In today's news:

The Whirlpool Foundation welcomed middle school girls from schools all over Berrien County to Lake Michigan College this week for a technology camp. 

St. Joseph City Commissioners have given the green light to the Sandbar and Grille on Lakeshore Drive to continue offering outdoor music later at night than what would normally be allowed this summer. 

One of the suspects charged in the robbery of the Benton Township Dunham's Sports store in November of last year has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.