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Mancelona, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • 2026 Mancelona Farmers Market at Mancelona Buck Pole
  • The J Hawkins Band Headlines the 70th Annual Bass Festival at Bass Festival
  • J Hawkins Band at Bass Festival

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

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


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, showers around; cold, with a high of 47 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 40.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • MS Track Invite Home
    Bellaire Public Schools Bellaire, MI 49615
    4:00 pm
  • Knitting Club with Kalkaska Area Knitters
    Kalkaska County Library, 247 S Cedar St, Kalkaska
    5:00 pm
  • Thursday May 14
  • Softball Only at Pellston
    Bellaire Public Schools Bellaire, MI 49615
    4:00 pm
  • Friday May 15
  • Weekly Baby & Toddler Story Time
    Kalkaska County Library, 247 S Cedar St, Kalkaska
    10:30 am
  • Baseball at Turtle Creek Stadium Game 2. Potential Game times of 5:
    Bellaire Public Schools Bellaire, MI 49615
    5:30 pm
  • Monday May 18
  • Kalkaska Genealogical Society Meeting
    Kalkaska County Library, 247 S Cedar St, Kalkaska
    3:00 pm
  • Tuesday May 19
  • MS/HS Spring Band Concert
    Bellaire Middle/High School -1-Performing Arts Center (156) (100)
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • 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 )
  • C&S Family of Companies posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Mancelona. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member--- in Bellaire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mancelona here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bellaire

  • ‘Slowly unfolding failures': What to do about aging dams in a warming world (thebulletin.org)

Elk Rapids

  • Nakwema Trailway secures $2 million federal funding commitment for Elk Rapids expansion (9and10news.com)

Gaylord

  • Madden Pateman, Simon Licata helping Petoskey golf build towards regional week (petoskeynews.com)
  • Michigan adds aerial firefighting aircraft to combat elevated wildfire risk (dailydispatch.com)
  • 3rd ‘Witness to Hope' summit focuses on how Church can better support, protect immigrants (osvnews.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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mancelona

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mancelona

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.