News

Gratiot Ranks 7th in ‘25 Deer Harvest

Gratiot County hunters harvested 6,921 deer during the 2025 season, placing the county seventh among Michigan’s 83 counties in total reported take, according to...

Fulton Begins Search for Next Superintendent

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor  Fulton Schools Superintendent Thomas Torok recently announced plans to retire in June, prompting the Board of Education to launch a search for...

Pine River Homicide Suspect Due Back in Court

Megan Neeley Herald Correspondent The homicide case involving a fatal stabbing at L.A. Nails in Pine River Township last year is set to resume in Gratiot...

Alma High School Cleared After Bomb Threat Scare

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor  An automated bomb threat featuring a computer-generated voice triggered an evacuation and early dismissal at Alma High School on Monday, part of...

Community Campaign Funds Emergency Response Vehicle

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The Gratiot Emergency Services Authority has secured funding for a new multi-purpose response vehicle after a community drive exceeded expectations, clearing the...

Ithaca Shopping Spree Winner Stocks Up for Shelter

Chelsea Sherlock Herald Correspondent Amanda Powell had a plan, a stopwatch-sized window, and a cart that was about to get a workout. The Ithaca resident won a...

Alma Native’s Jeopardy! Run Ends in Quarterfinal

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent Hundreds of well-wishers packed Alma Brewing Co. last week for a second watch party to follow Alma native Pete Johnston on national...

Abandoned Puppies Prompt Call-First Message

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor  Gratiot County Animal Control is urging residents who feel overwhelmed by an unexpected litter to seek assistance rather than deserting their pets. The...

Latest news

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...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

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...

Must read

Alma Man Sentenced in Salon Stabbing Homicide

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor An Alma man was sentenced last Tuesday...

Businesses Question Communication

Chris Boshoven Herald Correspondent An unexpected water shutoff last Thursday in...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you

Alma Student Receives Scholarship

Bella Perdue (center), a student from Alma, has been...

Over the Back Fence

 I’m not sure that I should be sharing my...

Community Service Center Develops Robust Clothing Program

By William Meiners Herald Staff Writer The Ithaca Adventist Community Service...