Community Corner
🌱 How did New Buffalo Senior High stack up statewide this year?
And check out Happy Together on the New Buffalo Patch calendar
Hi New Buffalo! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did New Buffalo Senior High stack up statewide this year?
- What New Buffalo beach tragedy reshaped Great Lakes water safety lessons?
Also on today's calendar: Skip's New Buffalo Farmers Market and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
- Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These are Michigan's top 50 public high schools for 2026, according to U.S. News (mlive.com) — New Buffalo Senior High School has been ranked 42nd among Michigan's top 50 public high schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 list, highlighting its strong performance compared with thousands nationwide. The rankings weigh test scores, graduation rates, and college readiness, with most top schools clustered in southern Michigan but New Buffalo earning a notable spot. 
• Decatur native Derrick Moore saves young girl's life at the cost of his own (pantagraph.com) — A tragic 2013 drowning at New Buffalo City Beach in New Buffalo is being used to teach life-saving water safety lessons. Advocates now stress checking weather and rip-current reports, designating adult water watchers, and using the "flip, float, and follow" method so more families can enjoy Lake Michigan and local beaches safely.
📸 Around New Buffalo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Buffalo
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★ Featured events ★
- Happy Together →
Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo
9:00 pm
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- Skip's New Buffalo Farmers Market →
Skip's Restaurant and Catering, 16710 Lakeshore Rd, New Buffalo
9:00 am - NBAS Staff Breakfast
NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS New Buffalo, MI 49117
8:00 am - Jenna Wendel: Back to School Night
NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS Elementary Building - ES Gym
4:00 pm - Dan Caudle: Middle School Back to School Night
NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS Middle/High School Building - PAC
6:30 pm - Back to School Night
New Buffalo Middle School PAC
6:45 pm - New Buffalo Rod & Gun Club →
New Buffalo Rod & Gun Club, 10487 Kruger Rd, New Buffalo
9:00 am - Skip's New Buffalo Farmers Market →
Skip's Restaurant and Catering, 16710 Lakeshore Rd, New Buffalo
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Australian Pink Floyd Show →
Silver Creek Event Center, 11111 Wilson Rd, New Buffalo
9:00 pm - NBAS Staff Breakfast
NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS New Buffalo, MI 49117
8:00 am - Jenna Wendel: Back to School Night
NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS Elementary Building - ES Gym
4:00 pm - Dan Caudle: Middle School Back to School Night
NEW BUFFALO AREA SCHOOLS Middle/High School Building - PAC
6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is the town of New Buffalo not sounding tornado warnings any more?
I know they don't do the monthly test on Saturdays but last week when we received the "seek shelter immediately" alert on the phone, i never heard… (Nextdoor New Buffalo) - Name a game you played as a kid, that kids would have no idea what it is.
Like. Lagging for quarters Fast pitch Pitchers hand out Right field out 500 Bounce or fly You get the idea Have fun. I look forward to seeing… (Nextdoor Harbor Dunes)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in New Buffalo. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Stevensville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Buffalo here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bridgman
- Jim Hoss (moodycountyenterprise.com)
- Dunkin's fall menu with Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Michigan (freep.com)
Stevensville
- Slow Down, Stevensville: public safety campaign underway (wsjm.com)
- Berrien County Youth Fair underway in Berrien Springs (wsjm.com)
- DogSlinger announces last day will be August 31 (wsjm.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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