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over the Back Fence

(With one of the most active political campaigns facing the people of the central Michigan area in years, I pulled out an old column,...

Achievements & Honors

Savannah Beery was named Alma High School’s Student of the Month for April. Savannah, the daughter of Justin and Sarah Beery, has one younger brother,...

Gratiot County Treasurer Announces Resignation

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent Gratiot County Treasurer Terri Ball has announced plans to resign June 30, leaving office midway through her second term and ending a...

Pageant Crowns Highland Festival Court

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Before the bagpipes and kilts return later this month, the Alma Highland Festival and Games turned to the Queen of Scots pageant...

Fulton, Ashley Move Toward Joint Superintendent Hire

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor A shared superintendent search between Fulton and Ashley has moved into contract negotiations after a 12-1 vote by the two boards of...

Alma Reviews Flooding Damage After Heavy Rainfall

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent A failed Heather Lane culvert was listed among many setbacks due to an unusual mid-April rainfall. City Manager Aeric Ripley’s voice reflected concern...

Child Advocacy Campaign Brings In $20K

William Meiners Herald Correspondent Child Advocacy, the Alma-based nonprofit, raised $10,000 during its April Match Campaign. The “match,” which came courtesy of the Greater Central Michigan...

Fire Academy Students Tackle Extrication Week

Megan Neeley Herald Correspondent Hands-on learning took center stage as Gratiot-Isabella Technical Education Center Fire Academy students joined local firefighters and community partners for Extrication Week,...

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Gratiot Animal Scramble Sale Tops $88K

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor More than $88,300 was raised at last Sunday’s Gratiot Animal Scramble sale, the culmination of a youth...
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COUNTYWIDE TRANSIT COSTS QUESTIONED

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent Gratiot Commissioner Steve Sopocy didn’t hold back skepticism over taxpayers financing an expanded countywide bus system. He and...

Fourth-Generation Insurance Agency Expands in Ithaca

William Meiners Herald Correspondent Simmet Insurance Agency, a fourth-generation family business with roots in Gratiot County dating to 1920, has expanded...

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Gratiot Animal Scramble Sale Tops $88K

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor More than $88,300 was raised at last...

COUNTYWIDE TRANSIT COSTS QUESTIONED

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent Gratiot Commissioner Steve Sopocy didn’t hold back...
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