News

RESD Welcomes 47 German Students as Part of Exchange Program

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer Before flying back home one week ago Monday, nearly 50 exchange students from Germany enjoyed summerlike weather in early fall...

Honoring Gratiot’s Past

A Long Look Back By Cynthia Dodge Crawford Preface Every family has stories to pass down from generation to generation. I often told my children such family...

over the Back Fence

Political endorsements of candidates by the news media has always struck me as meaningless. Regardless of how one sees the power of the press,...

Back Through The Years

10 years ago: 2013 The Ashley High School 2013 Homecoming King and Queen are Cole Farrier and Kelsey Smith. They were crowned during halftime of...

St. Louis Veteran Gets ‘Day of Caring’ Through Partnership

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer Thanks to a three-way partnership between a company and a pair of local nonprofit organizations, Mel Spencer, a St. Louis...

Gratiot Homeless Shelter Operating at Full Capacity With 42 Families on Wait List

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer  Dropping temperatures and diminishing daylight hours make life even more difficult for anyone experiencing homelessness. The Gratiot County Hope House,...

SELL OR SIT: Alma’s Wright Mansion Owners Ponder Next Steps as Costs Skyrocket

By Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent Any anticipation of Alma’s historic Wright Mansion getting a new lease on life is once again fading. Bryan Grasso-Shonka of Mansion Restoration...

Alma Elks Lodge Donates Funds to Help Cover Funeral Expenses for Pompeii Newborn

The Alma Elks donated $1,145 to the Dettloff family of Pompeii last week to help with funeral expenses for their son, Oliver. Elks Past...

Latest news

Timothy Powers – Obituary

Timothy John Powers, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away peacefully in his home, his trusty dog...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

Robert Hall – Obituary

Robert Wayne “Bob” Hall, a beloved dad, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend sadly passed away on July...

Lola Hunt – Obituary

Lola (McGill) Hunt, 97, of Alma, passed away on Sept. 9, 2026, at Schnepp’s Nursing Home in St. Louis. She...

Must read

Timothy Powers – Obituary

Timothy John Powers, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and...

Robert Hall – Obituary

Robert Wayne “Bob” Hall, a beloved dad, son, brother,...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you

Forest Hill Nature Area to Host Event

 Nature enthusiasts and families are in for a treat...

Scholarship Winners Offer Application Advice

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer  Not every good job requires...

Honoring Her Family As A MyMichigan Hospice Volunteer

 Whether it’s providing companionship to a person in the...