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This large carnivore benefits by living near people since it favors wooded areas for nesting surrounded by open fields for hunting. It will sometimes take over a hawk or eagle’s nest and guard it until mating begins in winter. Seated on her nest high in a tree, a female owl must deal with wind and...
5 Years Ago (May 2016)
The Top Ten students for the class of 2016 were: Alexandra Marter-Valedictorian, Hannah Boettcher- Salutatorian, Meredith Grusnick, Danielle Amlotte, Molly Rodda, Kayla Gauthier, Arianna Bishop, Rebeka Greenwood, Zachary Schalk, Trent Ballor.
The old water tower at Tubular...
U.S. farmers rank as the most trusted members of the supply chain when it comes to ensuring its safety, taking the top spot in 78% of consumers responses, according to a consumer survey released by the United Soybean Board.
In addition to food safety, the effort and care taken by U.S. farmers to...
If you have been all closed in the house (as all of us have been), please think about coming out to a family oriented gospel concert Sunday evening May 16, 2021, at 5:45 pm held at In His Presence Church, 4521 Monitor Rd., Bay City, MI 48706, just south of Menard’s and the soccer fields parallel...
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,
I’m looking for a really good and delicious recipe for any kind of Lemon Cake.
Pat from...
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...
May is nearly half over but summer is just around the corner. Because safety is our top priority, Consumers Energy is sharing the following safety tips designed to help Michigan residents prepare for seasonal thunderstorms, celebrate outdoor activities and complete projects safely. We hope you’ll...
According to a recent news release from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), pesticide applicators can now take their certification exams remotely through the Metro Institute. An emergency rule extended pesticide applicator credential whose license expired Dec. 31,...
As more trees blossom on our preserve, the variety of colors increases. The tiny pin cherry flowers are nearly pure white while Sargent crab apples are very dark red. Bumblebees are now active gathering pollen from the blossoms.
Birds offer additional colors to the the spring woods, meadows and...