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.

Diabetic ulcer still hasn’t healed

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

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.