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🌱 Shipwreck hunter and local novelist bring their stories to Empire

Empire, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Empire? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Shipwreck hunter and local novelist bring their stories to Empire

Also on today's calendar: Sleeping Bear Nature Journaling @ Glen Lake Community Library and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 50 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 43, low: 35.
  • Friday: Showers of rain and snow, with a high of 39 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Glen Lake Library speakers set (leelanaunews.com) — Shipwreck discoveries and a novelist’s exploration of identity are coming to Empire’s Glen Lake Community Library this month. On Nov. 19, Ross Richardson will share underwater footage and explain technology helping uncover lost vessels. Local author Molly Moynahan follows Nov. 24 with a discussion of her new novel, 'MotherPerson.'
   

📸 Around Empire

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Empire

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🗓 Events Nearby

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • 1300 sq foot Home in downtown Lake Leelanau for rent from 12/1/'2026-05/31/'2026
    Looking for a tenant  for my 1300 sq foot home, 2 bedroom two bath, in floor radiant heat, cable, electric, high speed internet all included.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Benzie County Central Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Custodian in Benzonia. Apply here.
  • Merry Care posted a job opening for Direct Care Worker(DCW) MI in Frankfort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Empire here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Memorial services mark 51 years since Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior (9and10news.com)
  • Northern Michigan residents offered free American flag replacements (9and10news.com)
  • Traverse City seeks legal advice on airport request to remove trees at Oakwood Cemetery (upnorthlive.com)

Ok Empire! 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Empire

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Empire

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.