In today's news:

The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce has ended its formal partnership with the South Bend Regional Chamber and is moving toward a partnership with the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber. 

Citizens Research Council of Michigan President Eric Lupher was in Berrien County this week to highlight the "Ax MI Tax" proposal that backers are currently seeking to get on the ballot in the state next year. 

It took a community of good Samaritans to safely resolve an incident on Lake Michigan near South Beach in South Haven on Thursday night. 

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Cornerstone Alliance welcomed Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Quentin Messer to Benton Harbor on Thursday to showcase some of the projects that have been transforming the community with the help of the state. 

A resurfacing project is about to get started on Cleveland Avenue in St. Joseph. 

The city of Buchanan is adopting a short-term rental ordinance to help ensure residential properties throughout town aren't bought up by those seeking to rent them out to vacationers. 

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Project T in Benton Harbor is a go. 

There's a new president and CEO at the helm at Berrien County Cancer Service. 

This weekend will bring the return of Chalk the Block to downtown St. Joseph.

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The city of St. Joseph is moving forward with a proposal to help generate revenue for improvements downtown. 

Benton Harbor City Commissioners will be asked next week to approve the transfer of land owned by the city to the Benton Harbor Housing Commission so that the Harbor Towers apartment complex can qualify for federal improvement funds.

Everyone's invited to Coloma this weekend for two days of fun with the Coloma Glad Peach Festival. 

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Now on the job as the new superintendent of Benton Harbor Area Schools is Dr. Simone Griffin, who started Monday. 

Fruit crops in Southwest Michigan remain healthy despite the hot weather the region has been experiencing lately. says the region's crops are in "really great shape."

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services continues to urge COVID vaccinations for everyone age six months and older as recent recommendations coming from the federal government have caused some confusion. 

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A Berrien Springs farm has been awarded a $175,000 grant by the Michigan Commission on Agriculture and Rural Development to help with an expansion project. 

The Salvation Army of Benton Harbor is planning a celebration for its 100th anniversary next month. 

The South Haven City Council has voted to continue supporting Market One and the work it does to encourage economic development in the region for another year.

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In today's news:

Riverwood Center CEO Ric Compton is sounding the alarm about some upcoming changes to how the state manages behavioral health services. 

Plans to develop the former Overton property in South Haven into housing have hit another delay. 

A new invasive species has been found at the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Mattawan. 

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Congressman Bill Huizenga has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate. 

Dr. Simone Griffin will officially start as the new superintendent of Benton Harbor Area Schools on Monday, July 28. 

Bond has been set at $2 million for a South Bend man charged in the shooting death of a woman in Niles Township this week. 

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The city of Benton Harbor has received a statewide award for its community master plan.

The Berrien County Sheriff's Department says a woman who was found dead in Niles Township on Monday had been shot, and her boyfriend is now charged with open murder in the case.

The Hartford Public Library will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this Saturday with a special event. 

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Sarah joins Zack to chat about a Ribbon Cutting, a Grand Opening, and Management Accelerator applications now being accepted. See all the details at smrchamber.com!

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