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(NAPSI)—Since government pandemic assistance programs have largely come to an end, fraudsters have turned their attention back to developing increasingly clever ways to trick you into giving them your money—but you can protect yourself and your assets.
Here are two confidence schemes that have...
People of a certain age typically refer to this large scavenger as a Buzzard, but its actual name is Turkey Vulture. The vulture’s featherless red head may look ugly, but it helps the bird stay clean while feeding on dead animals. Younger birds have black heads. When not circling overhead looking...
On March 28, 2024, Bay Arenac ISD Superintendent Mike Vieau presented information on the breadth of programs provided by the Intermediate School District in Bay and Arenac counties to members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish. He began by saying that in 1962 the State of Michigan...
Thursday, April 4th,
• Rotary Club, Social Gathering at CJ’s, 6 pm.
Wednesday, April 10th,
• Annual Pinconning & Linwood Area Chamber of Commerce Awards ceremony at 6:30 pm, doors open at 5:30 pm, at the Pinconning Community Center.
Standing events
Second Monday
• Pinconning Area School Board...
5 Years Ago (April 2019)
Valley Meat Market, a Pinconning landmark for over 100 years, officially reopened on April 8th. Lou Valley said he had no thought of selling the multi-generational family business, but after being approached with two offers and careful consideration, he agreed to sell the...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “approximately 96 million American adults — more than 1 in 3 — have prediabetes. Of those with prediabetes, more than 80% don’t know they have it.” This is an increase of 7 million American adults over the past two years. Today,...
We celebrate Financial Literacy Month (FLM) every April to promote financial education and well-being in the United States. FLM also serves as a reminder that Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. Our online tools are here to help you understand your potential Social Security...
Dr. Paul Dake is semi-retired; moved to the Pinconning area to be near family and is submitting articles for the Journal. Dr. Dake has an Undergraduate degree in Physiology and M.D. degree, both from Michigan State University, the latter awarded in 1978; immediately thereafter, Family Medicine...
Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
Dear Lynn,
Does anyone have a recipe for Shepherd’s Pie? My grandmother used to make this all the...
On April 8th there will be an eclipse. Do you have something blocking The Son from reaching your heart? Sin can do that. Even a blind person can tell there is a battle between good and evil happening right now. Devil worship is out of the closet and in full mainstream entertainment and politics,...