SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — The Shiawassee County Regional Education Service District recently received funding for a Virtual Reality Training Initiative (VIRTI) that will provide students opportunities to explore careers in plumbing, welding, electrical and construction trades.
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PERRY — Perry High School students and others donned red Thursday in protest after school officials moved a memorial seating area honoring the late Kacie Crawford, who was killed in a February 2018 car crash north of Lansing.
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DURAND — The woman believed to be the oldest person in Shiawassee County passed away peacefully Jan. 12, surrounded by family members who won’t forget her smile and go-getter personality.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County Clerk Caroline Wilson announced this week that the courthouse and all county offices will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
OWOSSO — The Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce Thursday announced Brenda Bruce is its 2019 Mission Award winner.
CORUNNA — The Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month, and the Shiawassee County Health Department is urging area residents to get test kits and check their homes for the odorless, cancer-causing gas.
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WILLIAMSTON — Owosso junior wrestler Colton Blaha suffered his first loss in 31 starts and Corunna junior Ty Anderson took his second loss in 32 starts Saturday as both were denied championships at the 17-school Jim Mooney Classic at Williamston High School.
CORUNNA — The Corunna girls basketball team likes fast starts.
CORUNNA — The Corunna boys basketball team got a close-up look at one of the top teams in the state on Friday night.
Obituaries
Age 69, of Owosso, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at his home.
Age 76, of Hoxeyville, passed away peacefully at home Saturday…
Age 80, of Ovid, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, at her home.
Emilia ‘Millie’ Duchi stepped into paradise Sunday, Jan. 13, 2…
Age 107, of Owosso and Florida, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12,…
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OWOSSO — The Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce Thursday …
OWOSSO — Mark Agnew of Agnew Sign Company of Owosso was announ…
On Dec 18, 2018, the Corunna FFA joined Culver’s in a “Donate …
OWOSSO — The state of Michigan has allocated $327,500 toward T…
OWOSSO — Community members and a panel of three judges Thursda…
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Rep. Ben Frederick took part in the swearing-in ceremony for the 100th Legislature at the state Capitol Jan. 9. The ceremony kicked off Frederick’s second term as state representative. Joining him on the House floor was the Director of the Elder Abuse Program at the Prosecuting Attorneys Ass…
The Chesaning High School cross country and track and field teams recently received a grant from the Brooks Running Company totaling $14,500. The Brooks Booster Club, a needs-based grant program, provides performance running footwear and apparel, as well as funding to under-resourced high sc…
The Child Advocacy Center of Shiawassee County received a donation of more than 20 coats, for infants through teens, along with a box full of gloves, hats and scarves for the children who are provided services through the agency. The Iron Wheels MC members collected items during their annual…
Sen. Tom Barrett, R-Charlotte, was sworn in as senator for the 24th District Wednesday during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Stephen J. Markman administered the oath of office. Barrett was joined on the Senate floor by his wife Ashley and their children…
The Shiawassee County Fraternal Order of Police and the Corunna Rotary Club partnered for the 19th annual Children’s Foster Care Old Fashion Christmas Party at the FOP Dec. 1. The clubs worked with Shiawassee County licensing and foster care staff along with adoption and foster care speciali…
Citizens Bank has completed its third year of collecting hats, scarves, gloves and mittens for children served by the Shiawassee Goodfellows. Citizens Bank donated six bags of items. More than 230 children have been clothed to date. Seen here are Ed Hildebrant, left, of the Goodfellows and C…
Sen. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, was honored Tuesday by the American Legion Department of Michigan with its Excellence Award for 14 years of supporting and serving Michigan veterans and the military in the state Legislature. State Commander Steve Striggow, left, and Legislative Chairman Tim P…
The historical village in Corunna’s McCurdy Park is lit up for the holiday season.
Corunna senior Lexi Mort signed her letter of intent Tuesday to run track and field at Saginaw Valley State University. Mort was an Argus-Press All-Area first-team selection as a junior, finishing third in the state in the long jump. She won a regional championship in the long jump.
Seen here, from left, are Owosso Culinary Club sous chefs Kylie Lewis, Andy Beckley, Kris Wiesenborn and Tyler Zietz, and instructor Chef Poyner. The group presented a sugar cookie and butter cream frosting demonstration at the Corunna branch of the Community District Library. Participants w…
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