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Ithaca and Ashley Named Among Best High Schools in State

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Two Gratiot County high schools have been named among the best in the state, with Ithaca and Ashley earning places near the...

County Partnerships Guide First-Year Students

Jordan Fox Herald Intern While most first-year classes strictly cover academics, Alma College has uniquely incorporated its off-campus counterparts into its curriculum. The college has embraced its...

Alma College Highlighted for Launching Bright Futures

Tim Rath Alma College Communications  Alma College students don’t just learn in the classroom — they launch futures. That’s the message from The Princeton Review, which has...

Honoring Gratiot’s Past

BWAHS Closes Out Successful Season By David Briggs  This article will not be concentrating on an historic event in Gratiot County’s history, but instead will focus on...

over the Back Fence

 Ever since I’ve been of high school age, there has been an employment opportunity. After the educational process was completed and the participation in...

Local Firefighter Crosses Mackinac

 Gratiot Emergency Services Authority firefighter James Katt carried the weight of his profession across the Straits of Mackinac on Labor Day. To thank and...

Harold House – Obituary

Harold E. House - Jan. 24, 1945 – Aug. 28, 2025  Harold E. House, known affectionately to many as “Harry,” passed away on Aug. 28,...

Lois Emery – Obituary

Lois Jane Emery, 88, of Ashley, passed away Fri., Aug. 29, 2025, surrounded by her family, at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing.  Funeral Services will...

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County Hires Firm to Tackle Weed, Algae Growth in Pine

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent  Weed and algae growth floating atop surface...

STATE CHAMPIONS – Ithaca Team Shines at Michigan FFA Convention

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The future is bright for Ithaca FFA. For...
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