In today's news:

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have voted to purchase nine pieces of property that have been foreclosed by the Berrien County Treasurer's office before they're auctioned off by the treasurer this year. 

The South Haven City Council is looking into the possibility of a service fee to pay for a lifeguard program. 

The Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is this weekend in downtown St. Joseph, and 172 artists are preparing to head to town for the event.