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Morning Freeland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Know a quiet Freeland hero who deserves 2026 recognition?
- Where Freeland football stands after Frankenmuth loss and before Alma visit
Also on today's calendar: Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: A few afternoon showers, temps: high: 68, low: 63.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Daily News seeks nominations for 2026 Citizen of the Year (ourmidland.com) — Residents of Freeland are invited to nominate neighbors whose volunteer work has made a real difference in the community for the Midland Daily News 2026 Citizen of the Year award. Nominations, which should detail specific acts of service and impact, are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and can be submitted online, by email, or by mail. 
• Saginaw-area football recap, with Week 5 Friday Night Hero (mlive.com) — Freeland football fans can see exactly where their team stands after a tough 42-7 loss to Frankenmuth and a 1-2 conference, 1-4 overall record in the Tri-Valley Conference Red. The roundup lists last week's scores, this Friday's matchup hosting Alma, and updated league standings for Freeland and neighboring programs across the Saginaw area.
📸 Around Freeland
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Freeland
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★ Featured events ★
- Freeland Falcons vs Carrollton Middle School →
Freeland High School, 8250 Webster Rd, Freeland
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- 2398970 - Basketball (Girls 7) @ Carrollton Middle School →
Carrollton Middle School (Freeland High School)
4:30 pm - 2399118 - Volleyball (Girls F) @ John Glenn High School →
John Glenn High School (Freeland High School)
4:30 pm - Jim Pagel Jazz Trio →
Apple Mountain, 4519 North River Road, Freeland
5:00 pm - 2398927 - Soccer (Boys JV) vs Ogemaw Heights High School →
Freeland High School (Freeland High School)
5:00 pm - 2399040 - Volleyball (Girls JV) @ John Glenn High School →
John Glenn High School (Freeland High School)
5:30 pm - 2399218 - Basketball (Girls 8) @ Carrollton Middle School →
Carrollton Middle School (Freeland High School)
5:30 pm - 2399029 - Volleyball (Girls V) @ John Glenn High School →
John Glenn High School (Freeland High School)
6:30 pm - Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue →
Dow Event Center, 303 Johnson St, Saginaw
7:00 pm - 2398915 - Soccer (Boys V) vs Swan Valley High School →
Freeland High School (Freeland High School)
7:00 pm - Alma at Freeland →
Freeland High School, 8250 Webster Rd, Freeland
7:00 pm - Park in the Park →
Williams Township Park, 1080 W Midland Rd, Auburn
10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
📣 Freeland Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Auburn. Apply here.
- Dow Chemical Company posted a job opening for Finishing Operator in Auburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Freeland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hemlock
- Master Chef Winner Jake Kelley Learned Cooking On YouTube (975now.com)
Midland
- FACES OF MIDLAND: Grace Biju – finding her way in a diverse world (ourmidland.com)
- Midland City Council declares Oct. 4-10 Fire Prevention Week (ourmidland.com)
- Southwestern Michigan woman buys $1 million lottery ticket in Midland (abc12.com)
Ok Freeland! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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