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🌱 How you can donate winter gear at Bellaire’s sheriff’s office

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Good 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 you can donate winter gear at Bellaire’s sheriff’s office
  • Bellaire and Harrison families mourn the passing of Patricia L. Frappier

Also on today's calendar: Story Hour with Miss Diane and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Chilly with 1-3" of snow, with a high of 29 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Friday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 30, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of 21 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Antrim County Sheriff's Office launches winter warmth drive to aid community (upnorthlive.com) — Residents can support neighbors in need by donating new or gently used winter gear at the Antrim County Sheriff’s Office in Bellaire, with another drop-off at Waterside Wellness in Elk Rapids. The drive follows a strong early response to the sheriff’s Facebook appeal and continues through the cold months.
   

• Patricia L. Frappier (clarecountycleaver.net) — Bellaire readers may know the family of Patricia L. Frappier, whose daughter Cheri Manley lives in Bellaire and who passed away at 87 surrounded by loved ones. A spring 2026 Celebration of Life is planned, and condolences can be shared online with her Harrison-based family.
   

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Other local events
    Friday December 12
  • JV/V Girls Basketball at I. Lakes
    Bellaire Public Schools Bellaire, MI 49615
    5:45 pm
    • Monday December 15
  • MS Boys Basketball at Onaway
    Bellaire Public Schools Bellaire, MI 49615
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday December 16
  • Story Hour with Miss Diane
    Bellaire Public Library , 111 S Bridge St , Bellaire
    10:00 am
  • JV Boys Basketball Home vs. Elk Rapids
    Bellaire Public Schools Bellaire, MI 49615
    4:00 pm
  • JV/V Girls Basketball Home vs. St. Mary
    Bellaire Public Schools Bellaire, MI 49615
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • Parks + Recreation Monthly Board Meeting — Forest Home Township
    Forest Home Township Hall , 321 N Bridge St , Bellaire
    5:15 pm
  • JV/V Boys Basketball Home vs. Pellston
    Bellaire Public Schools Bellaire, MI 49615
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Bellaire. Apply here.
  • CHAREM ISD posted a job opening for Teacher Special Education K-12 in Central Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bellaire here.

🗞 Nearby News

Boyne City

  • Notice of Bid Opportunity - Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor Hydraulic Dredging Project (elkrapids.org)
  • Standfest named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week (mininggazette.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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