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Buchanan, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Buchanan! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have a say in the future of Buchanan's hydroelectric facility
  • Nonpoint brings its December tour to Buchanan's Loading Dock
  • Buchanan Chamber heads back to its historic downtown home

Also on today's calendar: YMCA Thanksgiving Day Run.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler with showers, with a high of 58 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 47, low: 29.
  • Friday: Showers of rain and snow, with a high of 42 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• I&M planning open houses regarding hydroelectric facilities in Berrien Springs, Buchanan (wsjm.com) — Buchanan residents can weigh in as Indiana Michigan Power evaluates the future of its local hydroelectric facility and two others along the St. Joseph River. Drop-in open houses run from 6–8 p.m. November 12 at Mishawaka's Ironworks Event Center and November 16 at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs.
   

• Nonpoint Announce Additional December 2026 Shows (themosh.net) — Nonpoint will play The Loading Dock in Buchanan on December 13, with Heartsick joining the bill. The metal band's newly announced December dates include two Flint shows before the Buchanan stop, following the September release of its latest album, “The Last Word.”
   

• Buchanan Chamber returns to historic Ross-Sanders House (moodyonthemarket.com) — The Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce is returning to a familiar downtown home: the Ross-Sanders House at 107 W. Front Street. It will share offices with the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation, bringing two local organizations together in a historic building where the Chamber previously spent many years.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Stray Dog Bar & Grill posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in New Buffalo. Apply here.
  • Ulta Beauty posted a job opening for Stylist in Benton Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Buchanan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Niles

  • ‘New Faces, Key Places': Niles Chamber State of the Economy Breakfast December 2 (moodyonthemarket.com)
  • Niles Buyers Gain More Options as Inventory Surges and Price Cuts Rise (newsbreak.com)
  • Michael Vincent (wsjm.com)

Berrien Springs

  • Tuesday Sports – Tigers McGonigle named AL Rookie of the Year (wsjm.com)

Ok Buchanan! 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 are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Buchanan

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Buchanan

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