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 Arts Center auctions Hoddy items for education fund

OWOSSO - Former industrialist and long-time community booster George Hoddy donated and then watched as dozens of items he owned were auctioned off Thursday night to benefit the Shiawassee Arts Center's education fund.

Durand man acquitted of molestation charge

CORUNNA - A Durand man was acquitted Thursday by a 35th Circuit Court jury of charges he molested an 8-year-old girl.

Durand officials look for hope amid gloom

DURAND - With a hard-hit economy and daily struggle to rise above those woes, the Greater Durand Area Chamber of Commerce knew this year's “State of the City Address” wouldn't exactly be a breath of fresh air.

 Perry Council regulates illuminated signs

PERRY - People driving through Perry at night will be assured of a safer drive, since the Perry City Council has chosen to enact an updated sign ordinance.

Girl accuses Durand man of molesting her in 2008

CORUNNA - A 10-year-old girl testified Wednesday in 35th Circuit Court that a Durand man molested her while she spent the night at the home of her friend, the man's daughter.

 Owosso Council shaken up by voters

OWOSSO - At the next City Council meeting, residents will notice several changes.

Van Riper unseats Hildebrandt in Durand race

DURAND - Tom Van Riper and Jeffrey Brands were elected to the Durand City Council while incumbent James Schuyler, who ran unopposed, kept his Precinct 1 seat.

Corunna residents choose three incumbents at polls

CORUNNA - Citizens of Corunna had their say at the polls Tuesday, electing one fresh face, another who is familiar and three incumbents to the City Council.

Incumbents returned to office in Laingsburg

LAINGSBURG - City residents opted to vote for familiar faces, keeping the incumbent mayor, as well as the two City Council members, during Tuesday's election.