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Albion, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Albion! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $100,000 grant will protect Albion’s historic library
- How Albion’s women’s volleyball dominated Alma to open conference play
Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 42.
- Monday: Sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Albion library lands $100,000 grant for historic repairs (bnd.com) — Albion residents’ historic Carnegie library just secured a $100,000 state grant to fix serious water damage and stabilize its aging front entrance and foundation. The work will be the first phase of a larger effort to improve accessibility, protect the 1919 building, and keep the Albion District Library a safe, resilient community hub for years to come. 
• Albion Sweeps Alma to Start Conference Play (gobrits.com) — Albion College women’s volleyball opened conference play in strong fashion, sweeping Alma 3–0 behind efficient hitting, tough serving, and standout performances from multiple hitters and setters. The Brits now look ahead to another conference test at St. Mary’s on Wednesday, giving local fans a quick turnaround chance to follow the team’s momentum.
📸 Around Albion
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Upcoming Events in
Albion
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★ Featured events ★
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Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Heretic - Terror Tuesdays →
Bohm Theatre, 201 S. Superior St, Albion -
Breath & Clay: Mindful Incense Tray Workshop w/ Wendy Laraway and M
Ludington Center, 101 N Superior St, Albion
6:00 pm -
Mobile Pantry @ 207 N. Clinton Street (Pick-Up) →
207 N. Clinton Street (across the street from Albion Fire Department), Albion
12:30 pm -
Mobile Pantry @ 207 N. Clinton Street (across the street from Albion Fire Department) (Pick-Up) →
207 N. Clinton Street (across the street from Albion Fire Department), Albion
12:30 pm -
VANESSA COLLIER →
Bohm Theatre, 201 S. Superior St, Albion -
SINISTER - Terror Tuesdays →
Bohm Theatre, 201 S. Superior St, Albion -
Drive-Through Distribution →
Marshall Opportunity High School, 225 E Watson St, Albion
3:00 pm -
CASPER →
Bohm Theatre, 201 S. Superior St, Albion
Tuesday October 6
Friday October 9
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
📣 Albion Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Jackson at Western →
Western High School, 1400 S Dearing Rd, Parma
11:00 am -
Marshall Motors Classic Cruise in for the Cause →
James J. Keeley Park, 200 W Ganson St, Jackson
11:00 am -
Columbia Central at Western →
Western High School, 1400 S Dearing Rd, Parma
5:00 pm -
Volleyball (Girls MS) @ Union City High School
Union City High School
5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- SpartanNash posted a job opening for Cashier in Albion. Apply here.
- H&R Block, Inc. posted a job opening for Tax Associate in Albion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marshall
- Marshall schools receive $800K for career programs in Michigan (mlive.com)
- What Is Swiss Onion Soup? Meet French Onion's Midwestern Cousin (foodandwine.com)
- Ford's Fathom Nears Pre-Orders as Farley Warns of ‘a Heck of an Effort' (eletric-vehicles.com)
Litchfield
- Rural Michigan is running out of clerks to run its elections (wlns.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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