Announcement Archive

City Offices Closed Labor Day, Monday Sept. 4

August 31, 2023

City offices are closed Monday, September 4th, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Pool Hours August 21-26

August 21, 2023

This week is the final week of the public pool’s season. Hours of Operation: Monday August 21- Friday August 25, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday August 26, 1:00-6:00 p.m. Thank you for a great season!

Street Closure for Old 27 Auto Tour August 24th

August 16, 2023

The Old 27 Auto Tour will be roaring into St. Louis on Thursday, August 24th. The tour is expected to leave Alma at 3 pm and begin arriving in downtown St. Louis shortly thereafter. 1pm on 8/24 – Mill Street between M46 and North Street (downtown St. Louis) will be closed to all traffic to set up for the arrival of the 200+ cars from the Auto Tour. During the arrival of the cars, M46…

Sidewalk repairs week of August 7-11.

August 8, 2023

During the M46 Water Main Replacement Project last year, the contractor removed and replaced some of the “stamped concrete” sidewalk affected by the construction. Over the winter, it was found that much of this sidewalk developed surface pitting. The Contractor will be removing and replacing this this new concrete sidewalk during the week of August 7 through August 11. Thank you for your patience.

County Drain Commission Announcement for Drainage District #104

July 21, 2023

In an effort to provide maintenance on Drain #104, an herbicide treatment is contracted to be sprayed on brush in certain areas. For more information about the treatment being applied and the areas affected, please click here to read the letter and view the maps from Gratiot County Drain Commissioner Bernard Barnes.

City-Wide Yard Sales July 13-15

July 10, 2023

More than forty locations have opted to participate in the City’s annual city-wide garage sale weekend, which this year falls on Thursday July 13 through Saturday July 15th. An interactable Google map showing the locations and any special details submitted by the sellers (hours if they differ from the standard three days, list of items for sale, etc.) can be accessed at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1e-JuAovqUi8H8djP8fSeCwGGjJMWtrU&usp=sharing Special thanks to Susan Poisson of Superior Virtual Services of MI for…

Granger Trash Pick-up Notice Week of July 3rd

June 28, 2023

Due to the holiday on Tuesday, 7/4, all residential services (trash, recycling, yard waste) that are a regular Tuesday – Friday service day, will be serviced one day later, if you have a Friday service day, we will be servicing this on Saturday, July 8. If you have a Monday service day, this will remain on Monday, 7/3.

Summer Paving 2023

June 12, 2023

Paving work on several City streets has been scheduled (please refer to map below). Some of the work on the blue streets will begin on Monday, June 12. While they are putting the sealant on the blue streets, there will be limited access and down to one lane. It takes about two hours or so to dry. Look for more information here or on the City’s Facebook page as future project days draw closer.

Flag Day Ceremony Wednesday June 14

June 12, 2023

The Gleaner’s Harmony Arbor #273 cordially invites the community to attend the Annual Flag Day Ceremony on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. on the back deck of City Hall, 300 N. Mill Street. Please bring your own lawn chair!

Downtown Classic Car Cruise-In Wed. August 9

June 12, 2023

5:00-8:00 p.m. on North Mill Street (weather contingent). Visit the EVENTS PAGE for more information.