In today's news:

Lake Michigan College is projecting a big jump in enrollment for the fall semester. 

Democrats from Berrien and Van Buren counties celebrated the Fourth of July this week together in Suth Haven, and they were joined by a prominent guest. California Governor Gavin Newsom stopped by the gathering to stump for President Joe Biden.

Police and fire agencies are reminding all Southwest Michigan residents to be safe this Fourth of July weekend.