🌱 How will New Buffalo’s cannabis prices change under Michigan’s new tax?

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• How will New Buffalo’s cannabis prices change under Michigan’s new tax?

Also on today's calendar: HCHS Boys JV Basketball @ New Buffalo and 2 more events.

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• Thursday: Snow showers in the morning, with a high of 28 and low of 20 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 31, low: 11. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of 14 and low of 9 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Judge lets 24% wholesale cannabis tax move forward; law stays on track for Jan. 1 rollout (moodyonthemarket.com) — A new 24% wholesale cannabis tax taking effect Jan. 1, 2026 is expected to raise prices at dispensaries serving New Buffalo, on top of existing state marijuana taxes. Local shops and seasonal, price-sensitive visitors could feel the squeeze, with some retailers warning higher costs may push customers toward cheaper alternatives or the illicit market.
   

📸 Around New Buffalo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Buffalo

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Trivia Night!
  Tapa Taco South American Cuisine, 16220 Lakeshore Rd West Entrance, Union Pier
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• HCHS Boys JV Basketball @ New Buffalo
  New Buffalo Area School District , 1112 E Clay St , New Buffalo
  4:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Santa's Circus
  Silver Creek Event Center , 11111 Wilson Rd , New Buffalo
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Breakfast with Santa
  Union Pier Social , 16036 Red Arrow Hwy , Union Pier
  12:00 pm
• Santa's Circus
  Silver Creek Event Center , 11111 Wilson Rd , New Buffalo
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Villwocks Christmas Container Workshop
  Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce , 8008 M139 , Berrien Springs
  6:00 pm
• LIGHTS at Fernwood
  Fernwood Botanical Gardens , 13988 Range Line Road , Niles
  6:00 pm
• Jingle Bingo at Round Barn Brewery & Public House
  Round Barn Brewery & Public House
  6:00 pm
• Bourbon & Cigar Thursdays
  The Bourbon Barn , 10983 Hills Road , Baroda
  6:00 pm
• Holiday Open Mic Night featuring Skirt at The Acorn
  The Acorn , 107 Generations Drive , Three Oaks
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Three Oaks Farmers Markets
  Carver Memorial Park , 111 S Elm St , Three Oaks
  3:00 pm
• Comedy Night at Round Barn Brewery & Public House
  Round Barn Brewery & Public House
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• During low, frigid temperatures, don’t let dry-looking roadways give you a false sense of security.
  Black ice is a thin, often invisible layer of ice. Continue to use caution: reduce speed, increase following distance, brake gently, and allow extra… (Nextdoor )

• The Stray Dog Bar & Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager in New Buffalo. Apply here.
• Westinghouse Nuclear posted a job opening for Seasonal Building & Grounds Worker in Bridgman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Buffalo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgman

• County selling property in Three Oaks to allow for possible housing development (wirx.com)

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