🌱 How close did Bellaire’s aging dam come to real disaster?
Bellaire, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Bellaire! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How close did Bellaire’s aging dam come to real disaster?
Also on today's calendar: Bridal Expo at the Overlook and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy, showers around; cold, with a high of 49 and low of 35 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 60, low: 40.
- Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘Slowly unfolding failures': What to do about aging dams in a warming world (thebulletin.org) — Bellaire’s century-old dam came within inches of serious trouble last month, forcing officials to stack about 1,000 sandbags as floodwaters surged across northern Michigan. The close call is driving new debate over whether to upgrade or remove aging dams, how to pay for fixes, and what stronger state rules might mean for communities like Bellaire as storms intensify. 
📸 Around Bellaire
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Trivia @ the Pub hosted by DJ Trivia! →
Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub, 121 N Bridge St, Bellaire
6:00 pm
Thursday May 28
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Other local events
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Softball Only at Pellston
Bellaire Public Schools Bellaire, MI 49615
4:00 pm -
Baseball at Turtle Creek Stadium Game 2. Potential Game times of 5:
Bellaire Public Schools Bellaire, MI 49615
5:30 pm -
MS/HS Spring Band Concert
Bellaire Middle/High School -1-Performing Arts Center (156) (100)
7:00 pm -
Elementary Spring Concert
Bellaire Middle/High School -1-HS Gym (100) (250)
6:00 pm -
Bridal Expo at the Overlook →
Overlook at The Chief, 5073 Brookwood Ln, Bellaire
5:00 pm -
Bridal Expo →
Overlook at The Chief, 5073 Brookwood Ln, Bellaire
5:00 pm -
HISTORY HOUNDS: History of Michigan Lighthouses @ Bellaire Public Library →
Bellaire Public Library, 111 S Bridge St, Bellaire
3:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Tuesday May 19
Thursday May 21
Saturday May 30
Thursday June 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ellsworth Varsity Baseball @ Central Lake →
Central Lake Elementary School, 8190 W State St, Central Lake
4:00 pm -
2026 Mancelona Farmers Market →
Mancelona Buck Pole, 400-422 E State St, Mancelona
2:00 pm -
20th Annual Petoskey Stone Festival! →
Barnes Park Campground, 12298 Barnes Park Rd, Eastport
10:00 am -
Torch Lake Township Board Meeting →
Torch Lake Township, 2355 US-31, Kewadin
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Tuesday May 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The truth is… when kids’ teeth are healthier, they are, too.
Kindergarten Dental Screenings help find dental problems early. They’re free, local, and now they’re required for all Michigan kindergarteners. Find… (Nextdoor ) - Does anyone do photography?
I’m looking for an affordable option to take pictures of my kindergarteners. (Nextdoor Glacial Hills East Side)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member--- in Bellaire. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member - No Experience Required in Bellaire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellaire here.
🗞 Nearby News
Elk Rapids
- Nakwema Trailway secures $2 million federal funding commitment for Elk Rapids expansion (9and10news.com)
Boyne City
- Boyne City responds to cybersecurity incident affecting parts of city network (upnorthlive.com)
- NCMC salutes Class of 2026 during graduation (petoskeynews.com)
- Cal Royce's hot stretch has St. Mary baseball dreaming of East Lansing (petoskeynews.com)
Charlevoix
- 3 Michigan Lake Towns Named the Best in the Midwest (mix957gr.com)
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