Alma NewsLocal news for Alma, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Alma Eyes Second Straight Year of 400 New Students- June 27, 2008 Only once in its history has Alma College enrolled back-to-back 400-plus new students.http://www.topix.net/city/alma-mi/2008/06/alma-eyes-second-straight-year-of-400-new-studen... Alma buildings set for a makeover- June 25, 2008 Three buildings in Alma's central business district will be getting makeovers with the help of some Downtown Development Authority dollars.http://www.topix.net/city/alma-mi/2008/06/alma-buildings-set-for-a-makeover?fromrss=1 Pine River-Alma College effort wins honor- June 23, 2008 In 2007, a collaborative effort between the Pine River Superfund Citizens Task Force and Alma College was one of four finalists for the Carter Partnership Award that the Michigan Campus Compact presents.http://www.topix.net/city/alma-mi/2008/06/pine-river-alma-college-effort-wins-honor?fromrs... Annual summer festival starts today at Island Park- June 20, 2008 Jane Plamondon has been invested in the success of the Mount Pleasant Summer Festival since 1984.http://www.topix.net/city/alma-mi/2008/06/annual-summer-festival-starts-today-at-island-pa... St. Louis, Alma look to work together on water- June 18, 2008 St. Louis and Alma city officials are looking at furthering their recent collaborative efforts.http://www.topix.net/city/alma-mi/2008/06/st-louis-alma-look-to-work-together-on-water?fro... Firstbank Corporation Announces Increased Provision for Loan Losses in Second Quarter 2008- June 13, 2008 Firstbank Corporation announced today that it has made extra loan loss provisions during the second quarter totaling approximately $3.1 million in addition to the planned provision of $300,000. This increase in ...http://www.topix.net/city/alma-mi/2008/06/firstbank-corporation-announces-increased-provis... School district will restart search for next superintendent- June 13, 2008 Faced with the withdrawal of one of two finalists in their quest for a new superintendent, Pontiac school trustees have opted to start the search over again.http://www.topix.net/city/alma-mi/2008/06/school-district-will-restart-search-for-next-sup... Superior Street construction a headache for some business owners- June 13, 2008 Alma's $700,000 downtown street enhancement project should be completed early next month, but the end can't come soon enough for some merchants.http://www.topix.net/city/alma-mi/2008/06/superior-street-construction-a-headache-for-some... Groups from Germany, Mexico visit Gratiot- June 12, 2008 Gratiot County plays host to international visitors this week and next as residents welcome groups from Ludwigslust - Gratiot's sister "county" in Germany - and farmers from the north and west central area of ...http://www.topix.net/city/alma-mi/2008/06/groups-from-germany-mexico-visit-gratiot?fromrss... Opsommer answers gas, oil questions from readers- June 8, 2008 Previous columns regarding gas and oil have generated several questions from readers.http://www.topix.net/city/alma-mi/2008/06/opsommer-answers-gas-oil-questions-from-readers?... |