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🌱 Bridgman native chef takes over beloved Baroda breakfast spot

Bridgman, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Bridgman native chef takes over beloved Baroda breakfast spot

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘Local Cafe & Coffee House' in Baroda being sold (moodyonthemarket.com) — A popular breakfast spot just down the road in Baroda, The Local Cafe & Coffee House, is being sold to chef Alex Ottusch, who grew up in Bridgman. The founders say they’re stepping back to focus on family, while Ottusch plans to carry on the community-focused, quality-driven feel that has drawn many Bridgman-area regulars since 2020.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • All lanes open on SB BUS I-94 (Main St) at Crystal Ave, Berrien County.
    10:02PM on Oct 1: SB BUS I-94 at Crystal Ave Roadway Closed Due to a Crash. (Nextdoor )
  • Drive & Shine posted a job opening for Team Member in Stevensville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Stevensville

  • Court programs seek to reduce domestic violence by juveniles against parents (wsjm.com)

Benton Harbor

  • New soup kitchen building opens in Benton Harbor, dedicated to serving the community (abc57.com)
  • Benton Harbor Fruit Prices Report: October 2, 2026 (indexbox.io)
  • Food Processor With Timer Market To 2035: Demand Accelerates on Precision Meal Prep (indexbox.io)

Ok Bridgman! 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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