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We have had almost one year in the covid pandemic. I hope that although it has been difficult that you have had some time to reconnect with your family and loved ones. I hope that you have reached out to others and tried to connect in some way. I hope that you have grown to be a little more patient...
Large flocks of small black and white birds, called Snow Buntings, swarm over local fields each winter. They begin their migration from the Arctic to Michigan in the fall, some remaining here through the winter feeding on seeds in open fields, and taking in small grains of sand and gravel along...
On January 21, 2021, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard a presentation by Elan Nichols, a staff attorney specializing in fair housing issues with Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, on free services provided to residents with incomes less than 125% of the poverty level....
Snow, rain and ice make the winter months a risky time for motorists to be behind the wheel. According to data from the Michigan State Police, last year two out of three (67%) traffic crashes that occurred during inclement weather were on snowy, slushy or icy pavement.
With this in mind, Michigan...
5 Years Ago (January 2016)
The Pinconning school board approved the employment of Dave LeVasseur as the new Spartan football coach at its meeting Monday. “LeVasseur has led several successful football programs, most recently Oscoda’s,” Athletic Director Duane VanDrese said.
The Spartan girls...
Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, today was appointed to lead an important panel of the Michigan House Appropriations Committee focused on energy, the Great Lakes and the environment.
“This is a leadership role that will help me continue the fight to improve Michigan’s future,” Glenn said. “I will...
(NAPSI)—You may know regular exercise and physical activity enhance your physical health and emotional well-being, boost your energy level and quality of life, but recent developments in fitness may shake things up.
What’s New
With more people now working from home or juggling the multiple...
These days, people are navigating unprecedented times that have them rethinking how they live and work. While big shifts to normal, daily habits can be unsettling, this also provides an opportunity to start new routines and make positive changes.
Many are spending more time at home, so adding...
As greater importance is placed on building strong immune systems these days, nutrients such as vitamin C are gaining in popularity. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, fruits and vegetables are the best source of vitamin C. Getting your vitamin C from food helps the body absorb the...