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Opinion

Perilous times for personal liberty

Local columns

“First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out -- Because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out -- Because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out -- Because I was not a ...

Want to enjoy the outdoors? Try fishing

Editorial

Looking for ways to enjoy Michigan’s great outdoors: Try fishing. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Free Fishing Weekend dates for 2025 are Feb. 15-16 and June 7-8. All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may ...

Checks and balances

Letters to the Editor

EDITOR: It is appalling and disgusting that this servant of the people now thinks he is our lord and master. Those people elected to office to represent us need to be reminded they hold positions of trust on a temporary basis. To avoid future debacles to our government, there should also ...

Democratic platform

Letters to the Editor

EDITOR: In response to Mr. Thomas Warstler’s letter (March 18), I’d like to address “Too many concerns to mention” by highlighting a few glaring realities—particularly within his own party’s agenda. The Democratic platform is a masterclass in economic sabotage, social division, ...

School finances

Letters to the Editor

EDITOR: So here we go again, Gladstone schools looking for more money. Must be nice to be able to go and ask for money for your dream projects. Being a retired homeowner living on a fixed income I can’t go to the Social Security office and tell them I would like to add on to my house or ...