City of Owosso Government

06/22/2026

Join us as we celebrate 250 years of American history, freedom, and community. 🇺🇸

Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Curwood Castle

Bring your family, friends, and patriotic spirit for a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, followed by birthday cake.

Red, White, and Blue Attire Encouraged!

We look forward to celebrating this historic milestone with you.

This event is free and open to the public.

06/19/2026

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 6/22 - 6/26:

Planning Commission: Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Commission: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

Carnegie Library Committee: Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Details such as agendas, minutes, meeting packets, etc., will be posted here:

06/17/2026

Road construction notice.

🚧 Starting June 22, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will complete remaining work on the $7.6 million project to rebuild M-71 (Washington Street) from Corunna Avenue to M-21. 🚧

The project originally started in 2025 and included improving the M-71 bridge over the Shiawassee River. This wrap-up work is expected to be finished in July.

To complete this project, crews will begin installing new permanent tube railing.

M-71 will have both shoulders closed in each direction between Water Street and E Howard Street. Both directions of M-71 pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the east side of the bridge with a temporary pedestrian path. Additional traffic and pedestrian restrictions will be announced in advance as crews work to complete this project.

Any necessary road closures and detours will be announced when a more detailed construction schedule has been solidified.

Learn more at: https://downtownowosso.org/construction

06/16/2026

We Need Crossing Guards! 🚸

Are you interested in:

✅ A part-time position
✅ Having the middle of the day free
✅ Working close to home
✅ Promoting public safety
✅ Making a difference in the community
✅ Helping keep our local school children safe

A Crossing Guard position may be the perfect fit for you!

The City of Owosso is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Crossing Guard. For more information, click the link below or contact the Owosso Police Department at 989-725-0580.

Applications are available at the Public Safety Building and City Hall.

https://www.ci.owosso.mi.us/Portals/0/Jobs/CrossingGuard%202026.pdf?ver=2026-06-11-114231-560

Help us keep Owosso's students safe as they travel to and from school each day! 🚸👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

06/16/2026

Please join us in congratulating Tim Applegate on his promotion to Sergeant with the Owosso Police Department.

On Monday, June 15, Tim was officially sworn in by Owosso Mayor Rob Teich. One of the highlights of the ceremony was seeing Tim's son, Peyton, proudly pin his new sergeant's badge on him.

Congratulations, Sergeant Applegate! We are proud to have you serving the City of Owosso for the past 13 years, and look forward to your continued service to the community.

06/10/2026

The city of Owosso is hiring! More information about this exciting opportunity can be found here: https://www.ci.owosso.mi.us/Departments-Services/Human-Resources

06/09/2026

TORNADO WARNING ISSUED FOR THE CITY OF OWOSSO

The City of Owosso is currently under a Tornado Warning issued by the National Weather Service. Residents are urged to take immediate shelter in a basement, storm shelter, or an interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building, away from windows.

Please avoid unnecessary travel and monitor local weather sources, NOAA Weather Radio, and emergency alerts for updated information. If you are outdoors, in a vehicle, or in a mobile home, move to a substantial shelter immediately.

City public safety personnel are closely monitoring conditions and will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.

Your safety is our top priority. Take action now and remain sheltered until the warning has expired.

City of Owosso
Office of Public Safety

06/09/2026

Congratulations to our very own Downtown Owosso Director, Lizzie Fredrick, on being nominated for the Community Champion Award. All of the nominees are deserving of this award. It isn't too late to purchase tickets to The Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce and cheer them on.

06/08/2026

On June 8, 2026, the Owosso Fire Department responded to a mutual aid fire in the 1800 block of W. M-21 to assist the Owosso Charter Township Fire Department.

Other departments assisting were the Corunna Fire Department.

The incident occurred during hot weather, with temperatures in the upper 80s, adding to the physical demands placed on the firefighters. The residents were able to evacuate the home, nobody was injured.