturday June 20
Saturday June 27
Saturday July 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Upper Platte River Clean Sweep →
Veterans Memorial State Forest Campground
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Hello Summer Cocktail Party →
Portage Point Resort, 8567 Portage Point Dr, Onekama
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Viridian Strings, Freshwater Fantasies →
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts, 132 Coast Guard Rd, Frankfort
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Rhett & John →
Level 4, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville
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Darcy Book Club →
Darcy Library of Beulah, 7238 Commercial Ave, Beulah
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Viridian Strings: Chartered Waters →
Pines of Arcadia, Bischoff Rd, Arcadia
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Viridian Strings at Pines of Arcadia →
Pines of Arcadia, Bischoff Rd, Arcadia
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
Sunday June 14
Thursday June 18
Saturday June 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Blarney Castle Oil Company posted a job opening for Accounting Specialist in Bear Lake. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Manistee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bear Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Onekama
- Onekama 8th grader breaks 18-year-old shot put record (manisteenews.com)
- Manistee County Road Commission approves 2026 road projects (manisteenews.com)
- Pier fishing brings Chinook salmon catches in spots (michigansthumb.com)
Kaleva
- Bolte hits 1st MLB homer and A's go deep 5 more times in Las Vegas for 7-5 win over Brewers (manisteenews.com)
Benzonia
- Water rescue reported in Benzonia, per police log (recordpatriot.com)
- County sponsors recruits as law enforcement hiring trends shift (recordpatriot.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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