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Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour Rolls Into Gratiot Aug. 21

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The rumble of vintage engines and the glint of polished chrome will take over downtown streets in Ithaca, Alma and St. Louis...

Alma Alive Set for Saturday With Daylong Entertainment

 Downtown Alma will come to life this Saturday, Aug. 16, with a full slate of music, activities, tournaments, shopping and family fun. The Alma Alive...

Foundation Celebrates Record Scholarships, Summer Grants

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The Gratiot County Community Foundation marked two milestones this summer, awarding a record $236,535 in scholarships and distributing $92,843 in grants. GCCF hosted...

Honoring Gratiot’s Past

ELBA TOWNSHIP By Judy Root  Elba was one of the slowest townships to develop, due to the large amount of water left by the Maple River...

over the Back Fence

 It was probably just a coincidence but Pat and I were having a wife-husband discussion on how often a question is answered by a...

Special Events Planned for Last Open House

David Briggs Breckenridge/Wheeler Area Historical Society  The final open house of the 2025 season will take place on Saturday, August 16 from 1-4 PM at the...

William Lindsey II – Obituary

A Celebration of Life for Bill will be held from 2 - 7 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 23, 2025 at Bill and Dawn’s home,...

Ithaca Breaks Down Costs of Policing Options

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Five months before Ithaca’s public safety contract with the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office is set to expire, city officials are weighing whether...

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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...
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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...

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