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🌱 How high did Frankenmuth volleyball climb in this week’s rankings?

Happening soon: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour on the Frankenmuth Patch calendar

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Greetings Frankenmuth! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How high did Frankenmuth volleyball climb in this week's rankings?
  • Why Frankenmuth stands out on the Midwest's German food trail
  • How Frankenmuth's hometown rockers are previewing their new album early

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 67, low: 40.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Frankenmuth's rise headlines Week 6 Michigan prep volleyball rankings (mlive.com) — Frankenmuth's volleyball team just extended its undefeated streak to 16 matches and jumped to No. 6 in Michigan's Division 2 rankings after sweeping ranked Grand Rapids South Christian. The statewide poll rundown shows exactly where the Eagles now stand against top programs, giving local fans a clear picture of how impressive this start to the season has become.
   

• Eating My Way Along the Midwest German Trail (newcity.com) — Frankenmuth gets a starring role in this Midwest German-food road trip, celebrated as "Little Bavaria" with its distinctive architecture, museum, and Bavarian Inn serving schnitzel, sauerbraten, stollen and strudel. The story puts Frankenmuth alongside places like Milwaukee and the Amana Colonies, underscoring how the town's German heritage, QR-coded history stops, and unique museum pieces make it a standout cultural destination.
   

• Greta Van Fleet to let fans hear their new album before its official release (mlive.com) — Frankenmuth's own Greta Van Fleet is giving fans an early listen to their upcoming album "Palace for the People" at record-store listening parties nationwide on October 5. While no specific Frankenmuth event is listed, local fans can join in at participating Michigan shops and then catch the official release on October 9, following the band's recent national TV appearance.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A power outage can be stressful, but taking a few simple safety steps can help.
    Use our website or app to report outages and follow restoration progress in your neighborhood. As crews work to restore service, please give them… (Nextdoor )
  • Provincial Senior Living posted a job opening for Part Time Night & Weekend Server in Frankenmuth. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Frankenmuth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frankenmuth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Birch Run

  • Brian's House reopens in Essexville (wnem.com)
  • Vote for top Saginaw-area senior football player in 2026 (mlive.com)

Bridgeport

  • Bridgeport-Spaulding names another interim superintendent (abc12.com)
  • Former Bridgeport-Spaulding superintendent files a lawsuit (abc12.com)
  • Mid-Michigan Company Named a Top 10 Coolest Thing in Michigan (wcrz.com)

Ok Frankenmuth! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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