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Appellate court upholds 2008 CSC conviction

TROY - The Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld a 2008 third-degree criminal sexual conduct conviction against an area man convicted of raping his brother's girlfriend.

 Numbers show increase in those utilizing food banks

Food banks across the area have reported increased need over the past year, and now the organizations have the numbers to prove it.

 Chesaning man organizes wrestling event for Lebowsky

OWOSSO - Chesaning native Jayme Palaszeski is passionate about the performing arts.

 SMOOTH TUNES: Owosso teen takes to the stage in Memphis

MEMPHIS - Owosso native Mike Shepherd and his band (with Grand Ledge natives Connor Ralph, drums/vocals and Spencer Ralph, bass) played a 25-minute set for the International Youth Blues Showcase at Memphis' Blues City Cafe on Beale Street earlier this month.

 Some business owners worried about Washington St. project

OWOSSO - Some building and business owners worried about the proposed Washington Streetscape project are hoping their voices are heard.

 Red Cross kicks off Heroes campaign for 2010

CORUNNA - The goal is $55,000. The deadline is just 55 days away. The leader is the Shiawassee Branch of the American Red Cross.

 Curwood Festival organizers discuss pushing start up a day

OWOSSO - Big changes could be coming to this year's Curwood Festival.

Drunk driver arrested after chase; another caught moments later

CALEDONIA TWP. - Two men were arrested early this morning following a car chase that started in Genesee County and ended in Caledonia Township.

SEDP is upbeat during annual luncheon and awards

OWOSSO - During an upbeat 2009 annual luncheon meeting Thursday of the Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership, President and Chief Executive Officer Justin Horvath said, “Despite the difficult economic climate, there was much positive news (to report) about Shiawassee County.”