Ralph E. Wirtz is a native Midlander who retired from the Midland Daily News as a managing editor in 2015. He has been freelancing since then in between traveling and volunteering. He has four adult children, all who graduated from Bullock Creek High School as he did. He is an eight-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and a Central Michigan University grad. He can be reached at ralphewirtz@gmail.com.
The recent tragic event at Michigan State University has again put the focus on the welfare of our children. Dr. Kathy Dollard, head of Behavioral Health at MyMichigan, shares her thoughts.
Almost three years have passed since the breach of two dams on the Tittabawassee River. A local committee keeps working to reduce the risk of future flooding.