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🌱 How did Bear Lake’s bats power a 34-0 doubleheader sweep?

Bear Lake, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Bear Lake’s bats power a 34-0 doubleheader sweep?
  • What recent sheriff calls brought deputies into Bear Lake Township?

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler with a shower in spots, with a high of 51 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 41.
  • Friday: Rather cloudy, showers around, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Roundup: Bear Lake baseball sweeps Baldwin (manisteenews.com) — Bear Lake’s baseball team stayed hot with a dominant doubleheader sweep of Baldwin, outscoring them 34-0 and earning its ninth win in 12 games. The Lakers now sit at 9-9 and head to Glen Lake on May 13, while Onekama softball prepares to host Mason County Central May 14.
   

• Dog bite reported in Bear Lake Twp., per police log (manisteenews.com) — Recent Manistee County sheriff logs show several calls in Bear Lake Township, including a reported dog bite, a false alarm, and a vehicle-deer crash. The report also lists various welfare checks, traffic incidents, and suspicious situations across nearby townships like Onekama, Norman, and Filer.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • KND students shine at Brethren Arts Night (manisteenews.com)
  • A Michigan Man Spent 38 Years Building a House Out of Bottles (wrkr.com)

Manistee

  • A history of Manistee's early boarding houses (manisteenews.com)
  • Plant It Wild announces 2026 native plant programs (ourmidland.com)
  • Penguins GM Kyle Dubas says the club would 'love' to have Evgeni Malkin return next season (manisteenews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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