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Pinwheels Signal Child Abuse Prevention Month

Darby Chaffin  Gratiot County Child Advocacy Program Director Every April, communities across the country come together to recognize Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month—a time dedicated to...

Ithaca First Presbyterian Welcomes New Pastor

 Ithaca First Presbyterian Church has named the Rev. Mark Morningstar as its new pastor. He began serving the congregation on a part-time basis in January...

Arts United Raises More Than $45K

Megan Neeley Herald Correspondent  Arts United 2026 raised more than $45,000 last Thursday at Alma College, where supporters moved from a packed VIP reception into a...

Alma Eighth Grader Builds Busy Life on Stage

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent  Alma eighth grader Marie Bare is adding another stage role to a growing list of musical theater credits as she joins the...

Gratiot Schools Push New Attendance Message

Megan Neeley Herald Correspondent Schools across Gratiot County are changing how they respond to chronic absenteeism, moving away from punitive measures and toward a more supportive,...

Ithaca Educator Named Finalist for Red Wings Award

 Ithaca teacher Rachel Krieg is one of three finalists for the Detroit Red Wings’ 2025-26 Best in Class Teacher of the Year award, which...

Honoring Gratiot’s Past

Making Do During WWII By David Briggs  ​We have had our WWII display in place at the Plank Road Museum in Breckenridge for a year now...

Alma Woman’s Club Plans Saravilla Mystery Fundraiser

The Alma Woman’s Club will host its annual fundraiser Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, combining a murder mystery, food and a “groovy-flower-power”...

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Alma Man Sentenced in Salon Stabbing Homicide

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor An Alma man was sentenced last Tuesday to 20 to 40 years in prison for the 2025...
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Businesses Question Communication

Chris Boshoven Herald Correspondent An unexpected water shutoff last Thursday in downtown Alma added to frustration for business owners already dealing...

Gratiot Airport Lands $1.3M for New Terminal

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the Gratiot Community Airport a $1,289,000 grant to reconstruct the existing...

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