🌱 How Hudsonville became a lifeline during a 100-car winter pileup
Hudsonville, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readHello again Hudsonville! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Hudsonville became a lifeline during a 100-car winter pileup
- Can Hudsonville volleyball stretch its 10-game streak even further today?
Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 43.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ottawa County 100-car pileup featured on Discovery Channel series (bnd.com) — Hudsonville’s role in responding to last January’s 100-car pileup on I-196 is now featured in a Discovery Channel disaster series. The episode highlights how Hudsonville Public Schools, MAX Transit, and local businesses helped transport and support stranded motorists at Hudsonville High School, underscoring the community’s coordinated response during dangerous snow squalls. 
• Volleyball Preview: Hot Hudsonville Meets Unity Christian (maxpreps.com) — Hudsonville volleyball heads into an 8:30 a.m. Saturday matchup with Unity Christian riding a 10-game winning streak and a dominant sweep of East Kentwood. Led by standout performances from Sofie Sanders, Emmy Poll, and Ella Haarsma, the Eagles boast a 23-2 record and have won 14 of their last 16 road games, giving local fans plenty to cheer for.
📸 Around Hudsonville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Preserved! →
LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
11:00 am -
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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Board of Education Meeting
Hudsonville Public Schools, 3886 Van Buren Street, Hudsonville
5:00 pm -
Adult GAYme night →
Ottawa Area Center for Pride, 4950 32nd Avenue, Suite B, Hudsonville
6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Hudsonville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cross Country (Boys V) @ Bulldog Invite @ Otsego
Otsego High School
8:00 am -
Volleyball (Girls V) - Jenison Varsity Invite
Jenison High School
8:30 am -
Community Costume Giveaway →
Georgetown Township Public Library, 1525 Baldwin, Jenison
10:00 am -
Toy Story 5 Movie Party →
Georgetown Township Public Library, 1525 Baldwin, Jenison
11:00 am -
Belding High School Volleyball at Jenison →
Jenison MI
8:30 pm -
Belding at Jenison →
Jenison MI
8:30 pm -
Finance Committee Meeting →
Georgetown, MI Calendar, 1515 Baldwin St, Jenison
8:00 am -
Mondays: Core Balance →
Georgetown, MI Calendar, 7100 8th Ave, Jenison
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Mondays: Strength & Flow - Circuit Training →
Georgetown, MI Calendar, 7100 8th Ave, Jenison
10:30 am -
Mini Cows, Bagpiper and Crepes! →
Georgetown, MI Calendar Jenison, MI 49429
10:30 am
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hudsonville. Apply here.
- Great Clips posted a job opening for Hair Stylist - Georgetown Plaza in Hudsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hudsonville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jenison
- Behrend water polo player sets record with 10-goal game (psu.edu)
Zeeland
- All-ages fun returns for annual Zeeland Pumpkinfest (woodtv.com)
- Zeeland lands developer for former Main Street Auto site as Frank's Restaurant rebuilds after fire (fox17online.com)
- Morning Buzz: October 2, 2026 (fox17online.com)
Ok Hudsonville! 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 has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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