2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (555+ words) Parents are raising allegations that gaming platforms expose minors to unsafe contact, hidden spending risks, or harmful interactions. The Roblox child safety lawsuit sits inside that wider concern, where social play, avatar identity, virtual purchases, and private messaging can leave…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (796+ words) B62 Upholstery owner Emily Olson sits inside the business’ new storefront at 204 W. Main St. in downtown Owosso. OWOSSO — For years, Emily Olson's upholstery business operated largely out of sight, tucked upstairs in a downtown Owosso building. That didn't stop customers…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (417+ words) Mac-N-Melts, 107 W. Mason St. in Owosso, is owned by Christina Stewart (left) and Kenneth Jones. The restaurant opened in July and features custom macaroni and cheese bowls and other items, such as sandwiches, wings, waffle fries, tater tots and more. OWOSSO…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (949+ words) The DJ Root Recycling Center in Owosso will close Sept. 30 after more than a decade of operation. The center provides free recycling services and employs about 12 individuals who receive services through Shiawassee Health and Wellness. OWOSSO — After more than a…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (217+ words) CALEDONIA TWP. — The Original Owosso Farm Market will hold its fourth annual Farmer’s Market Week drawings this month. On Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sept. 12, shoppers at the market will receive one free entry ticket with each purchase they make. Five winning…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (625+ words) CORUNNA — The co-defendant in a countywide fraud scheme has been sentenced to five to 20 years in prison. Robert W. Hallock, 33, of Owosso, who is already serving time in prison for a separate crime, was sentenced Friday, Aug. 28 in Shiawassee County…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (756+ words) Donielle Hart, owner of Pawsh Paws Mobile Spa, stands outside her mobile grooming van. SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — For some pet owners, getting the dog to the groomer can be a challenge. For Donielle Hart, bringing the groomer to them has become…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (405+ words) From left, Janae Fredline, Kristi Morris and Hollie Bendall stand inside Middle Sister Bourbon House, their new restaurant and bourbon bar in downtown Corunna. CORUNNA — After nearly a year of renovations, Middle Sister Bourbon House is preparing to open its…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (450+ words) There’s a quiet revolution happening in families across the country: conversations about legacy. For generations, money was a subject best left unspoken — taboo, mysterious, sometimes even divisive. But as the largest transfer of wealth in history unfolds, families are discovering…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (371+ words) A new bealls department store is under construction at the Owosso East Shopping Center in Caledonia Township. The store is scheduled to open Oct. 23-25, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for Oct. 24. CALEDONIA TWP. — A new store is coming to the…...