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🌱 What do Montague voters need to know about mayoral hopeful Thomas Lohman?
And on the Montague Patch calendar - Preserved!

Hello Montague! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- What do Montague voters need to know about mayoral hopeful Thomas Lohman?
- How will Montague bounce back in Friday's road test at Ludington?
Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 64, low: 63.
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Thomas Lohman (Mayor of Montague, Michigan, candidate 2026) (ballotpedia.org) — Montague voters will see Thomas Lohman on the November 3, 2026 ballot for the nonpartisan mayoral race, with Ballotpedia tracking the contest. The site notes he hasn't yet completed its candidate survey and is seeking more information and endorsements to better inform local voters.
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• Muskegon-area high school football schedules and standings heading into Week 6 (mlive.com) — Montague football fans can look ahead to a Week 6 road trip to Ludington on Friday, Oct. 2, after the Wildcats' 12-0 loss to Whitehall in Week 5. The Muskegon-area roundup lists every local matchup and recent score so Montague residents can track rivals and conference races.
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📸 Around Montague
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montague
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★ Featured events ★
- Preserved! →
LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
5:30 pm - Preserved! →
LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
11:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Ravenna High School Soccer at Montague →
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6:30 pm - Ravenna Bulldogs vs Montague →
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6:30 pm - Montague Farmers Market →
White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 124 E Hanson St, Whitehall
9:00 am - Whitehall Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Montague →
Montague High School, 4900 Stanton Blvd, Montague
7:00 pm - Whitehall at Montague →
Montague High School, 4900 Stanton Blvd, Montague
7:00 pm - Ludington at Montague →
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7:00 pm - Montague Farmers Market →
White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 124 E Hanson St, Whitehall
9:00 am - Hart at Montague →
Montague High School, 4900 Stanton Blvd, Montague
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
📣 Montague Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Week Night Work Day →
White Lake Community Garden, 405 East Colby Street, Whitehall
6:00 pm - Weekend Work Day →
White Lake Community Garden, 405 East Colby Street, Whitehall
9:30 am - Ludington Orioles Football at Whitehall →
Whitehall High School, 3100 White Lake Dr, Whitehall
7:00 pm - Ludington at Whitehall →
3100 White Lake Dr, Whitehall
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Friday October 16
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
- The Pivot Group posted a job opening for Bookkeeper - Montague Area in Montague. Apply here.
- Howmet Aerospace, Inc. posted a job opening for VISUAL LEVEL 2.5 - Plant 10 in Whitehall. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montague here.
🗞 Nearby News
Muskegon
- Public invited to learn about data centers at Muskegon County meeting (mlive.com)
- Read Muskegon to host training for English language tutors (oceanacountypress.com)
- Morning Buzz: September 28, 2026 (fox17online.com)
Ok Montague! 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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