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Missed Days Remain Challenge for Schools

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Chronic absenteeism varied widely among Gratiot County’s six public school districts last year, with affected students missing...
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County Adopts Fiscal Year Budget, Raises Elected Pay

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners will use $904,035 from savings to balance its fiscal year 2026-27...
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Animal Control Defends Workload, Wage Request

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor A proposed pay increase for county animal control employees was met with scrutiny from the Gratiot Board...
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Pine River Twp Housing Plan Tabled Amid Public Concern

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Gratiot County commissioners postponed a decision last Tuesday on a plan to reimburse more than $2 million...
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Wings & Wheels Reset for This Saturday

The annual Wings & Wheels Fly-In/Car Meet at the Gratiot Community Airport was rescheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 26....
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Alma Nurses Cancel Strike After Reaching Tentative Deal

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor A second three-day strike at MyMichigan Medical...
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New Playground Gives Ithaca Preschoolers More Room

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Ithaca South Elementary preschoolers have more room...
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Wright House Comes Alive as Restoration Continues

Pat Benson Wright House Restoration Coordinator The Wright House is beginning to look like itself again. One of the most visible phases...
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To the Editor: Our Next Generation of Farmers Deserves a Chance. This letter is in response to the proposed industrial solar...
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St. Louis Gleaner Harmony Arbor No. 273 members played bingo, awarded prizes and shared cookies with Pine Villa residents...
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Marcella Seifert – Obituary

Marcella Ann Seifert, 89, of Ashley, passed away Tues.,...
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Debra Carman – Obituary

Debra Sue Carman, 60, of Ithaca, passed away Thurs.,...
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Gale Wood – Obituary

Gale Leon Wood, 96, of Middleton, passed away Thurs., Sept. 17, 2026, at Maple View Assisted Living. Funeral Services were...
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Alma VFW Post 1454 FISH FRY! Every 4th Friday of the month! 5 to 7 p.m. - $16 Full order. Comes...
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Football Matchups: Week 5

Swan Valley 4-0 at Alma 1-3 7 p.m. Friday Alma High School Last week: Alma lost to Garber 16-14, Swan Valley beat Whitehall...
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Missed Days Remain Challenge for Schools

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County Adopts Fiscal Year Budget, Raises Elected Pay

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners will...
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Animal Control Defends Workload, Wage Request

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor A proposed pay increase for county animal...

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Legal Notices (Published September 17, 2026)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The James Huntoon and Joan Huntoon Joint Trust TO ALL CREDITORS: James Huntoon (12/15/1934...
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Legal Notices (Published September 10, 2026)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature...
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Legal Notices (Published September 3, 2026)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Estate STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT GRATIOT COUNTY CASE NO. and JUDGE 26-149-DE Hon. K. M. Bakker Court...
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Legal Notices (Published August 27, 2026)

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section...
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County Adopts Fiscal Year Budget, Raises Elected Pay

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners will...
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Animal Control Defends Workload, Wage Request

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor A proposed pay increase for county animal...
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Pine River Twp Housing Plan Tabled Amid Public Concern

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Gratiot County commissioners postponed a decision last...
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Wings & Wheels Reset for This Saturday

The annual Wings & Wheels Fly-In/Car Meet at the...

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Missed Days Remain Challenge for Schools

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