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Out of the Herald Archives

 In June of 1966, a summer baseball program at Ithaca involved over 200 Gratiot County boys on 16 teams in four leagues. In a...

Honoring Gratiot’s Past Historical Organizations of Gratiot County

Come to the Fair! By David McMacken  A traditional summer activity in Gratiot County is the fair. It draws crowds from across the county as it...

Enter to Win Dinner at the Gratiot Historical Museum

By Linda Weburg Travel back in time to enjoy dinner in the Gratiot Historical Museum’s beautiful dining room. This summer’s fundraising raffle, “Dinner for Six...

Gratiot County History Events to Enjoy this Summer

By Judy Root  With summer finally upon us, the Gratiot County Historical organizations have many activities planned to be enjoyed in the next few months....

Two Dead in North Shade Twp Murder-Suicide

 A 22-year-old St. Johns man committed suicide with the same gun he allegedly used to murder a 23-year-old female at a home in North...

St. Louis Fishing Derby Returns with Enthusiastic Gathering

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer  Even after a two-year hiatus, the Joe Scholtz Memorial Fishing Derby gathered more than 200 anglers, young and old, for...

GRATIOT CROP REPORT: Slow-Arriving Spring May Have Hurried Planting Season

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer  For farmers, the weather is everything, each season leading to the chance for a bumper crop year or a potential...

188 American Flags Placed in Alma Elk’s ‘Field of Honor’

By Randy Boudreau Alma Elks Lodge  The Michigan Elks Field of Honor at Alma Lodge #1400 had 188 flags flying this year from May to June...

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Coin Fundraiser Unites Schools in Gratiot, Isabella

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor  What started as a small fundraiser three years ago has grown into a two-county effort raising tens...
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Alma Finance Receives Positive Audit Despite Housing Snag

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent The City of Alma’s fiscal year 2024 audit highlights a positive financial outlook, with significant growth across...

Central Dispatch Promoting Free Service to Aid First Responders

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor  Gratiot County Central Dispatch is urging local businesses, municipalities, and organizations to sign up for a free...

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Coin Fundraiser Unites Schools in Gratiot, Isabella

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor  What started as a small fundraiser three...

Alma Finance Receives Positive Audit Despite Housing Snag

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent The City of Alma’s fiscal year 2024...
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