The Argus-Press

09/11/2026

The Owosso City Council approved a special assessment Tuesday against the owner of 117 W. Exchange St. to recover $54,578.12 in demolition-related costs, rejecting the owner’s request to instead implement a seven-year lien while he pursues redevelopment of the property.

The council voted 4-2 Tuesday, Sept. 8, to approve the assessment, with council members Rachel Osmer, Janae Fear, Emily Olson and Mayor Rob Teich voting in favor. Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Haber and council member Carl Ludington voted against it. Council member Chris Owens was absent.

More details: https://www.argus-press.com/news/article_ccd999fe-0d9f-41ec-be68-7202f044bdbf.html

09/11/2026

Was Michigan’s controversial win over Western Michigan the result of a bad call—or a bad process that somehow produced the right result?

Staff writer Matthew Bartow breaks down the clock controversy, the Big Ten’s replay protocol, Mike Pereira’s assessment, and the changes coming to college football officiating.

The biggest question: Did Michigan actually have time for that final play?

Read Matthew’s full analysis:

The Big Ten Conference applied the wrong protocol, but (likely) arrived at the correct conclusion in last Saturday’s controversial Michigan-Western Michigan thriller.

09/10/2026

Beau Parmenter, who is running for lieutenant governor of Michigan, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 9 and arraigned Thursday in Shiawassee County District Court.

Parmenter, a former Chesaning resident, was charged with one count of larceny by conversion in an amount between $1,000 and $20,000, a felony punishable by five years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000 or three times the value of the property stolen, whichever is greater.

He pleaded not guilty.

Parmenter, 45, is the Libertarian Party’s nominee for lieutenant governor, chosen by Grand Blanc Township resident Anthony Hudson, the party’s candidate for governor for Michigan’s Nov. 3 general election. Hudson did not immediately return a request for comment.

More details: https://www.argus-press.com/article_098b3227-7dbd-4558-beae-22ae1a9d725e.html

09/10/2026

A behind-the-scenes look at the Corunna FridgeBot Robotics Team as they gear up for a new season. 🤖

A special thanks to our sponsors Owosso Martial Arts, Maurer Heating & Cooling and The Duct Man- Air Duct Cleaning!

09/10/2026

There was something magical about Perry’s first two conference wins over Pewamo-Westphalia and Lansing Christian, respectively.

That magic vanished Wednesday, Sept. 9 as the Ramblers coughed up multiple mid-set leads in a Central Michigan Athletic Conference sweep at the hands of Saranac, 25-21, 25-22, 25-22.

The Ramblers had started 2-0 in conference play, marking the first time in three years they had won more than one game in league play.

More details: https://www.argus-press.com/sports/article_cb1f94cf-014a-49c8-a29f-34c48577bda2.html

09/10/2026

One hundred fifty years ago, most homes lacked indoor plumbing, Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone, the United States celebrated its 100th birthday in Philadelphia and a contentious presidential election saw Ohio Republican Rutherford B. Hayes assume office early the next year.

In Shiawassee County, 1876 saw the founding of the village of Morrice.

The village still stands today — with a population of 979 this year, according to World Population Review — and Morrice leaders want to make sure its sesquicentennial is properly celebrated.

Under the organizational lead of village Council Trustee Maggie Saint Amour, the village will do just that Saturday, Sept. 12. The festivities will commence with a parade, followed by a lineup of events at Morrice Lions Community Park and conclude with the transformation of downtown Morrice into an outdoor movie theater.

More details: https://www.argus-press.com/news/article_217e66eb-7b46-4309-b8eb-03d0cce49dc3.html

09/09/2026

The Argus-Press has a new editor.

Ashlee Buhler, who has been employed by the Owosso newspaper since October 2024, was recently promoted to editor. Buhler, a 31-year-old Fowlerville native who previously served in the roles of staff writer and assistant editor for The Argus-Press, was recently promoted to editor.

Buhler will oversee production of the news and sports departments as The Argus-Press navigates through a new era of how information is provided and looks to expand its digital presence.

Details: https://www.argus-press.com/news/article_952eac7a-00e7-46ef-b2ef-fa63660b686e.html

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09/08/2026

Plans to transform the former Elsie Junior High School into apartments are moving forward again after the project received an $896,202 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation last week.

The $3.7 million project would bring 33 apartments and a community laundromat to the village of Elsie.

More details: https://www.argus-press.com/news/article_d4a72c27-6d6a-4d26-809f-63113364b6e7.html

09/08/2026

📸 “Through Your Lens” deserves COLOR!

If you picked up Saturday’s edition of The Argus-Press, you may have noticed our Through Your Lens page appeared in black and white.

While there’s nothing wrong with a classic black-and-white newspaper, the beautiful photos submitted by our community deserve to be seen in full color!

So, we’re giving them another moment to shine.

👀 Stay tuned for Thursday’s edition, when we’ll be reprinting Through Your Lens!

Thank you to everyone who shares their view of our community through their lens. We love seeing Shiawassee County through your eyes. Keep the submissions coming via messenger or comment below!

🗞️ Be sure to grab Thursday’s Argus-Press and check it out in COLOR!

09/08/2026

A 56-year-old Owosso woman was killed Sept. 4 in a two-vehicle crash on S. M-52 in Perry Township. A 53-year-old Rapid City man was injured and taken to a hospital for treatment.

More details:

A 56-year-old Owosso woman was killed Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash on S. M-52 in Perry Township, according to the Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Office.