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🌱 See where undefeated Rochester lands in this week’s state football rankings
And on the Rochester Patch calendar - Hoquiam at Rochester

Morning Rochester! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See where undefeated Rochester lands in this week's state football rankings
Also on today's calendar: Montesano at Rochester and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Week 5: TNT's high school football Top 10 team rankings in Washington (theolympian.com) — Rochester's 1A football team has cracked The News Tribune's statewide Top 10, landing at No. 9 with a 4–0 record heading into Week 5. The rankings highlight how Rochester stacks up against powerhouses like Royal and Lynden Christian, giving local fans a sense of where their Warriors fit in Washington's larger high school football picture.
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📸 Around Rochester
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rochester
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★ Featured events ★
- Hoquiam at Rochester →
Rochester High School, 19800 Carper Rd SW, Rochester
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Montesano at Rochester →
Rochester High School, 19800 Carper Rd SW, Rochester
7:00 pm - Castle Rock Rockets at Rochester →
Rochester High School, Rochester
1:30 am - Castle Rock at Rochester →
Rochester High School, 19800 South Scatter Creek Rd SW, Rochester
6:30 pm - Centralia at Rochester →
Rochester High School, 19800 Carper Rd SW, Rochester
7:00 pm
Friday October 16
Monday October 19
Friday October 23
📣 Rochester Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Ocosta Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Oakville →
Oakville High School, 200 School St, Oakville
7:00 pm - Olympic Club Ghost Tour →
McMenamins Olympic Club, Centralia
9:00 pm - Merchant Coffee →
Dawn's Delectables, Centralia
8:30 am - Friends of the Centralia Timberland Library 4th Quarter Meeting →
Centralia Timberland Library Meeting Room, Centralia
11:30 am - Potluck →
1607 Military Road, Centralia
12:30 pm - Bingo Night @ Insert Coin Centralia →
Insert Coin Centralia, Centralia
7:00 pm - Office Open →
1607 Military Road, Centralia
9:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anybody seen these dogs?
They are very friendly and their names are lady and freckles. They're up-to-date on their shots. I'm just trying to get them home please contact 360… (Nextdoor Littlerock/Alyson Lane) - Master bedroom available for rent Includes private bathroom and walk in closet.
Shared spaces include kitchen, living room, laundry room and outdoor spaces. Message me for more info is interested (Nextdoor Rochester)
- McMenamins posted a job opening for Olympic Club Line Cook in Centralia. Apply here.
- Kay Jewelers posted a job opening for Sales Associate / Jewelry Consultant - Kay Jewelers Outlet - Centralia Outlets - Centralia, WA in Centralia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochester here.
🗞 Nearby News
Centralia
- Days after armed robbery, Centralia man allegedly threatened to kill group with machete (tri-cityherald.com)
- Centralia man charged for allegedly kicking officer in chest (chronline.com)
- Prep football capsules: Halfway through the regular season, halfway to the playoffs (thurstonchronicle.com)
Chehalis
- A Little Background On The Chehalis River Fishing Permit Situation - (nwsportsmanmag.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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