NEW LOTHROP — After a sizable throng filled the New Lothrop High School auditorium for the district’s regular Board of Education Meeting Monday, many returned Wednesday a special meeting that lasted around 10 minutes.
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OWOSSO — The Owosso Historical Commission held a special meeting Tuesday to discuss a purchase offer for the Amos Gould House after its prospective buyer significantly lowered their offer following an inspection of the house that found multiple maintenance issues.
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CORUNNA — Judge Matthew J. Stewart teetered on declaring a mistrial Wednesday in the case against David M. Ortega.
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OWOSSO — On April 3, Owosso resident Helen Matthies had what was, for her, a routine dental appointment — receiving a teeth cleaning with no cavities discovered.
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DURAND — Over 20 independent authors congregated at the Historic Durand Union Station Friday in order to meet readers and promote and sell their works.
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OWOSSO — Therapy dogs have been a staple of the Owosso Public Schools experience for two years now.
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LAINGSBURG — Last year was a good one for Laingsburg baseball. The Wolfpack went 25-10 and won their third consecutive MHSAA Division 3 district title by besting Perry 5-1.
CHESANING — Looking like the early favorites in the league, both the Chesaning boys and girls track squads flourished at their first Mid-Michigan Activities Conference meet of the season, which the Indians hosted.
CORUNNA — After numerous postponements, the jury trial for 38-year-old David M. Ortega, originally scheduled for October, is set to begin today.
NEW LOTHROP — Extending their win streak to four, the New Lothrop Hornets picked up a pair of three-inning victories over the Durand Railroaders in Monday’s doubleheader, with both games ending in 15-0 scores.
NEW LOTHROP — After an 0-2-1 start, the New Lothrop Hornets have now won five of their last six following Monday’s doubleheader sweep of the Durand Railroaders.
Obituaries
Age 80, of Owosso, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Age 85, of Corunna, formerly of Beaverton, passed away Sunday,…
Age 95, of Perry, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home.
Age 92, of Durand, passed away April 2024.
Age 83, of Saline, formerly of Owosso, passed away Tuesday, Ap…
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A large flock of sandhill cranes paused on its migratory journey to peck at a field in Rush Township near the intersection of Henderson and Ruess roads. According to the Michigan Audobon Society, sandhill cranes are the largest birds by wingspan to spend significant amounts of time in the st…
Second-graders from Elaine Crego’s class at Owosso’s Bryant Elementary toured the Argus-Press facility on Tuesday, getting a crash-course in the printing business. Here Argus-Press Publisher Tom Campbell indicates the weight of the paper rolls on the printing press to the largely attentive class.
Due to an intense solar storm, the Northern Lights were visible further south than is typical Monday night, enabling Owosso resident Tessa Savage to take this colorful snapshot from her farm.
Gregory Salava is shown with his pooch Kyes as they are about to take advantage of the balmy temperatures and take a ride on Salava's Harley-Davidson Friday morning in Owosso. Salava, a Memorial Healthcare Police Officer, and has been taking Kyes on motorcycle rides for years. On one occasio…
Irene Hosking, a 104-year-old Corunna resident and World War II veteran, salutes during the playing of the national anthem prior to a basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Tuesday.
Laingsburg senior Zander Woodruff (23) rises for a shot during the first quarter of the Wolfpack’s game against Durand at the Shiawassee County Shootout hosted by Corunna on Wednesday. Woodruff logged 29 points to lead all scorers as Laingsburg toppled the Railroaders, 84-53, pulling ahead w…
Owosso senior volleyball player Kendall Ihm, center front, signed her national letter of intent to attend Saginaw Valley State University as a member of the Cardinals volleyball squad Tuesday afternoon at Owosso High School. Ihm, a six-foot rightside hitter/setter for the Trojans, will play …
Perry High School seniors Rease Teel, left, and Anna Nixon, right, both signed their national letters of intent Friday to attend Davenport University on track and field scholarships. Teel, a multi-sport athlete at Perry has competed in football and track. He was named All-GLAC, All-Region an…
Elementary schoolers in Ovid and Elsie welcomed military veterans Friday to a special program at E.E. Knight Elementary. More than 50 veterans were in attendance, including members of the American Legion posts in Ovid and Elsie.
Temperatures in the mid-80s Thursday afternoon meant a steady stream of customers to interact with at Prescott’s Cone Zone for members of the Owosso Department of Public Safety. During the “Cones with Cops and Firefighters”
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