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Ithaca Fifth Graders to Serve as Keynote Speakers for Veterans Day Ceremonies

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer It’s right as rain in Gratiot County, even on a Saturday. At 11 a.m., on the 11th day of the...

Honoring Gratiot’s Past

A Long Look Back – Part II By Cynthia Dodge Crawford My father was John Wilson Dodge. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the fifth child...

over the Back Fence

 As a family grows up and miles soon separate its members, the holiday season which we are about to enter takes on new meaning. When...

Back through the years

10 years ago: 2013 Volunteers have been busy for the past several mnths preparing for the first Ashley Country Christmas that will be held each...

TUESDAY, NOV. 7 GENERAL ELECTION PREVIEW

Sinking Fund Renewals on Ballot for Voters in Fulton and Ithaca School Districts By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer  In next Tuesday’s General Election, voters in two...

City of Ithaca and Washington Twp. Millages

 City of Ithaca Registered voters will decide amending Chapter 8 of the city charter to allow a levy of 1.5 mills to help finance emergency...

Ashley Library Gets New Puppets Through Community Donations

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer As it turns out, children love puppets. And likely have for centuries going back to Ancient Greece and elsewhere. Elementary...

St. Louis Historical Society Looks to Raise Funds to Replace Depot Roof

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer Gratiot County’s lone remaining railroad depot, built in 1922 during the heyday of train travel, has doubled as a home...

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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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