š± Why Bellaire is dumping partially treated wastewater and what you can do
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Bellaire is dumping partially treated wastewater and what you can do
- Why Bellaire residents are being told to cut back water use
- How Bellaireās varsity baseball fared in its season-opening doubleheader
Also on today's calendar: Sound Journey with Rebecca.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 75 and low of 40 degrees.
- Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 49, low: 30.
- Sunday: Colder with snow showers, with a high of 36 and low of 23 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US (koin.com) ā Bellaireās wastewater treatment system is being overwhelmed by heavy rains, forcing the village to release partially treated water into nearby swamps and ask residents to cut back on water use at home. The strain is part of a larger storm system bringing flooding, tornadoes, and evacuations from Michigan to Wisconsin, with officials warning that dangerous conditions could continue into the weekend. 
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2. Bellaire residents urged to limit water use as sewer system strains after heavy rainfall (upnorthlive.com) ā Bellaire residents are being asked to immediately cut water use to essentials only as heavy rain has overwhelmed the village sewer system, forcing partially treated wastewater into nearby wetlands. Officials urge people to avoid contact with affected water and not to fish or eat fish from Lake Bellaire and surrounding areas until conditions improve. Ā Ā Ā
3. Bellaire baseball drops pair to Frankfort (antrimreview.net subscription) ā Bellaireās young varsity baseball team opened the 2026 season with two tough road losses at Frankfort, falling 6ā1 and then 14ā0. Despite the sweep, the Eagles showed early pitching promise and manufactured a late run in game one, with more detailed coverage available in The Reviewās regular edition. Ā Ā Ā
4. Flooding has Michigan āin crisis mode now,' Gretchen Whitmer says (bridgemi.com) ā Floodwaters at the Bellaire Dam have finally stabilized about a foot below the top, easing immediate fears for nearby homes along the Intermediate River, though officials remain anxious about more rain. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan is still in ācrisis mode,ā with evacuations and closures from Newaygo County to Traverse City as swollen rivers and threatened dams keep much of the state on edge. Ā Ā Ā
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Central Lake Elementary School , 8190 W State St , Central Lake
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St. Mary Cathedral Varsity Baseball @ Mancelona
Mancelona High School , 9300 W Limits Rd , Mancelona
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Mackinaw City Varsity Baseball @ Central Lake
Central Lake Elementary School , 8190 W State St , Central Lake
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Spring Bird Walk
Grass River Natural Area , 6500 Alden Hwy , Bellaire
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Pine River Area Varsity Baseball @ Mancelona
Mancelona High School , 9300 W Limits Rd , Mancelona
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Antrim Conservation District Tree Sale Pick-Up 2026
7915 Cameron St , Central Lake
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