Kids shouldn’t be on social media at all

Mark Zuckerberg is very sorry. His apology at a Senate hearing to the families of victims of online child sex abuse was dramatic, and the human thing to do in the moment, although he was pressured into it under persistent questioning from Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri.

Sudden Foot Pain After a Concert Becomes Debilitating

DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter and her friend went to a concert and had to climb stairs. They ended up walking about 2.5 miles in total. After returning home, my daughter had severe pain in both of her feet and was unable to stand or walk on them. She said it felt like someone was crushing them.

‘Masters of the Air’ does a public service

Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks have once again done a public service. Like “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” before it, the new series “Masters of the Air” is a profound act of devotion to the memory of the men who won World War II, this time focused on the air war in Europe.

Tootsie Roll drive a success

To the Editor: Community Mental Health for Central Michigan would like to recognize the Gladwin Knights of Columbus Council for their financial support provided through the annual Tootsie Roll Drive.

A LOOK BACK IN TIME | BEAVERTON 1950S

This photo comes from Beaverton in the early 1950s. It depicts two local gentlemen: the young one on the left is Bill Kelly, and the shorter guy on the right is Ralph Methner. I understand that, at the time, his nickname was “A. B.

New criminal laws aim to combat ethnic intimidation

LANSING Due to Michigan’s constant increase in hate crimes, the Legislature has updated state laws on hate crimes for the first time since 1988. Students, families and religious groups remain threatened by ethnic intimidation all over the state, experts say.

Partnering to enrich our community

Excitement and enthusiasm is building around the concept of this new group in the county called The Gladwin County Community Builders, but who and what are they?

A new life insurance program

The Department of Veterans Affairs has started a new life insurance program for the first time in 50 years, and the details are worth noting. Called VALife, it’s different from (and much better than) the previous insurance program. In fact, within the first year, over 30,000 veterans have signed up.

Steep challenges face homeless students, experts say

LANSING Most students can live on campus or nearby without much worry, and the years spent attending college are supposed to be filled with new experiences and opportunities. That might seem like a given, but some students are severely impacted by their lack of stable housing.

Bills would boost state funding to townships, address Great Recession cuts

LANSING Pending bills in Michigan’s Senate would boost state funding to townships, allowing them to pay for services they otherwise couldn’t afford, advocates say. The legislation would also create a trust fund to protect the increased state aid from cuts during future recessions.