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Alma College Cheered for Affordability, Value

By Tim Rath Alma College Communications  Alma College recently received nods from national higher education guides, who tout the college for its affordability and value added,...

Honoring Gratiot’s Past

Michigan’s ‘Singing Cowboy’ Made Home in Breckenridge During the 1940’s and the 1950’s, Breckenridge was home to Michigan’s Singing Cowboy, Earl Peterson. Earl grew up on...

over the Back Fence

 Night noises. Being a light sleeper, I’ve tried to accustom myself to overlooking the noises that can be heard while the community sleeps. In a rural...

Back Through The Years

10 years ago: 2013 Ithaca native Duane Vernon was recently honored by Michigan State University as recipient of the prestigious Clarence “Biggie” Munn Extra Effort...

MyMichigan Hospice Seeking Volunteers; Hosting Volunteer Training Event

Whether it’s providing companionship to a person in the final months and weeks of their life, offering support to family members and caregivers, working...

Hospice nurses provide care during some of life’s toughest moments

 Coping with terminal illness can be challenging, even for those people with immense support systems behind them. At some point in one’s care plan,...

St. Louis Area Fire Department to Celebrate 150 Years

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer  Immediately following the high school Homecoming parade that starts at 5:30 p.m., the St. Louis Area Fire Department (SLAFD) will...

State Approved Water Protection Plan ‘Carries Weight’ for GAWA Projects

By Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent  A 500-page Source Water Protection Plan submitted by the Gratiot Area Water Authority gained positive affirmation from the Michigan Department of...

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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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Alma Man Sentenced in Salon Stabbing Homicide

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