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Opinion

Give blood during National Volunteer Month

Editorial

During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help keep the blood supply stable by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Type O blood and platelets are especially needed to ensure hospitals are fully stocked with lifesaving blood products this ...

Observations

Letters to the Editor

EDITOR: A letter to the editor by another identified me as a Democrat. Although not offended by that assumption I am not a member of the Democratic Party. The same individual spoke of the “Democratic platform being a masterclass in economic sabotage and foreign policy blunders” among ...

Vote ‘no’ on school proposals

Letters to the Editor

EDITOR: I am very surprised that no one has responded to Mr. King’s letters to the press about the upcoming school millage proposals in Gladstone. I would like to respond and say I back him in voting no on proposals. I worked in various school systems for 30 years, so I am aware of ...

Participate in LightsOut

Letters to the Editor

EDITOR: Earth Day has been celebrated since 1970, making 2025 its 55th anniversary. There are many ways to observe this holiday, including collecting trash on the beach or in a park, planting a tree or a shrub, or taking a hike in the woods. This is the time of migration. The birds are coming ...

Almanac

Local columns

By The Associated Press Today is Friday, April 18, the 108th day of 2025. There are 257 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 18, 1906, the deadliest earthquake in U.S. history struck San Francisco, followed by raging fires across the city. More than 3,000 people are believed ...

National Drug Take Back Day is April 26

Editorial

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is once again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription pills. All of MSP’s 31 posts will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, ...