In today's news:

An effort is underway to form a new authority that could raise money to dredge the St. Joseph River in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. 

The city of Bangor has issued a statement to clarify the reasons behind a city council action earlier this month that some residents have complained could stifle free speech. 

Berrien County could be looking for a new medical examiner.

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