Alma News

Talking to people at local coffee shops, the high cost of oil is the number one concern of many because of its use in gasoline and role in driving up prices at the pump. via Lansing State Journal

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“His role as science division chair during the PKAL evaluation serves as an excellent example of this commitment. Maurie went - above and beyond' in making sure that this process was a success.”

Maurie Luetkemeier and Scott Messing are the 2008 recipients of the Barlow Award for Faculty Excellence at Alma College. via WQAC-FM Alma

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“You can't always count on an officer being close by, and they may be five minutes away, and you don't want that five-minute delay. You want it unlocked when the first person gets here”

Some residents in the area tried to take cover from the storms Wednesday night at a new community tornado shelter in Alma but found themselves locked out. via KHOG-TV Fort Smith

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If the strain of driving 80 mph down 127 kills the engine of a certain green Tahoe bearing the license plate SEN 035 and stickers that say "McManus for state senator," and "W04" the result for an owner looking ... via MichiganLiberal

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After losing in the conference tournament, the Alma College Softball Team needed the DIII Selection Committee's help to get into the NCAA Championship Tournament- and this morning, that help came in the form of ... via WQAC-FM Alma

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PORTLAND - Rivertown Bookstore in Portland welcomes a pair of local authors to the store for book signings this month. via Lansing State Journal

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FORUMS POLICE LOG hed goes right about here ST. LOUIS -- After a day on the lam, Laytwan T. Jackson was back in custody late Friday. via Saginaw News

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Dennis Rice is the executive director of Alternatives, a Whitinsville-based agency that provides residential and day services to adults with significant mental disabilities. via Worcester Magazine

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“Laverne & Shirley"), who plays Mother Superior Mary Regina. "This is a feel-good show, a sitcom that everyone can relate to”

Who would have thought wise-cracking nuns who sing and dance could make a show-biz career? But that unlikely concept has kept Michigan-born playwright Dan Goggin riding high for 25 years. via Detroit News Online

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Approximately 255 Alma College graduates enjoyed beautiful spring weather and the congratulations of faculty, family and friends during commencement ceremonies April 19. via WQAC-FM Alma

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