🌱 Patch AM: Will Koe Wetzel bring his viral ’90s cover to Rochester?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will Koe Wetzel bring his viral '90s cover to Rochester?
• How does Rochester Adams stack up in Oakland County's 2026 rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Wine & Cheese Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Koe Wetzel Surprises Ohio Fair Crowd With Epic '90s Country Cover Of David Lee Murphy's "Dust On The Bottle" (countrychord.com) — Koe Wetzel is bringing his 2026 tour to Rochester on August 28, giving local country fans a chance to hear the Texas rocker fresh off a viral '90s cover performance in Ohio. The article recaps his surprise rendition of David Lee Murphy's "Dust On The Bottle" and outlines his remaining tour dates, including several Midwest stops.
   

• Defending champs Detroit Catholic Central, OLSM among preseason top 10 football teams in Oakland County for 2026 (theoaklandpress.com) — Rochester Adams football is highlighted among Oakland County's top preseason teams after a strong 2025 semifinal run, signaling another competitive year for Highlanders fans. The piece ranks 10 leading programs, outlining returning stars, league expectations, and which schools are favored in the OAA and Catholic League. It's a useful snapshot of who Adams will be battling this fall.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rochester

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
• Wine & Cheese Open House →
  Guardian Angel Cemetery, 4701 N Rochester Rd,
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk →
  Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• REEL Social Club At Emagine Rochester Hills →
  Emagine Rochester Hills, 200 Barclay Cir, Rochester Hills
  6:30 pm
• Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting →
  Rochester Calendar Rochester, MI 48307
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• The Ally Challenge Legendary Golf & Keith Urban Concert →
  Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce 71 Walnut Blvd #110, Rochester, MI 48307
Saturday August 29
• Christmas Carol Kid Auditions →
  Meadow Brook Theatre, 378 Meadow Brook Rd, Rochester
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Art in the Elements →
  Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
  10:00 am
• Troy Newcomers Kick Off →
  First United Methodist Church, 6363 Livernois Rd, Troy
  5:30 pm
• Art in the Elements Premiere Night & Tour →
  Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Art in the Elements →
  Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
  10:00 am
• Art in the Elements Premiere Evening & Tour →
  Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Art in the Elements →
  Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Dr, Rochester
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Rochester Christian University Names School of Education in Honor of Lyle and Jean Clarke —Lora Hutson Read on Patch

• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Aldi Stocker in Rochester. Apply here.
• Landry's, Inc. posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rochester Hills

• Here are 2026 opening dates for metro Detroit cider mills (wxyz.com)
• New 'Perk's Pub' Concept Coming to Rochester Hills Shopping Center (whatnow.com)
• Koe Wetzel Covers '90s Country Classic 'Dust On The Bottle' During Headlining Show At Allen County Fair In Ohio (whiskeyriff.com)

Auburn Hills

• Swedish Home Furnisher Plans Pop-Up Store (vmsd.com)

Birmingham

• Beloved Detroit Bagel Shop Opening New Metro Location (patch.com)

Ok Rochester! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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