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OWOSSO — The last step in granting a tax abatement for a project to construct seven apartments in a downtown building has been finalized.

OWOSSO — Near the end of Monday’s virtual Owosso City Council meeting, council member Jerry Haber asked a question that wasn’t on the agenda, sparking an impromptu discussion among city officials about the impact of the state’s ongoing “stay home, stay safe” order on Owosso.

Golf in Michigan is currently closed for business under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-home order that runs through the end of April.

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — With Jo-Lee’s Crosswinds Cafe closed, except for takeout, during the mandated statewide shutdown, co-owner Lee Ann French said she either could have sat at home and felt sorry for herself, or done something to help.

LANSING — The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Monday announced 23 businesses from eight area communities have won final approval for relief grants from the Michigan Strategic Fund to help them deal with fallout from the COVID-19 epidemic in the state — not a financial windfall, but…

Corunna Time for Flowers shop owner Theresa Pickler dressed as the Easter Bunny Saturday and stood along Shiawassee Street waving at passing vehicles in support of first-responders and other front-line health workers.

OWOSSO — With many local businesses struggling to survive during the state’s coronavirus “stay home” order, Owosso Main Street/Downtown Development Authority is using a pile of money it’s been holding onto for many years to help.

OWOSSO — The city of Owosso has issued a second round of ordinance violation citations against the owner of the Matthews Building, which officials have called a dangerous eyesore.

SHIAWASSEE AREA — Adaptive Technology Solutions (ATS) mission is to “bridge the gap between businesses and the technology they need to succeed.”

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OWOSSO — Covenant Eyes has donated more than $10,000 worth of hospital gowns and masks to Memorial Healthcare.

OWOSSO TWP. — Crest Marine is showing it cares about supporting the health care system during the coronavirus outbreak with a new initiative, #CrestCares.

PERRY — At Amy’s Downtown Diner in Perry, what started out as a single act of kindness has blossomed into the distribution of more than 100 free meals to individuals throughout the community.

SHIAWASSEE AREA — Local funeral homes say they’re adapting to the national coronavirus outbreak by limiting the number of people at services and cleaning facilities regularly — and some are considering using social media to “stream” services over the internet.

OWOSSO TWP. — The Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency (SATA) has suspended bus service until April 13 in response to the statewide “stay home, stay safe” order issued Monday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

SHIAWASSEE AREA — With the number of coronavirus cases beginning to grow in Michigan and Shiawassee County, Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership President/CEO Justin Horvath is gearing up his efforts to help businesses get the help they need to make it through the crisis.

OWOSSO TWP. — The Woodard Furniture Company plant on Delaney Road, temporarily shuttered because of coronavirus restrictions, was eerily quiet Wednesday — except for the upholstery department, where rows of sewing machines were clacking away.

SHIAWASSEE AREA — Grocery stores in the area are considered essential under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order in effect starting today.

OVID — Edward J. Arthur, of Ovid, a representative of Modern Woodmen of America, has been named to Modern Woodmen’s President’s Club.

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — Area stores are struggling to keep stock of essential items as shoppers panic buy staples, leaving some shelves completely empty.

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OWOSSO — The Owosso Main Street/Downtown Development Authority board is offering emergency response loans to local businesses affected by the coronavirus.

A look at the Cole family's hip-roof barn along Vernon Road, which suffered significant damage during the March, 14, 2019 tornado.

VERNON TWP. — Rodger Hathaway was working late on a project at Great Lakes Fabrication and Machining March 14, 2019, when he received a phone call from his wife to come home for dinner.

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — Area businesses and organizations are already starting to feel the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus).

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — Government agencies and health facilities are leading Shiawassee County’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19) — implementing precautionary rules and monitoring situations as the infection makes its first appearances in Michigan with expectations it will spread.

BYRON — A group of Byron residents have joined together to revive the village’s downtown and one way they hope to make that happen is by crafting a submission video for the HGTV “Home Town Takeover” contest.

DURAND — The Greater Durand Area Chamber of Commerce this week announced the Burns Grange as the Organization of the Year for 2020.

CORUNNA — Volunteers of America has a new look, and the staff at the nonprofit thrift store is inviting the community to come and check it out.

OWOSSO TWP. — A former motel near the intersection of Delaney Road and M-52 has been sold, and the new owners are planning to remodel the building and use the property for a used car dealership.

OWOSSO — On Tuesday, the city of Owosso issued 12 ordinance violation tickets after the Matthews Building owner failed to make any required repairs to the downtown structure within the required time period.