Gratiot County Herald - News Archive

Alternative breaks help students find their passion

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:53:15 UT

Thirteen alternative breaks will engage Alma College students in building and refurbishing homes, serving meals, interacting with terminally ill children,

protecting animals, and more during week-long service opportunities in January and February.

Perrinton works to resurrect annual festival

Curtis Wildfong — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:52:06 UT

In 1987 the Village of Perrinton held its annual “Perrinton Centennial” for the last time.

Armed robbery suspect arraigned

Michael MacDonald — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:50:10 UT

With help from a few Middleton citizens that were well aware of their community and surroundings, the Gratiot County Sheriff’s office was able to quickly

apprehend alleged bank robber, 35 year old, Paul Michael Gavenda of Ithaca, after he held up the Commercial Bank in Middleton on December 22.

Breckenridge adds insurance benefits to three employees’ benefit packages

Curtis Wildfong — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:47:58 UT

The Village of Breckenridge has managed to add health insurance to three village employees’ benefit packages while also saving the village money.

Year in Review 09

Phyllis McCrossin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:44:45 UT

Budget cuts continue to plague area municipalities and schools, and finding ways to work within budget constraints continues to cause headaches for local governments as they work
to find ways to do more with much less.

Yet, despite the less than favorable economic forecasts, the county has seen several business expansions and new businesses come into the area.

The following is a list of the top 10 news stories for the year.

Alma High School Honor Roll

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:29:20 UT

Alma High School has released the first marking period honor roll.

_St. Louis Students Donate _

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:26:48 UT

American Red Cross blood drives

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:25:29 UT

Michigan residents can give at least three meaningful gifts this holiday season without visiting stores, browsing catalogs, or shopping on-line.

St. Louis High School Honor Roll

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:24:05 UT

St. Louis High School has released the 1st trimester honor roll.

Allison joins Carson City Hospital staff

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:22:55 UT

Michael Allison, D.O., has joined the staff at Carson City Hospital. Dr. Allison, a family medicine physician, will be caring for patients at Carson Family Care Center beginning January 4.

St. Louis student Hannah Near named DAR Good Citizen

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:20:46 UT

Hannah Near, a senior at Saint Louis High School, is this year’s recipient of the DAR Good Citizen Award.

In Service

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:18:45 UT

Sweet New Business

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:17:27 UT

Children’s grief camp offered

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:15:54 UT

Losing a loved one can be especially confusing and devastating to a child. MidMichigan Home Care and Hospice of Helping Hands are helping to meet the needs of children who are

grieving by offering Camp Warm Hearts, a camp just for children who have lost a loved one.

Alma College joins National Network for Vocation

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:14:44 UT

Nearly a decade ago, Alma College launched a campus-wide focus on vocation, securing a $2 million grant in 2001 for the “Discovering Vocation: The Lilly Project at Alma College”

and another $500,000 sustaining grant in 2005 from the Lilly Endowment.