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Honoring Gratiot’s Past

VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WITH GRATIOT CONNECTIONS By Elizabeth VanDyke It was 1936 and the middle of the Great Depression. The presidential election was to be held...

over the Back Fence

(With one of the most active political campaigns facing the people of the central Michigan area in years, I pulled out an old column,...

Achievements & Honors

Savannah Beery was named Alma High School’s Student of the Month for April. Savannah, the daughter of Justin and Sarah Beery, has one younger brother,...

Gratiot County Treasurer Announces Resignation

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent Gratiot County Treasurer Terri Ball has announced plans to resign June 30, leaving office midway through her second term and ending a...

Pageant Crowns Highland Festival Court

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Before the bagpipes and kilts return later this month, the Alma Highland Festival and Games turned to the Queen of Scots pageant...

Fulton, Ashley Move Toward Joint Superintendent Hire

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor A shared superintendent search between Fulton and Ashley has moved into contract negotiations after a 12-1 vote by the two boards of...

Alma Reviews Flooding Damage After Heavy Rainfall

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent A failed Heather Lane culvert was listed among many setbacks due to an unusual mid-April rainfall. City Manager Aeric Ripley’s voice reflected concern...

Child Advocacy Campaign Brings In $20K

William Meiners Herald Correspondent Child Advocacy, the Alma-based nonprofit, raised $10,000 during its April Match Campaign. The “match,” which came courtesy of the Greater Central Michigan...

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PUMP THE BRAKES: County Board Pulls Transit Expansion Proposal

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent A November ballot proposal to expand public transit across Gratiot County collapsed last week after three commissioners...
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Renewals Would Support Seniors, Ag and Development

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor County residents will decide Aug. 4 whether to continue property taxes that help pay for meals delivered...

Ballot Features 10 Local Tax Questions Across Gratiot

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Gratiot County voters will decide 10 local tax questions in the Aug. 4 primary involving emergency services,...

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PUMP THE BRAKES: County Board Pulls Transit Expansion Proposal

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent A November ballot proposal to expand public...

Renewals Would Support Seniors, Ag and Development

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor County residents will decide Aug. 4 whether...
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