Opinion
News Staff
The United States Post Office Department began experimenting with Rural Free Delivery as early as 1890, and in 1893 legislation was passed that mandated the practice. Universal implementation was finally extended across the nation in 1902.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The tragedy of Russia
News Staff
On the one hand, events in Russia this past weekend were stunning -- the leader of a mercenary group declaring against the country’s military leadership and, for 24 hours, marching on Moscow.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Concerned citizen
Suzanne Steinrueck South Haven, Mi
To the Editor:
As a mother of three and a nurse who supports families with at-risk newborns, I see firsthand the toll that smoke from Canadian wildfires is having on Michigan communities.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
MOMENTS IN TIME
News Staff
■On July 10, 2011, the British newspaper News of the World published its final edition after 168 years in print, when owner Rupert Murdoch received a high amount of criticism following accusations against his staff that complained of phone hacking and bribing police to obtain the paper’s stories.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
This building complex still stands on the south side of Cedar between Townsend and Silverleaf streets. The roof has been completely reconstructed and it has been remodeled several times since then. This building replaced previous structures that had been destroyed by a fire that destroyed most of the commercial block in 1936. Another fire in 1947 prompted the first major remodeling of this building.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME | CEDAR STREET
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A LOOK BACK IN TIME | CEDAR STREET
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
14th Annual Family Fun Fair a success
News Staff
To the Editor:
On behalf of the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene and the Family Fun Fair Committee Members, we would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their donations to our 14th Annual Family Fun Fair, which was held on June 10, 2023, at the Gladwin Church of the Nazarene.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
High blood pressure readings call for additional meds
News Staff
DEAR DR. ROACH:
I am a 68-year-old female who was diagnosed with high blood pressure at 32.
I am five feet, five inches tall and weigh 130 pounds.
I’ve been taking 240 mg of verapamil for all of these years.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Possible heart disease symptoms are written off due to weight
News Staff
DEAR DR. ROACH:
I’ve been experiencing pain in my chest, dizziness and shortness of breath on exertion. The chest pain lasts for a few hours. At one point, it was so bad that I couldn’t walk a hundred feet, had to use a cane and severely limit my physical activity.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
When it’s time for a new cellphone
News Staff
Like it or not, sometimes we just have to buy a new cellphone. When the old one won’t hold a charge anymore or it won’t take the newest security updates, we have to cave in and begin a hunt for a new one.
Sometimes it’s easy.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
May I Walk With You
Daniel Fachting
Often people think of the resurrection of Jesus like a resuscitation of his body. They think of it as similar to when Jesus brought Lazarus back to life after four days in the tomb. People immediately recognized Lazarus, unwrapped his burial clothing, and he was the same old Lazarus.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023