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Missing Sewer Records Cloud Ownership Claims
Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent Government officials from Fulton Township and one of its incorporated municipalities, the Village of Perrinton, appear to be searching for what has become a needle in a haystack. The two governmental units have shared a sewer system for more…
County Adopts Fiscal Year Budget, Raises Elected Pay
Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners will use $904,035 from savings to balance its fiscal year 2026-27 general fund budget, adopted last Tuesday following a public hearing at which no residents offered comment. Expenses under the spending plan…
Animal Control Defends Workload, Wage Request
Michael MacDonald Herald Editor A proposed pay increase for county animal control employees was met with scrutiny from the Gratiot Board of Commissioners last Tuesday, leading to a contentious exchange over the agency’s workload and responsibilities. Gratiot Animal Control…
Alma Sets Database Fee, Carries Over $7.5M in Projects
Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Alma commissioners established a $1,000 price tag last Tuesday for releasing its complete property assessment database as a single electronic file after receiving a bulk request for all 3,193 parcel records. The city previously had no set cost for…
Public Notices (Published September 10, 2026)
City of St. Louis Minute Summary July 7, 2026, Regular Meeting Approved Agenda. Approved Minutes. Approved Claims & Accounts. Received Board Minutes. Approved Consent Agenda. Approved Zoning Ordinance Update from ROWE Construction. Approved Street Closure for July Celebration…