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BY CHUCK FRISBIE GLADWIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT Chuck Frisbie

BY CHUCK FRISBIE GLADWIN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT Chuck Frisbie

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SUPERINTENDENT CORNER

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
In November, Gladwin Community Schools is asking voters to consider a bond proposal that would return the district’s tax rate to its 2023 level, in order to fund $26.8 million in improvements across all K-12 buildings.
A farmer operates a soybean planter in early spring. KINGIMAGING VIA PIXABAY

A farmer operates a soybean planter in early spring. KINGIMAGING VIA PIXABAY

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Trade tariffs are hurting Michigan soybean export market

Samantha Ku
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
LANSINGSince Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on U.S. imports from all global partners, triggering retaliatory tariffs by China, Canada and the European Union on U.S. exports, including soybeans.According to the U.S.

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GAFT a “World class production”

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
To the Editor:If you missed The Gladwin Area Friends of the Theater production of “The Curious Savage”, you missed one outstanding performance. Not only was it humorous, but very entertaining. All the players have worked hard to put on a classic performance.
Eric Freedman is director of Capital News Service and Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

Eric Freedman is director of Capital News Service and Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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Your taxes, your schools, your safety: Why your local news matters

Eric Freedman
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
I am a journalist. And proud of it.I hope my readers, whether in newspapers, magazines or online, also feel that’s a title worthy of pride.True, journalists and the news media are being targeted and maligned, and polls show public trust in the press is declining.

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New Business

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
To the Editor:A new business has opened – The Grooming Boutique (had been Larry’s Barber Shop) in Gladwin.The owner Bobbi is an amazing groomer. What a great opportunity for Gladwin pet owners. My dog is returning next month! Thank you Bobbi for locating in Gladwin!

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Cartoon Response

News Staff
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
To the Editor:I am writing to express my concern over the cartoons published in the September 24th Gladwin paper that mocked the assassination of Charlie Kirk over his seeming callous attitude to firearm deaths.

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A debt of gratitude

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
To the Editor:Gladwin Youth Wrestling would like to express our gratitude to Mark and Karen Snyder of Gladwin and Clare Tire for the kindness and dedication they have continued to show our club.Thank you for your sponsorship every year and most recently the addition to our building.
The siren song of despair

The siren song of despair

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The siren song of despair

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Charlie Kirk was a one-man answer to campus illiberalism. He rose to prominence at a time when university administrators and progressive students were working in league to make campuses no-go zones for conservatives.They effectively banned them from their faculties.
The International Bridge connects Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. SAULT STE. MARIE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

The International Bridge connects Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. SAULT STE. MARIE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

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Michigan sees fewer Canadian visitors this year, bridge traffic in decline

Clara Lincolnhol
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
LANSINGSo far this year, the United States has seen a large drop in Canadian visitors, and Michigan is no exception to the national trend.Each month in 2025, the United States has seen less Canadian inbound traffic than the previous year, according to Statistics Canada.
The ignorance of Sen. Tim Kaine

The ignorance of Sen. Tim Kaine

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The ignorance of Sen. Tim Kaine

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Tim Kaine needs to report to a remedial civics class as soon as possible. The Virginia senator and former vice presidential candidate expressed outrage at a congressional hearing that a Trump nominee said that our rights come from God, not government.
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