Jonny Mac McKinnon and Scott “The Polish Pumper” Schemanski crown Dangerous Donnie Porter as the 2025 John Gibson Memorial Shoot Grand Champion. Porter received a new Chevy 2500 as part of his prize package.
The 53rd John Gibson Memorial Shoot was one that left the thousands in attendance in tears, not just because tariffs have caused Busch Light Apple prices to soar, but because they witnessed an iconic moment rivaled only by the Moon Landing and And
THE ABOVE PLANING MILL and Lumber Yard was quite a going business in this city around 1905. It was owned and operated by the late Fred Campau who was well known in this area. He passed away in Bay City in October of last year at the age of 85.
Freshman adrienne RAU (#12) stepped up to a new position for the District game after Senior Captain Liz VanHorn was injured in practice.
The Pinconning Varsity Girls Volleyball Team closed out their regular season last Wednesday, hosting Ogemaw Heights, then played in the MHSAA District 72-3 Quarterfinal game on Monday in Breckenridge, taking on Beaverton.
Jonny Mac McKinnon and Scott “The Polish Pumper” Schemanski crown Dangerous Donnie Porter as the 2025 John Gibson Memorial Shoot Grand Champion. Porter received a new Chevy 2500 as part of his prize package.
The Orbital Spring Rider
Freshman adrienne RAU (#12) stepped up to a new position for the District game after Senior Captain Liz VanHorn was injured in practice.
The Pinconning Girls Soccer Team hosted Shepherd last Tuesday, before going on the road to Gladwin on Thursday. The Bluejays got on the board first on Tuesday, halfway through the first half, and lead through the break. Shortly into the second half, Abby Grzegorczyk sent the ball across the front...
On November 18th, a Community Blood Drive is being held in the gym of Prince of Peace Parish Center from 8:00 am till 12:30 pm. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome as the schedule allows. Donating blood take about an hour and has the potential to impact up to three lives. Bring...
Send calendar items to: Email: pinconningjrnl@outlook.com; The Pinconning Journal, P.O. Box 626, Pinconning, MI 48650 Phone: 989-879-3811 - Fax: 989-879-5529 Tuesday, November 18th, • Pinconning Book Club, Pinconning Library, 2:30-4:00 pm • Podcasting for Beginners, Pinconning Library,...
On Friday, November 28th from 6:00 until 7:00 pm Standish Area Chamber of Commerce will be having a Santa Parade. Line up will begin at 5:00 pm. We are seeking participants to light up our parade. All are welcome, tractors, trailers, wreckers, trucks, four wheelers, cars, golf carts, motorcycles,...
Eat at CJ’s Sports Grill on November 18th all day and a portion of the proceeds from the food sales will go to the Pinconning Middle School PTO to help our school! There will also be a raffle and 50/50 drawing too!
The Bay City Noon Optimist Club Travel & Adventure Cinema Series kicks off its 33rd season on November 17, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the State Theatre with Mediterranean Dream, narrated by filmmaker, Marlin Darrah. Join Marlin as he takes us on a dazzling voyage across the Mediterranean Sea from the...
® Registration opens 1 month before at 9 am Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult at all programs - November Events - Crafts & More Adult ® Pinconning Book Club, Tuesday, November 18th, 2:30-4:00 pm Podcasting for Beginners, Tuesday, November 18th, 6:00-7:30 pm Podcasting...
White-breasted Nuthatch
Like so many birds, the White-breasted Nuthatch returns to our yards each year as winter approaches in search of sunflower seeds and other seeds. The “hatch” in its name refers to the bird’s habit of hiding seeds under the bark of trees, storing them for later retrieval. This Nuthatch strikes a...
Lyndsey Mcquarter - Bargeron
My name is Lyndsey McQuarter Bargeron, Pinconning, 3rd grade Linwood Elementary School Where did you go to college? Ferris State University When did you know you wanted to be an educator? Was there a big “Aha” moment? My fourth grade teacher Mrs. Rivard inspired me to be a teacher. She always made...

Sports

Freshman adrienne RAU (#12) stepped up to a new position for the District game after Senior Captain Liz VanHorn was injured in practice.
The Pinconning Varsity Girls Volleyball Team closed out their regular season last Wednesday, hosting Ogemaw Heights, then played in the MHSAA District 72-3 Quarterfinal game on Monday in Breckenridge...

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