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🌱 How close is Mancelona’s decades-old pollution plume to Shanty Creek?

Coming up on the Mancelona Patch calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour

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Good day Mancelona! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How close is Mancelona's decades-old pollution plume to Shanty Creek?

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 60, low: 35.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wickes plume could reach Shanty Creek in two, three years (antrimreview.net) — A long‑running underground pollution plume that has flowed westward from Mancelona is now projected to reach Shanty Creek within two to three years, according to state and local health officials. At a recent town hall, agencies outlined updated information on the trichloroethylene contamination and encouraged residents to stay informed through ongoing coverage and official channels.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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