Columns
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...
I feel so many Christians are not enjoying the full relationship of God. If you have asked Jesus into your heart to forgive your sins that is wonderful news. But the next step is to have a relationship with God. The Bible says many will fall away. This means believing in God is not enough. The...
With many schools starting in September, our online resources for educators are great for teaching people about Social Security! Chances are a student will know someone who receives retirement or disability benefits. Our educator’s toolkit is a great way to introduce our many programs to a new...
Here’s something you should know the next time you’re getting your vehicle ready for a road trip. While you may take steps to prepare for a trip—checking tire pressure and oil levels and filling the tank—there is one step that’s often overlooked: checking your vehicle for open safety recalls....
Although they may not know its name, people who spend a lot of time in the country have probably seen a Northern Harrier, a large raptor formerly called the Marsh Hawk. No other large bird routinely flies so close to the ground while hunting. It is easy to identify harriers as they glide just a few...
On August 11, 2022, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard a presentation by District Governor Debra Kranz concerning her plans for the coming year. The visit was part of her schedule of visits to all 32 Rotary Clubs in the district. She and husband Jim are members of the...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you may be able to take a bite out of all sorts of health risks—if you take care of your oral health.
The Problem
Oral disease—particularly cavities, severe gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancer—can cause pain and infections that may...
5 Years Ago (August 2017)
Kyle Woodruff and Michelle Johnson were introduced to the PASD Board as new staff members at the Monday meeting. Woodruff as the new Academic Intervention/Athletic Director, and Johnson as one of two new Science Teachers.
10 Years Ago (August 2012)
Nicole Fenwick took 1st...
Thursday, August 18th,
• Rotary Club, Regular Meeting at Pinconning County Park, Noon.
Friday, August 19th,
• Food Pantry Food Distribution.
Saturday, August 20th,
• Pinconning Food Pantry Golf Scramble, 8 am Green Hills Golf Course, Fundraiser for Pinconning Area Emergency Food Pantry.
Tuesday,...
The end of summer is traditionally marked by the Labor Day holiday and is a time for friends and families to enjoy pool parties, backyard barbecues and late-summer road trips. Sadly, the Labor Day holiday weekend is also one of the deadliest times of the year in terms of impaired-driving fatalities...




