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Politicians need to get out of the way of Gladstone’s future

The power station stands guard over every point of Gladstone, whether watching our kids play soccer or having a picnic at the marina, it’s a constant reminder of how important it is to our town. (Brittney Manning)

As a Gladstone local, I wasn’t surprised by the news that NRG will likely close the Gladstone power station years […]

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