Earlier this month, a federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by five states — including Michigan — that want barriers placed in Chicago-area waterways to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.

The Michigan Senate recently voted to let people who receive extra training carry concealed weapons in “gun-free” zones, such as churches and schools.

The hot topic in Lansing right now, beginning late last week, is the right-to-work legislation. It was quickly passed by the House and Senate, and Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to sign it into law.

Ferrysburg officials recently announced they would proceed with a plan for a waterfront park and beach at the foot of Doric Street. They said it would make Spring Lake more accessible to those who want to enjoy the beautiful natural resources of our area.

For decades, dogs have been bred to fight one another for sport. They’ve felt the white-hot pain of flesh being torn and ears being ripped off. They’ve lived in fear.

An open letter to all of the kids of the Tri-Cities area:

Whether the feds pay for it or not, the water at Ottawa County's public beaches needs to be tested.