Opinion

Diabetic ulcer still hasn’t healed

News Staff

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a diabetic nonhealing ulcer on my right heel. I was told that the blood circulation in my foot isn’t very good, which is why the ulcer isn’t healing.Five years ago, I had a nonhealing ulcer in my left heel.It got infected, and the infection went into my heel bone.

Protecting your benefits

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

On a recent National Slam the Scam Day for 2026, the VA stepped up, along with other federal agencies, with an array of information to keep veterans safe from scams and fraud. Thieves don’t just work one day per year, however.

Iran is challenging a bedrock of American geopolitical power

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The reason why we have the Fifth Fleet, one of the most awesome naval forces ever assembled in the history of mankind, is to protect the sea lanes in the Middle East.

New law will change youth employment standards in Michigan

Georgia Hill

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

LANSINGAnew law will tighten work restrictions for 14- to 17-yearolds and transition the work permit process to a centralized, online state system.The legislation, proposed by Democratic Reps.

Kristi Noem rides off into the sunset

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

At times, you could be forgiven for having thought that Kristi Noem wanted to be a uniformed DHS officer rather than the secretary of the department.Now, the cabinet member most inclined to glamour shots out in the field is going to have to go back to wearing civilian clothes.

EDITOR’S INBOX

News Staff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

To the Editor:Recently I was asked what I noted about Gladwin County.

Former Detroit News reporter Eric Freedman teaches journalism at Michigan State University and directs Capital News Service.

Reflections on a half century of reporting

Eric Freedman

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LANSINGIt was 50 years ago this month when I took a big gamble.With a fresh law degree, student debt, a new Volkswagen Rabbit with a car loan – and a 3-week-old baby – I gave up a safe congressional staff job I enjoyed, took a 13 percent pay cut and became a newspaper reporter.No regrets.

Conan Smith is president of the Michigan Environmental Council. MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL

Bill would expand Michigan’s bottle deposit law while some want to abolish it

Cristian Vazquez

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LANSINGSen. Sean McCann, D-Kalamazoo, is the sponsor of legislation to extend the state’s bottle deposit law, including adding containers of noncarbonated beverages, water and hard cider.

The greatest sports story ever told

News Staff

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Everyone who witnessed it remembers where they were. The victory of the gold-medal-winning U.S.

EDITOR’S INBOX

News Staff

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

To the Editor:Since last July, a group of parents, 4-H leaders, auction buyers, award sponsors, and volunteers has been working together to address longstanding concerns with the Gladwin County Fair.

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