• July 29, 2018

On July 29, 1878, the town clock and bells were installed in the tower of the First Congregational Church.  James Thomson donated the clock to...

  • June 21, 2018

On June 21, 1893, Dr. David Henry Burley opened his medical practice in Almont.  He practiced in Almont for 66 years – right up to...

  • May 16, 2018

On May 16, 1957, at Harold Hough’s home, the Almont Community Historical Society was originally founded.  James P. Smith was elected Society president. At the...

  • April 1, 2018

On April 1, 1957, Thomas A. Sadler and Nola J. Sadler purchased the “Almont Times-Herald from Eugene Little, who had owned the newspaper since 1948....

  • March 7, 2018

The territory established the original township on March 7, 1834.  The boundaries of that township included the present townships of Almont, Imlay and the southern...

  • February 3, 2018

On February 3, 1881, James Thomson passed away.  In 1845, Mr. Thomson suggested the name “Almont” for the township and village.  In 1878, he donated...

  • January 20, 2018

Dr. Caleb Carpenter settled in what would become the village of “Newburgh” and established his medical practice. Dr. Carpenter established the first mail service to...

  • December 12, 2017

On December 12, 1834, at a township meeting, the name for the township was changed from “Mia” to “Bristol”.  At the Township’s initial organizational meeting...

  • November 23, 2017

On November 23, 1830, Jonathan Sleeper finalized the purchase of 80-acres of land in section 28 of what would become Mia, then Bristol , and...

  • October 28, 2017

On October 28, 1882, a special meeting of the council was called for the purpose of taking into consideration the matter of purchasing a fire-engine. ...

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