In today's news:

Whirlpool has raised more than $3 million for Berrien County youth with its 21st Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event, held on Sunday and Monday. 

Benton Harbor City Commissioners have rejected a lease with a private property owner that would have enabled the city to set up a small fitness park downtown. 

The South Haven Speaker Series will welcome retired Congressman Fred Upton and Congresswoman Debbie Dingel to speak about bipartisan collaboration next month.