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Invasive species have been in the news a lot lately and some folks may believe this is a recent phenomenon. Actually, importing species (plants and animals) from other parts of the world has been going on for centuries.
Some species have been introduced deliberately, like the Ring-necked Pheasant...
5 Years Ago (August 2015)
• Ricker’s M-13 Market opened on M-13 at Anderson Road, owned by Kevin and Kelly Ricker, featuring fresh meat along with much more.
10 Years Ago (August 2010)
• Magline’s sign came down after the company operated for over 50 years in Pinconning. Magline consolidated its...
This article is titled “ Positively Pinconning” and it is written from my opinion and point of view. I need to share some positive news and not the fear that is shoveled at us each day. Is Covid real, yes. Do we need to take precautions, yes of course. If you are older or at risk should you take...
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.
Would you please ask everyone to share their favorite zucchini bread or cake recipes? - Sharon from...
On July 30, 2020, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish met at the Arenac Community Center in Standish to hear a presentation by club member Diane Morley about herself and her family based on a series of questions provided by club president Jean Saxon. Diane’s program offered an...
5 Years Ago (August 2015)
• Crump Days celebration featured a parade, car show, kids’ games, and fireworks.
10 Years Ago (August 2010)
• Teresa Kusterer defeated Linda Byrne Pignot for the Democratic nomination for Pinconning Township Clerk.
• Pinconning Township received a grant to make water...
The Class of 1970 will miss their acceptance to the 50+ Year Reunion which is cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns and group restrictions. Class members include (top to bottom, left to right): row 1- Edward Smela. Sherry Windquest, James Duley, Janice Bodrie, Ray Zapoluch, Lisa Gorgal, Robert Philipp...
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 remember my mom and grandma getting together and making jam but I never paid attention...
We have talked about using your gifts to help others or to excel in our life goals. Using our God given talents like singing, dancing, talking, counseling, cooking, nurturing, motivating, teaching, coaching, providing medical care, financial planning, cleaning skills and all the other talents, I...
Gas prices in Michigan are down 2 cents compared to last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average price of $2.13 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 5 cents less than this time last month and about 65 cents less than this time last year.
Motorists are paying an average of $32...