Community News And Links

• Not too soon to think about Bear Lake Days 2010! Arts & Crafts Registration Available here.
• PLEASE NOTE: Contrary to recently circulated information, Bear Lake Township receives NO income from the new recycling program. However, the successfully expanded use of this service has saved Township tax payers $$’s by reducing the amount of garbage going to regular trash pick up. Thank you.
• Trash Service for Bear Lake Township pass holders. (Contact Pleasanton Township for their ammended location.) Bear Lake Township has a temporary trash station at DeVere Randall And Sons located 9063 Co Rd. 600 (13 Mile Rd.)
  Bear Lake Township Recycling, open 24/7 has been greatly improved and expanded!!
  Location is next to the Township Hall - download a list of accepted items (includes Household Trash Dates too) here.
  PLEASE - keep this recycling center clean and report any misuse or abuse to the Clerk. The Township has put a lot of effort into securing this service - don't let inconsiderate folks spoil it for us all!
• Community says 'thank you' and 'farewell' to longtime Fire Chief Mike Ludwig.
  Mike is retiring this month after over 39 years in fire and EMS service. Pictured here is Mike and wife Robin accepting a gift from this grateful community, donated by Dave Kober, from Bear Lake Township
  
  
• Bear Lake Fire Department reminds everyone to BE SAFE on the ice this winter - see the 2009 regional ice water rescue training event for three counties and US Coast Guard.
• Bear Lake Promoters. See Current Minutes | Archived Minutes
• Bear Lake Fire Department now has a shiny replacement Rescue Rig! MANY thanks to all those hard working citizens who helped make this possible and also the Manistee County Revenue Sharing Board!
  
  Other grants pending could help replace the aging personal safety gear, hoses and pumper truck - fingers crossed!
• 2009 Bear Lake High School Reunion Slide Show!
  

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