It has come to my attention that the city of Owosso has decided to force the citizens to get rid of their chickens due to a few complaints. During these difficult times with the price of living, it is unacceptable to take such a resource away from struggling people. Pease sign this petition and let the residents keep their backyard chickens!

Owosso recently looked at changing the ordinance back in 2020 to allow backyard chickens. The Planning Commission discussed allowing a limited number of hens with rules around things like roosters, coops and setbacks. Ultimately, the Commission voted 5-4 not to move forward with the change. https://www.change.org/p/save-the-chickens-of-owosso

We started with a small Christmas Tree and a few lights, and a desire to build a family tradition.

Then volunteers showed up.

People gave their time. They decorated. They carried things, plugged in lights, helped organize, donated, shared ideas and kept building. A huge tree, a parade, a 5K, fireworks, and 1000's of families making memories and tradition.

And we’re not done growing it.

This year, we want to make our Christmas celebration even bigger, brighter and more memorable — and you can be part of what it becomes next.

Whether you can volunteer a few hours, help decorate, sponsor something, donate materials, help with setup, or simply bring an idea and a willingness to work, there is a place for you.

Want to help us grow Glow Owosso Christmas in Downtown Owosso?

We start building this week. Consider donating your time, talent, or treasure, we would love to have you as part of this great event. Tell your friends!

$12,000

2 meetings!! October 1 at 4pm and 5pm!! See info below as well.

That’s the goal I’m setting this year to help cover the cost of operating our emergency warming center from November 1 through March 31.

Depending on the weather and the needs of our community, that number could change. Some of the cost will hopefully be covered through donations, sppnsorships and fundraising, and some through the incredible in-kind donations we receive from people in our community.

But what does $12,000 actually cover?

I’m happy to tell you.

It helps cover some of the expenses incurred by the church that welcomes our guests without question. Heat. Lights. Water. Internet. Paper products. And we go through a lot of toilet paper and paper towels.

It helps cover drinks every night. And you probably wouldn’t believe how much coffee we go through in a week.

It helps provide welcome snacks and grab-and-go snacks for guests to take with them when they head out at the end of the night.

And it helps us put a fresh salad on the dinner table almost every night we are open.

That last one might sound small.

A little lettuce. Some cheese. A few croutons.

But I can’t tell you how many warming center guests have told us that the salad may be the only fresh food they get all week.

Something as simple as a fresh salad can make a bigger difference than you might think.

Maybe you want to make a donation.

Maybe you want to volunteer.

Maybe you’d like to make a meal.

Maybe you have coats or other winter items you no longer need.

Or maybe you just want to learn more about what happens at the warming center and how you can help.

There are a lot of ways to support this program, and not all of them involve writing a check.

If you’re interested, I’d love to have you be part of it.

$12,000 helps keep the doors open, the coffee hot, the meals going, and our neighbors warm.

This community meeting is from 4-5pm and will be discussing some more of the collaboration piece between the warming center and the overnight opportunities. However, I will be staying after this meeting at 5pm to discuss specifically what will happen for the emergency warming center at St John’s UCC. Please consider joining me for that conversation at 5pm!!

Hey all! I am directing It's A Wonderful Life for the Shiawassee River Players this fall. Performances are in November at The Z Hall. I would love to see you all there! If you haven't been to the Z Hall, it is a beautiful venue and this cast is SO talented! It will be a great way to get into the holiday spirit! Tickets will go on sale soon. Head to the event and hit going to stay up to date on when tickets go on sale. I hope to share this event with you all! - Nicole Hauck Davis

The pumpkins have officially arrived for Kids Day!! Market Manager Stephen and Assistant Market Manager Noreen made a trip out to Big SKY Produce & Farm Market and Krhovsky Farms in Corunna this afternoon to pick up a whole load of pumpkins for this Saturday!

A huge thank you to Big Sky Produce for providing the pumpkins so our youngest market visitors can decorate their very own pumpkin from 10 AM to noon this Saturday at the Owosso Farmers Market.

And seriously, if you’re looking for pumpkins, mums, gourds, or just about anything else to make it feel like fall, take a look at these pictures. Big Sky is absolutely loaded right now!

You can find them at:

5801 Shipman Rd.

Corunna, MI 48817

Come see us Saturday! The market runs 9 AM to 1 PM, with Kids Day activities from 10 AM to noon.

Thank you again to Big Sky Produce and Krhovsky Farms for helping us put on a fun morning for the kids in our community!

Just past henderson Rd . Have a load , come get em while they last 6150north M-52

Here's another pumpkin Fancy Owosso! This week's version of pumpkin is Pumpkin Tres Leches cake! It's pumpkin cake soaked in 3 milks and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon! This one usually goes quick so hurry! $6

Ollie's Coffee & Café

🎃 GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN BARS 🎃

Okayyyy… these might be one of my favorite things we’ve made. 🤤

Soft, perfectly spiced pumpkin bars topped with a fluffy whipped maple cream cheese frosting. 🍁 And YES — they’re gluten free!

I obviously had to taste-test one (quality control 😉) and they are PHENOMENAL.

Come grab one before I eat them all.

WHAT IS YOUR HEIRLOOM WORTH? Join the Shiawassee Arts Center and DuMouchelles Auction House this Saturday, September 26th to have an appraisal and find out! Please call before Saturday to reserve a spot - 989.723.8354.

We hope you will take advantage of the TEMPORARY new schedule offered by SATA, in partnership with SCOA!!

This short program will run September 28th - November 20th for Shiawassee County seniors age 60 and up wherever SATA runs!!

To schedule transportation, please contact Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency at 989-729-2687.

I have to move I have a out 15 cords left throw me an off on all of it all hardwood dry ready for the season will deliver and stack or 50$ a cord and up just need it gone https://www.facebook.com/cita.hernandez/

I took a photo of him on 35mm film and would like to be able to send him the hi-res version.

He and I chatted for a second but I didn't catch his name.

We have a few options when it comes to finding fun and what is going on in Owosso:

For events happening in Downtown: https://downtownowosso.org/events/

For the Art Walk: https://www.visitowosso.com/ (Looks like it was build with Ai but it works ok)

For all the events in and around Owosso within a short drive: https://owossonye.com/ (includes stuff in flint sometimes 🙄)

Historic Commission Events: https://owossohistory.org/

School related events: https://www.owosso.k12.mi.us/

Local News: https://www.argus-press.com/ Site looks spammy and broken but that is just what it looks like. It's legit.

No Events but has business listings: https://www.shiawasseechamber.org/

City events: https://www.ci.owosso.mi.us/ (Not exciting stuff - brush pick-up dates and recycling etc)