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🌱 How a new trail plan could better connect New Buffalo’s waterfronts.

New Buffalo, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you New Buffalo! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new trail plan could better connect New Buffalo’s waterfronts.
  • Thinking about a car-free beach day in New Buffalo?
  • Why one pricey Indiana segment matters for the Chicago–New Buffalo trail.

Also on today's calendar: Pride Drag Diva Review Returns! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Warm with clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Campaign focused on connecting 100 miles of trails in Berrien County (wsbt.com) — Berrien County trail advocates are raising money to connect 100 miles of paths linking waterfronts and downtowns from New Buffalo to St. Joseph, with a recent check presentation at the Marquette Greenway Trailhead in New Buffalo. The “Big Idea” project aims to turn today’s segmented trails into a continuous system that better connects parks, natural areas, and local destinations.
   

• 12 Day Trips You Can Take By Train In Michigan (everafterinthewoods.com) — One featured Michigan train day trip brings riders straight into New Buffalo, where the station on North Whittaker sits between the harbor and Lake Michigan for an easy walk to the public beach, shops, and restaurants. The guide also notes the New Buffalo Railroad Museum and emphasizes how convenient the town is for a car-free lakeshore escape compared with other stops statewide.
   

• Cost is rising, but Burns Harbor has a plan to pay for trail (chicagotribune.com) — Burns Harbor officials are working to cover rising costs for a short but complex Marquette Greenway segment, part of the larger trail that will eventually run between Chicago and New Buffalo. While the funding debate is in Indiana, the outcome affects the long-term completion of the regional trail New Buffalo residents will ultimately be able to use.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday June 13
  • Red Arrow Raiders Boys Basketball Home Scrimmages
    NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS Middle/High School Building - Blue Gym
    8:00 am
    • Friday August 14
  • Get The Led Out →
    Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo
    9:00 pm
    • Saturday August 22
  • Australian Pink Floyd Show →
    Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo
    9:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • GenX Takeover →
    Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Horizon Bank posted a job opening for Universal Banker in New Buffalo. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in New Buffalo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Buffalo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgman

Stevensville

  • No. 1 stunner: Armada shocks top-ranked Stevensville Lakeshore to reach state title game (macombdaily.com)

Buchanan

  • Housing and population concerns rise at the Master Plan Public Open House in Buchanan (abc57.com)
  • Volunteers invited to help build new Buchanan playground (moodyonthemarket.com)

Ok New Buffalo! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Buffalo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Buffalo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.