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🌱 See which Alma students earned Montcalm Community College scholarships this year.

Spotted on the Alma calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour

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Coffee in hand, Alma? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Alma students earned Montcalm Community College scholarships this year.

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 67, low: 38.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MCC announces scholarship awards at annual MCCF Scholarship Celebration Dinner (thedailynews.cc) — Two Alma students, Joslyn Dickman and Raegan Falor, are among more than 230 recipients sharing $275,574 in Montcalm Community College Foundation scholarships for 2026-27. The awards, celebrated at a recent dinner in Sidney, aim to remove financial barriers so local students can focus on completing degrees and certificates.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alma

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Alma. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Alma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alma here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ithaca

  • Cross country roundup: Alma, Ithaca and Chippewa Hills win conference jamborees (themorningsun.com)
  • Public Notices (Published October 1, 2026) (gcherald.com)
  • Legal Notices (Published October 1, 2026) (gcherald.com)

Shepherd

  • Mid-Michigan cross-country: Fastest boys and girls times through Sept. 30 (themorningsun.com)

Mount Pleasant

  • Central Focus: Medical School in Saginaw (wcmu.org)
  • Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit to Focus on How Tribal Projects Get Done (nativenewsonline.net)

Ok Alma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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