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Alma Confectionery Preparing for Final Month in Business

Chris Boshoven Herald Correspondent  Cindy Lou’s Sweet Creations in downtown Alma is closing this summer, leaving bittersweet memories for its owner, employees and regular customers. “Our last...

Community Foundation Awards $235K in Scholarships

Chelsea Sherlock Herald Correspondent The Gratiot County Community Foundation awarded a record $235,535 in educational support to 100 students this year, backed by seven new scholarships...

Summer Crowd Flocks to Pool for Free Swim Day

Chris Boshoven Herald Correspondent A spike in temperatures combined with a free admission day resulted in a sizable crowd the first full day of summer at...

Crosswalk Mural Adds Splash of Color to City of St. Louis

Chelsea Sherlock Herald Correspondent A crosswalk on North Mill Street now doubles as public art thanks to a collaboration between the City of St. Louis and...

Slice of History: 1948 Pie Winner’s Legacy on Display

Elizabeth VanDyke For The Herald The Gratiot County Area Historical Museum will open for the 2025 season next week on July 1. The museum’s hours will...

Honoring Gratiot’s Past Historical Organizations of Gratiot County

FLASH and FIZZLE By David McMacken  Because of changes happening in the Country and rapid development in motorized vehicles during the period 1913 – 1917 Alma...

over the Back Fence

A holiday celebration that is one of the most important for Americans is the Fourth of July, marking the signing of the Declaration of...

Alma Woman’s Club Supports Arts Camps

More than 60 Gratiot County children will benefit from scholarships this summer thanks to the Alma Woman’s Club, which awarded thousands of dollars to...

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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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