In today's news:

186 employees of Berrien County have gone from being represented by a union to being non-union.

Flowers Early Learning has announced the launch of a new early childhood education apprenticeship program.

State Representative Brad Paquette has introduced legislation in the Michigan House prohibiting schools from serving foods containing certain unnatural ingredients.

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In today's news:

Benton Harbor City Commissioners could be asked to consolidate polling locations in order to save money.

Benton Township Police Chief Greg Abrams has a proposal for township trustees. He addressed them this week to ask for permission to seek a grant to purchase and train a K9.

The Pokagon Band of Pottawatomi will hold a pow wow this Memorial Day weekend.

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In today's news:

A Van Buren County woman has been sentenced for murdering her husband in 2007.

A setback to the Berrien Hills River’s Edge project on the site of the old Berrien Hills Country Club is being called a disappointment by St. Joseph Township leaders, but they say they're still excited that the first phase of construction is slated for next year.

The city of South Haven may have found a new developer for the former Overton property.

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In today's news:

The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety has had a busy few days after it responded to two fires -- one of which it calls suspicious -- and a large illegal gathering.

May is Women's Health Month, and doctors are reminding women of all ages to take simple steps to ensure they stay healthy and don't let small problems turn into big problems.

Berrien County will hold a chemicals and electronics recycling event next month, and this time it's being hosted in southern half of the county.

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