In today's news:

Just as the new COVID boosters become available, the Berrien County Health Department is seeing a spike in respiratory illnesses in the area. 

The Berrien County Treasurer's office has held the county's first land auction of the year. 

Representatives from up to 60 colleges, universities, trade schools, and branches of the military will be on hand when Lake Michigan College hosts its annual College Night at the Mendel Center on September 16.