Our screen culture increasingly can’t read

We’ve been having a debate about “book bans” in recent years, but given the steep decline in student literacy, the deeper question is how anyone would notice whether a book is available in a school library or not.

A concerned Gladwin citizen

To the Editor:Well it seems like the board did what they wanted to do to get rid of our mayor, Sarah Kile, and in a way I don’t blame her for not wanting to run again. With all the crap she took over the years from the board I wouldn’t want to run again. Shame on the board for not fighting for her.

On Spirit Airlines, the government protected competition by eliminating it

Regulators no longer have to worry that Spirit Airlines might upset the airline market by merging with the wrong competitor.

Veterans are leading the way in healing – again

By any honest measure, veterans have long been unintended pioneers in the advancement of medicine.The unique realities of war and military service have forced innovation that later benefits civilians for generations.

SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER

Gladwin Schools was recently named as a recipient of a State Jr. High School CTE Grant for Artificial Intelligence.

EDITOR’S INBOX

To the Editor:To my patients and families, It has been my honor and privilege to be your primary care provider for the last 23 plus years. The trust that was placed in me to manage your health and well-being has been deeply humbling.

Yes, of course, war settles things

Countless protest signs have informed us over the years that “war is not the answer.” We hear this message, with varying levels of sophistication and differing underlying worldviews, from institutions and people ranging from Code Pink to Pope LEO.

Trump vs. the Pope

As far as showdowns between popes and secular leaders go, President Trump versus Pope LEO hardly rates.Pope LEO hasn’t forced Trump to come see him and stand for three days in the snow, the way Pope Gregory VII did to Henry IV, the Holy Roman Emperor, in 1077.

Preparing before a dog or cat is in distress

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog “Alfie” was rushed to the vet with bloat. My friend who was visiting first noticed the symptoms and told me it was an emergency. He’s recovering well, but I feel so guilty. How could I not recognize that he was suffering and could have died?

Yes, boldly go

So much for journalistic objectivity.The BBC science editor covering the launch of Artemis II couldn’t contain her enthusiasm when the first plumes of smoke spread out from the launch pad. “Oh, my goodness! Oh, my goodness!” she exclaimed, clapping like a schoolgirl.