Alma News

For Will Allen, it's Oxford or bust. Allen, a 2009 graduate of Alma College from Unionville, is heading to Oxford University in England as the result of being one of 30 scholars from around the world selected to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship.

Masonic Pathways, 1200 Wright in Alma, is hosting a free caregiver conference from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, June 29.

A 45-year-old man from Clinton County's Eagle died from "natural causes" in police custody after a night of drinking, Gratiot County Sheriff's Department officials say.

State Trooper Chris Pietrantonio of Mount Pleasant races against the clock while carrying 265 pounds in each hand for a distance of 60 feet during the King of the Mountain Competition at the Graff Chevy Dealership on Pickard Street Saturday.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 4:12 p.m. ALMA -- The Following is a message from Alma Products Co.

Judge Michelle M. Rick of the Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit Court handed down the following sentences the month of May, 2009.

Dr. Saundra Tracy, expressing appreciation to a talented faculty and staff and dedicated Board of Trustees for recent College accomplishments, has announced her decision to retire as Alma College president effective in June 2010.

ALMA, Mich. - Alma College President Saundra Tracy says she'll retire next year, and the school plans to start looking for her successor this fall.

June 3, 2009 - Today, Wednesday, June 3 from 4 to 5 p.m., the Hugh Hewitt Radio Show on 710 AM will air the complete recorded interview with Sister Mary Prudence Allen, a Religious Sister of Mercy of Alma, Mich.

Mt. Pleasant, MI -- Under beautiful blue skies in the state of Michigan, my co-anchor, Leigh Ann was married on Saturday, May 30th, to longtime boyfriend, Rob Baldwin.

Playhouse on the Green is proud to present SISTER ROBERT ANNE'S CABARET CLASS, a "One-Nun-sense Musical Event" by "Nunsense" composer Dan Goggin , for 4 regular performances and one special Gala evening from Friday, July 10 through Saturday, July 17, 2009.

Circuit Judge Michelle M. Rick of the Twenty-Ninth Judicial Circuit Court handed down the following sentences for the month of April, 2009 Seth Andrew Rushton, 25, of 522 Foster St., Lansing, was sentenced to 95 months to 15 years prison for Criminal Sexual Conduct - Third Degree , $2,000 court costs, $60 state minimum costs, $60 crime victim fee, ...

The Sumpter Country Festival is taking a break for economic reasons, but the demolition derby will go on.

It could be catching. Jason McCrimmon can always hope ... "It's the least we can do," McCrimmon wrote in a recent letter to me, "to show our appreciation for the people who may be asked to leave the next day and place their lives on the line for the rest of us." McCrimmon owns McCrimmon Construction & Design, a general contracting company based in ...

Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 6:58 a.m. The traditions of the Scottish people are rich in Alma, Michigan.

Police continue to look for a third suspect in an alleged car jacking and beating of a 45-year-old retiree.

The city will roll out the tartan carpet for more than 30,000 visitors during the 42nd annual Highland Festival and Games from Friday through Sunday.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 6:28 a.m. Welcome to Alma, Michigan, home to Alma College and affectionately known as Scotland, U.S.A. It is the earliest settlement of Scottish in the United States and the community is celebrating it's 150th anniversary this year.

The NCAA Division III Mena s and Womena s Track and Field Committee has announced the participants in the 2009 NCAA Division III Mena s and Womena s Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Customer satisfaction with airlines appears to be on the rise. New changes at airport screening checkpoints Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 6:47 AM Security concerns are prompting a change at airport screening checkpoints.