In today's news:

The Berrien County Sheriff's Department Emergency Management Division and the Van Buren County Office of Domestic Preparedness are marking the successful test of the region's public alert system on Wednesday. 

Benton Township leaders say residents will be better served now that a brand new, fully automated trash collection truck has been delivered to the public works department. 

The Van Buren County Sheriff's Department is saluting some of its 911 dispatchers for their quick action to help others during severe weather back in May.