In today's news:

Congressman Bill Huizenga and colleagues have introduced legislation to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, seeking to increase the program's funding from $475 million to $500 per year starting next year. 

The Berrien County Parks Department is marking another successful year for its community recycling program. 

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is being asked to seek a $4 million grant to construct a trail between Buchanan and Niles.