29th Circuit Court Seeks Applicants for Gratiot County Prosecutor

With the recent announcement by Gratiot County Prosecuting Attorney Keith Kushion that he intends to retire mid-term effective March 31, 2023, attention turns to the appointment of a successor county Prosecutor. Under Michigan law, the judges of the judic...

Gratiot County Urges Citizens and Local Businesses to Challenge FCC Broadband Maps

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a new location-based national broadband map. This map is being used to determine eligibility for various broadband grant funding opportunities.

Currently this map shows that Gratiot County is nearly ...

Where We Came From...

Settled in the mid-1800s, Gratiot County was named for US Army Captain Charles Gratiot, and the county seat in Ithaca was established in 1856.
As when the first settlers arrived, agriculture remains a key component of Gratiot’s economy.

Where We Are...

Wind development has unquestionably brought increased economic prosperity to Gratiot County. Since 2012, over $500 million has been invested in Gratiot County, contributing to the tax base.

Where We're Going...

For more information about the future of Gratiot County, visit Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.