Alma News Archives

In an effort to save money Alma school officials are exploring the possibility of at privatizing custodial services.

From the A.E.S.P.A.: The A.E.S.P.A , an affiliate of the M.E.A. will be having a general membership friends and guest rally at the Alma Public School's transportation center Thursday, May 29th, at 5:00 p.m. The ...

Local government officials in Gratiot County are exploring the possibility of creating an airport authority.

The Board of Education, administration and staff of the Fulton Schools would like to thank the area businesses for their support of Teacher/Staff Appreciation week at Fulton Schools.

Gratiot County District Court authorities postponed a preliminary hearing for a suspected illegal alien accused of having sex with a 12-year-old girl.

Alma, Mich.- The Alma College Softball Team had their end of the year banquet last night to celebrate another outstanding season and to honor their standout players.

Hadley's first day on the job will be June 23. He said his marching orders are an enhanced focus on community policing, a diverse command staff and an internal-affairs office that is "transparent." Click here ...

Sara Frank and Laura Croff have performed the show several times for Icarus Falling - often to repeat audiences - and they're back onstage again, this time with some updated material from Najimy and Gaffney.

As promised, the orange barrels are gone - most of them anyway - and Superior Street in downtown Alma is clear of workers and equipment, all in readiness for the 41st annual Alma Highland Festival and Games ...

This weekend, Alma will live up to its moniker of ''Scotland USA.'' The 41st annual Highland Festival and Games will take place Friday through Sunday, with most events held on the Alma College campus.

Alma, Mich.- For the second consecutive year, Alma College 100 meter dash record holder, Kyle Percival has qualified for the NCAA DIII National Championships and this year will be accompanied by freshman high ...

It's that time of year again - ' the Alma Highland Festival is right around the corner, and Alma College is in full swing preparation mode.

In tough economic times, Gratiot County Sheriff Rick Beracy knows people need police protection more than ever before.

Alma, Mich.- Junior thirdbaseman Jeremy Stephens was named to the 2008 All-MIAA First Team for his play at the hot corner for the Scots during the 2008 season. via WQAC-FM Alma

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

“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

“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

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

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

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

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