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Comprehensive News Feed for Alma, MI.

Results 1 - 20 of 270 in Alma, MI

  1. Ethanol shifting from corn to cellulosicRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | Kalamazoo Gazette

    ... ed ethanol plants in Michigan. State government documents cite proposed projects in Corunna, Watervliet, McBain, Niles, Alma, Ithaca and Marysville, accounting for proposed annual production of 604 million gallons.

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  2. Higher speed limit on U.S. 127 raises concern in Alma

    19 hrs ago | Saginaw News

    City officials are concerned about a decision by the state Department of Transportation to increase the speed limit on the U.S. 127 business route through town.

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  3. ACS Grant Funds Alternative Energy ResearchRead the original story

    Yesterday | WQAC-FM Alma

    ... related to the petroleum industry and alternative forms of energy. Dopke, an assistant professor of chemistry at Alma College, looks at how changes in the structure of compounds containing multiple metal atoms affect the oxidation of alcohols. This ...

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  4. Small-town gas station becomes destinationRead the original story

    Yesterday | Morning Sun

    ... than The Store's price of $3.79 a gallon. At the same time gas was going for between $4.04 and $4.09 a gallon in Alma and $4.13 and $4.16 in Mt. Pleasant. Even when gas prices reached a mid-Michigan record of $4.25 a gallon last week The Store, ...

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  5. Firstbank Corp. earnings lower on loan loss provisionsRead the original story

    Thursday | Ann Arbor News

    With a stiff increase in provisions to cover loan losses at a bank acquired a year ago, Alma-based Firstbank Corp.

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  6. Cellulosic ethanol fuel gains traction in Michigan

    Thursday | Ann Arbor News

    ... plants in Michigan. State government documents cite proposed projects in Ithaca, Corunna, Watervliet, McBain, Niles and Alma, accounting for proposed annual production of 604 million gallons. They would require investment between $500 million and $1 ...

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  7. Cleanup of gasoline spill nearly complete

    Wednesday Jul 23 | Traverse City Record-Eagle

    ... said. The fuel truck was driven by Patric Bott of Ithaca, who works for Great Lakes Petroleum Transportation in Alma. He apparently tried to turn onto M-32 East from Alba Highway, but failed to handle the curve and overturned, according to police ...

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  8. Alma's Daniels enjoys jugglingRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 23 | Morning Sun

    You might have seen Tyler Daniels of Alma. He's a juggler. With his partner Jake Comer, they've performed all over the mid-Michigan area as "Joculari," the juggling duo.

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  9. A "Salute to the Champions"Read the original story

    Monday Jul 21 | WQAC-FM Alma

    A 40th ANNIVERSARY "SALUTE TO THE CHAMPIONS" 1967 and 1968 Scots Football Reunion September 5th & 6th, 2008 We all came together in the mid-60's to accomplish something very memorable in Alma College athletic ...

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  10. Rhum seeks to inspire with fine arts centerRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 19 | Kokomo Tribune

    Over the years, Gary Rhum has played music across the state of New York, Charleston, S.C., and even Alma, Mich.

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  11. Firstbank Corporation Announces Retirement of Affiliate Bank PresidentRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 15 | PrimeNewswire

    ... highlights that support Firstbank's philosophy on asset quality. Richard A. Barratt, EVP/Senior Lender at Firstbank - Alma will be assisting Bill at Firstbank - West Michigan on an interim basis. Rick has been with Firstbank - Alma since 2002 and ...

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    Related Topix: Sullivan University, Banking, Financial Services, Firstbank, Michigan, Lakeview, MI, Alma College

  12. Alma leaders concerned about speed limit chage

    Sunday Jul 13 | Morning Sun

    Alma city officials are concerned about a decision by the Michigan Department of Transportation to increase the speed limit on the U.S. 127 business route through town.

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    Related Topix: Michigan State University, Michigan School of Professional Psychology, Alma College, City University of New York System, City College (City University of New York System)

  13. Chat with rep. at area fair, townshipRead the original story

    Sunday Jul 13 | Lansing State Journal

    ... state and local issues, State Rep. Paul Opsommer is sponsoring office hours at the Gratiot County Fair for Youth in Alma on July 17. Opsommer is sponsoring a booth from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The fair takes place at the corner of Lincoln and Hillcrest ...

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  14. 'Donkey bash' among highlights at Gratiot County festival Alma, Mich.,

    Saturday Jul 12 | Saginaw News

    The 59th Gratiot County Fair for Youth begins today and continues through Saturday at the Alma Fairgrounds.

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  15. 12-year-old takes Gratiot Idol crown

    Friday Jul 11 | Morning Sun

    ... the song a cappella when the accompanying music stopped and barely missed a beat in the process. Landon Defever, 15, Alma's answer to Sweet Baby James, came in fourth. He even did a little dancing. And Danny Marshall, 18, whose performance with a ... 1 comment

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  16. Obituaries - July 9, 2008Read the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | Gainesville Daily Register

    ... of Duncan, Okla., Ricky and Christy Burks of Gainesville, Brice and Stephanie Clement of Tyler and Kevin Williams of Alma, Mich. MICHAEL DRAKE JOHNSON Graveside service for Michael Drake Johnson, 3 weeks, of Gainesville is set for 10 a.m. Thursday ...

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  17. Obituaries - July 10, 2008Read the original story

    Thursday Jul 10 | Gainesville Daily Register

    ... of Duncan, Okla., Ricky and Christy Burks of Gainesville, Brice and Stephanie Clement of Tyler and Kevin Williams of Alma, Mich. MICHAEL DRAKE JOHNSON Graveside service for Michael Drake Johnson, 3 weeks, of Gainesville is set for 10 a.m. Thursday ...

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  18. Man killed after motorcycle hits deerRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 9 | Morning Sun

    ... and both Farkas and Cline were wearing seatbelts. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor. Sumner Seville Rescue, the Alma Fire Department, the Michigan State Police Post and the state accident reconstruction team from Lansing assisted the sheriff's ...

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  19. Gehring-Fish United In Marriage

    Wednesday Jul 9 | Http

    Amy M. Fish and Dr. Thomas M. Gehring of Farwell, Mich., were united in marriage on April 19, 2008 at Community Baptist Church in Alma, Mich.

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  20. Combined planning efforts net a grant for GratiotRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 8 | Morning Sun

    ... that are impractical. Sumner Township, Foster said as example, does not have to have an industrial park and the city of Alma does not have to concern itself with agricultural land. "You get one master plan for the whole county. It saves tax payer ...

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