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Heroes Center Receives $15K Grant for Roof Project

Chelsea Sherlock Herald Correspondent  Coffee and Donuts at the Heroes Center in St. Louis last Tuesday was extra special as attendees celebrated the announcement of both...

Highland Games Returns to Shepherd on Saturday

The Shepherd Highland Games are back and bigger than ever, bringing a full slate of Scottish-themed activities, food and entertainment on Saturday, July 26. The...

Youth Theatre Preps for ‘High School Musical Jr.’

Chris Boshoven Herald Correspondent For young people with a passion for performing on stage, there’s no place like the Summer Youth Theatre that has been offered...

Gratiot Pharmacy Aims to Fill Local Need

Tim Rath Herald Correspondent When longtime pharmacist Kal Gala learned that Rite Aid was closing its Michigan locations last year, he didn’t leave the profession —...

County Shows Higher Recidivism Than Statewide Average

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor  Gratiot recorded the highest return-to-prison rate among nearby counties over a three-year span, according to newly released reports from the Michigan Department...

Alma College Hogan Center to Benefit from Generous Donation

Tim Rath Director of College Communications  The Hogan Center is Alma College’s primary venue for commencement, convocation, major events and athletics. For many members of the...

Honoring Gratiot’s Past

A House History: 129 West Center St., Ithaca By Elizabeth VanDyke  The red brick Victorian house which stands on the southeast corner of Center and Maple Streets...

over the Back Fence

 I’ve always considered myself as a fairly well organized person. In business, there has most often been good planning for any changes or advancements...

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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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