Berrien County

Michigan officials have confirmed the presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly in Berrien County, in the state's southwest. The pest, which threatens grapevines, fruit trees and other crops, has been spreading across the eastern United States, and residents are being asked to report sightings and destroy the insects to slow its advance.

The Berrien County Health Department in Michigan has received a grant to help cover costs associated with a cyclosporiasis outbreak in the county. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, typically linked to contaminated food or water. The funding will support the department's response to the outbreak, which has affected local residents and drawn attention in the region.