Celebrate Pride Month Dear editor, For the LGBTQ+ community and their friends and allies, the month of June includes remembrance of both tragedy and celebration. Among the many acts of violence committed against this community was the Pulse nightclub massacre on June 12, 2016, when a gunman ...

Bergman's "Statement" EDITOR, I was eager to read the statement issued by Congressman Jack Bergman that was highlighted on the front page of the Gazette on May 23. I hoped to be enlightened about how he was serving his constituents. Perhaps he would explain the fantastic outcomes of the ...

Hats Off! Used Book Sale & Pie Social a Success On behalf of the First United Methodist Church in Hancock, thank you to everyone who donated quality used books to our 15th Annual Used Book Sale and the more than 300 people who attended and purchased books. Sale proceeds of over $2,000 will ...

The biggest Gerrymander of all Editor: There is a saying, “You can’t see the forest for the trees.” The trees around you are so tall, you can’t tell you’re standing in a large forest. America’s political parties are currently in a political gold rush to gerrymander (change ...

Case for Driving an Electric Car Dear Editor, As communities across the country grapple with rising fuel costs, air pollution, and the growing impacts of Global Warming, one solution is becoming increasingly clear; the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Electric cars offer a cleaner, ...

HB 4765 WILL SUPRESS YOUR VOTE Editor: On the surface, this bill may look like it’s about voter identification and preventing so called fraud, but it’s really about making voting harder for eligible citizens in the state of Michigan. If this bill becomes law, voters who have used ...