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Built on Pines: The Story of Ammi Willard Wright

By David McMacken  Preface - First things first. How did Ammi Willard Wright pronounce his first name? It is a Biblical name officially pronounced “Am-I.”...

Over the Back Fence

Reading an article in a newspaper the other day concerning the lost authoritative position of school teachers in today’s world and how discipline is...

Gratiot Central Dispatch Encourages Sign Up for Smart911

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer It can be tough, even disconcerting, to have to prepare for an emergency. After all, who wants to plan for...

City of Alma Initiates Budget Planning with General Fund Projection, Utility Rate Increases

By Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent The Alma City Commission was firmly fixed on the municipality’s financials last week as budget planning got underway for the upcoming...

Seville Moves Ahead with Land Purchase, Building Contractor for New Township Hall

By Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent Seville Township is gearing up to break ground on a new, modern township hall on West Lincoln Road, concluding nearly two...

Young Fire Survivor Returns to School with Special Escort

 Nora Painter, a 7-year-old survivor of a house fire in Breckenridge last month, received a warm welcome from her peers as she returned to...

MyMichigan Medical to Host Blood Drive

MyMichigan Medical Center Alma welcomes the community to the “Hope Springs Eternal” blood drive at the Wilcox Auditorium, 300 E. Warwick, on Monday, April...

Healthy Pine River Details Progress at Special Meeting

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer More than 50 people attended a special monthly meeting of the Healthy Pine River (HPR) organization at the Alma Public...

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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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