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🌱 Albion volleyball chases a breakthrough with a team that feels like family
Albion, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Albion! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Albion volleyball chases a breakthrough with a team that feels like family
- Albion-rooted War and Treaty brings its next chapter to Detroit
- Remembering Glenn Schmidt, Navy veteran and longtime veterans volunteer
Also on today's calendar: Cozy Holiday Canvas and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 57 and low of 38 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 43, low: 28.
- Friday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 41 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Volleyball Team ‘at its Best' as Season Comes to a Close (albionpleiad.com) — Albion College's women's volleyball team is chasing a conference breakthrough with a 20–5 record after beating Kalamazoo College. Players say their strength goes beyond wins: shared practices and close bonds across varsity and junior varsity have helped newcomers feel at home as the season nears its finish. 
• The War and Treaty at Saint Andrew's Hall, 5 things to know (theoaklandpress.com) — The War and Treaty, the duo that began making music together in Albion, plays Detroit's Saint Andrew's Hall on Nov. 12. Ten years into their recording career, Michael and Tanya Trotter are leaning back into their live sound, with a holiday EP also due Nov. 20.
• Glenn Emil Schmidt (wlen.com) — Glenn Emil Schmidt of Adrian, a Navy veteran and retired General Motors tool-and-die maker, died November 5 at 82. He served in veterans organizations and enjoyed playing Santa at local Christmas gatherings. Survivors include grandson Aaron Schmidt of Albion, and a celebration of life is November 14 in Tecumseh.
📸 Around Albion
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Albion's Holiday Kickoff →
101 N. Superior Street, Albion
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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Cozy Holiday Canvas →
101 N. Superior Street, Albion -
Albion High School Alumni Spaghetti Dinner →
101 N. Superior Street, Albion -
Network Family Church's Thanksgiving Potluck →
101 N. Superior Street, Albion -
Albion Women's Invitational →
Albion MI
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After Hours with Superior Nutrition Albion →
101 N. Superior Street, Albion -
Marshall & Albion Legislative Forum →
101 N. Superior Street, Albion -
Albion Arts Center Holiday Market →
101 N. Superior Street, Albion -
Holiday Mixology →
101 N. Superior Street, Albion -
HOLIDAY MIXOLOGY 2026 →
Bohm Theatre, 201 S. Superior St, Albion -
Eggs and Issues →
101 N. Superior Street, Albion -
Albion Arts Center Holiday Market →
101 N. Superior Street, Albion
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
Tuesday November 17
Thursday November 19
Friday November 20
Saturday November 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Albion. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Albion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Albion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marshall
- North Pole Experience brings Christmas magic to Marshall this December (mlive.com)
- STEM coordinators bring hands-on learning to Marshall schools (battlecreekenquirer.com)
- Gov. Whitmer appoints Adam Strong to local court (bnd.com)
Litchfield
- Health Officials Expand Measles Vaccination Clinic Offerings (radiohillsdale.com)
Ok Albion! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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