Owosso, Michigan
Every Owosso story from the public record — meetings, schools, safety, and events.
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Owosso posts sign-up directions for new city water portal
A June 29 notice on the City of Owosso website points residents to a document explaining how to register for the City of Owosso Water Portal.
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Owosso council backs $7.16M in water main bids, takes up $12M bond
A five-member council approved the July 6 consent agenda 5-0, tentatively awarding two water main contracts to Glaeser-Dawes, and moved to adopt an ordinance authorizing up to $12 million in drinking water revenue bonds.
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Owosso council accepts USDA grant for public safety building, adds $239K to wastewater project
Monday's meeting moved money on three fronts — a federal grant agreement for the public safety building renovation, a third change order on the wastewater plant, and a $160,000 annual legal services authorization.
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Owosso puts parks and recreation millage on the November ballot
The July 20 meeting also brought a Redevelopment Ready certification from the state, new spending on two water projects, and a long council debate about burnouts at the organic cruise.
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Owosso school board takes up 2026-27 courses, science textbooks and student handbooks
July's agenda packed the year-ahead housekeeping — course offerings, textbook adoption, new hires — plus recognition for all-state softball athletes.
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Owosso police warn of scam calls spoofing the department's own number
Callers posing as officers claim you missed a court date, say there's a warrant, and demand immediate bond payment. The department says verify by calling its non-emergency line directly.
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Owosso monthly brush pickup runs through Sept. 23 — here's how it works
Crews sweep the whole city starting the last Wednesday of each month. Curb your brush by 7 a.m., keep it under 8 feet, and don't put it out before the Sunday prior.
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Five street closures coming for Owosso's late-summer event season
Moonlight Market, a memorial 5K, Vintage Motorcycle Days, the Now & Wow Market and the Walk to End Alzheimer's all got their traffic orders — here's when and where the streets close.