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Gratiot Commissioners Back Finance Director Hire

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent  Gratiot Commissioners last week unanimously agreed to offer the county’s newly created finance director position to a candidate currently employed elsewhere, with...

Hope House Festival Returns to Fund Critical Services

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Gratiot County Hope House has been filled to capacity through much of the summer, a sign that the need for shelter is...

Riverdale Cancer Survivor Takes Advocacy to D.C.

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor  At age two, Bradley Ryckman’s life revolved around medical words most adults hope never to hear: Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Chemotherapy. Radiation. By his...

Healthy Pine River Outlines Dam Study, New Initiatives

Jordan Fox Herald Intern  The volunteer-led Healthy Pine River organization says the waterway is worsening and revealed its strategy to address the issue head-on at its...

Parking Concerns Surface in Alma Ballpark Expansion

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent  Alma Little League’s largest roster in 18 years has officials looking at expansion at Washington Park and city leaders questioning where all...

St. Louis Crowns Homecoming Royalty

 St. Louis High School seniors Aeralyn Leonard and Tiger Russell were crowned queen and king during homecoming celebrations last Friday. Aeralyn is the daughter of...

Honoring Gratiot’s Past

Real Photo Postcards By Elizabeth VanDyke Have you ever noticed, while sorting through old family photos, how many of them were printed as mailable postcards? What...

Ithaca Homecoming

2025 Ithaca HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COURT Friday, September 26, 2025 • 7PM Front row (left to right): Elizabeth Nevins, Chloe Skeith, Emma Rohrs, Sage Lamey, Saige Zimmerman, Savannah...

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County Hires Firm to Tackle Weed, Algae Growth in Pine

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent  Weed and algae growth floating atop surface water of the Pine River during warm weather months may...
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STATE CHAMPIONS – Ithaca Team Shines at Michigan FFA Convention

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The future is bright for Ithaca FFA. For the second straight year, junior high membership in the district’s...

Alma Elks Begin Preperations for 21st Field of Honor

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor For two decades, the Michigan Elks Field of Honor in Alma has given residents a way to...

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County Hires Firm to Tackle Weed, Algae Growth in Pine

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STATE CHAMPIONS – Ithaca Team Shines at Michigan FFA Convention

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