OWOSSO — Exchange students from Owosso High School recently met former exchange student Roberto Porto Fonseca, of Bela Horizonte, Brazil.
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LANSING — Ben Schram, of Laingsburg, recently received the Front Line Ambassador Award by his employer, the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD).
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INDIANAPOLIS — On Oct. 29, 10 members of the Perry FFA chapter traveled to the 92nd National FFA Convention, along with students from Byron, Corunna and Durand.
Each week, The Argus-Press publishes a list of luncheons, dinners and other events to be conducted as fundraisers.
LANSING — Veterans furthering their education at Lansing Community College and Baker College now have access to an additional $6,000 donated to the two schools by LAFCU and Lansing Lugnuts.
OWOSSO — Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee County Thursday honored volunteers for their efforts in helping community members cope with caring for family members.
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Muzzy Pheasant Farm in Caledonia Township, in partnership with United Way of Genesee County, hosted a free pheasant hunt for 14 veterans on Nov. 11. The veterans came from throughout Michigan and represented the Army, Navy and Marines. The day opened with coffee, doughnuts and a snowstorm. T…
PERRY — Senior Perry guard Alyssa Welsh signed her letter of intent Monday to play basketball at Division 2 Saginaw Valley State University.
NEW LOTHROP — Jake Graves’ fondest football highlight came during the second quarter of last year’s Division 7 state title game at Ford Field.
LANSING — Owosso’s Curran Jacobs captured a 59-second victory in his professional MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) debut Saturday at “Total Warrior Combat” at Causeway Bay Hotel.
COLON — In an Eight-Man Division 1 state semifinal rematch, Morrice squared off against Colon on a sloppy, muddy field Saturday.
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Age 88, of Laingsburg, took the hand of his Lord and Savior Su…
Age 92, of Ovid, passed peacefully away Monday, Nov. 18, 2019,…
Age 90, of Oakley, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at her residence.
Age 85, of Owosso, passed away Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Grand…
Age 84, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019…
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With help from the community, Journey FCU’s hat, coat and glov…
LANSING — A New Lothrop woman has been charged with felony emb…
LANSING — Veterans furthering their education at Lansing Commu…
SHIAWASSEE AREA — In November 2018, voters in Michigan opted t…
OWOSSO — Owosso residents delivered a nearly uniform message t…
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Members of the Core Youth Group from Laingsburg United Methodist Church and Dr. Marsha Brandon at Laingsburg Eye Care donated candy from the church’s trunk-or-treat event on Halloween. Laingsburg Eye Care “bought” unused candy at $1 per pound and shipped it to U.S. troops overseas. As part o…
Owosso Public Schools recently accepted150 winter hats for students at Owosso’s three elementary schools from Agnew Sign Company. From left are Agnew team members Cory Agnew, Karen Bridgewater, Kyle Brabant, Kaiden Agnew, Carter Agnew, and Mark Agnew, and Bryant Principal Shelly Collison, Em…
The Durand Area School Board has five members who have completed all Level 1 classes for the Michigan Association of School Boards and two members who will have the membership level after this year. The Durand School Board has attended the leadership conference (Nov. 7-11 this year) for a nu…
Monday, Perry Elementary School students honored local veterans on Veterans Day. Veterans and their families braved the first taste of winter weather to enjoy breakfast, hear The Pledge of Allegiance recited by the kindergarten class and songs sung by the second-grade class.
Monday, New Lothrop Elementary School kindergartner’s hosted a Veterans Day celebration. They invited family members who served in the armed forces to be honored. The kindergarten classes recited The Pledge of Allegiance, sang songs, expressed thanks and asked their guests questions so they …
Recently a group of high school students from the Shiawassee Career and Technical countywide criminal justice class toured the Shiawassee County Jail. Assistant Jail Administrator Casey Colbry, back, showed the students what happens when a person gets arrested and is processed by the correct…
Emerson teacher Jenny Verlinde said the Owosso Public Schools Foundation granted classes funds for materials so kindergartners have more Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) supplies to use. Students have more hands-on and engaging activities that encourage them to be think…
Owosso’s Central Elementary School third-graders visited Homeless Angels’ Owosso Campus Nov. 4 to kick off their kindness projects. Students helped stock shelves and received a tour of the new shelter in Owosso. Some students were surprised to see and hear how families in the community do no…
Principals Shannon Knapp and Becky Shankster traveled to Washington, D.C., with students, parents and staff Oct. 8-12. There were 92 eighth- and ninth-grade students. After visiting the U.S. Capitol Building, students had the opportunity of visiting the White House. Included in the tour, wer…
Shiawassee County Road commission worker Dave O’Berry poses with his biggest fan, Gibbson Brunet. Gibbson dressed up as “Snowplow Dave” for Halloween.
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