In today's news:

The South Haven City Council is inching closer to taking a vote on the return of a lifeguard program for city beaches.

Work to improve Hall Park in Benton Harbor will now move forward following action by city commissioners Monday.

Kimberly "Kimmy" Cramer is this spring's recipient of Lake Michigan College's Spirit of Nursing award, one of the highest honors bestowed upon a graduating nursing student at the college.