Coffee in hand, Bad Axe? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Bad Axe can fight school losses and a shrinking population
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ken Horn warns Huron County on population decline (ourmidland.com) — Bad Axe community leaders just heard a stark warning that Huron County’s shrinking population is already hitting local schools, including a 350-student drop at Bad Axe Public Schools, and could threaten future businesses and jobs. At a Bad Axe Chamber of Commerce meeting, former lawmaker Ken Horn urged the county to attract young families through stronger career-focused education, modern industries, and more vibrant downtowns.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday June 3
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Softball (Girls Varsity) - Akron-Fairgrove High School
North Huron Schools
4:00 pm
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V Baseball vs. USA @ Mayville (Regional Semi-Final)
Ubly Elementary School
Mayville High School
4:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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Senior Cards
Sleeper Public Library
Ubly, MI 48475
1:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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Farmers Market — Greater Port Austin Area Chamber... →
Port Austin Farmers Market, 17 W State St, Port Austin
9:00 am
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Live Music! - Charlie Arnett — Pak's Backyard →
Pak's Backyard, 119 E Spring St, Port Austin
5:00 pm
Wednesday June 10
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Youth Volleyball Camp
Ubly Elementary School
Ubly, MI 48475
7:30 am
Saturday June 13
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LIVE ON STAGE: Finnigans Cross →
Port Austin Farmers Market, 17 W State St, Port Austin
10:00 am
Wednesday June 17
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Attack Skills & Shooting Camp: Grades 6-9 Laker... →
Laker Schools, 6136 Pigeon Rd, Pigeon
12:00 pm
Thursday June 18
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Relay For Life →
Ubly Heights Golf-Country Club, 2409 E Atwater Rd, Ubly
9:30 am
Saturday June 20
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LIVE ON STAGE: Greg Baunoch →
Port Austin Farmers Market, 17 W State St, Port Austin
10:00 am
Sunday June 21
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Father/Child Tournament →
Ubly Heights Golf-Country Club, 2409 E Atwater Rd, Ubly
9:00 am
Friday June 26
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The Bank 1884 | Port Austin — Kenny Lang Songs →
The Bank 1884 Food & Spirits, 8646 Lake St, Port Austin
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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McDonald's posted a job opening for Custodian in Bad Axe. Apply here.
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GPM Investments, LLC posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associate - All Shifts in Bad Axe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bad Axe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ubly
Pigeon
- Liberatore and Dobbins pitch the Cardinals to a 5-1 victory over the Cubs (michigansthumb.com)
Ok Bad Axe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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