By Ralph Echtinaw County commissioners approved grants of $50,000 and $30,000 on Tuesday to Alma and Perrinton, respectively, to help pay for a “pocket park” in Alma and a basketball court in […]
Officer resigns after city paid his way through Delta College police academy

By Ralph Echtinaw St. Louis is out more than $8,000 following the Jan. 26 resignation of police officer Jakin Charles Clark, who joined the department in December after the city paid his […]
Alma resident Laura Bever tapped to replace retiring prosecutor Kushion

By Ralph Echtinaw Gratiot County likely has its first female prosecuting attorney following the appointment of Laura M. Bever to replace the retiring Keith Kushion. Bever, 53, an assistant prosecutor since March […]
Children’s book promoting lineworker career goes to local library and schools

By Ralph Echtinaw Parents who want their kids to explore blue collar career opportunities might be interested in a children’s book called If I Were a Lineworker that the city of St. […]
Commissioners advised to focus on personality, not experience, in search for new county administrator
By Ralph Echtinaw County commissioners set the salary range for a new head honcho so low that experienced administrators are unlikely to apply, said Walsh Municipal Services CEO Frank L. Walsh. “It’s […]