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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 love the taste of lemon and am looking for some really good lemon cookie recipes.
Donna...
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...
You may have heard the Parable of Jesus feeding 5,000 people with 5 loaves of bread and two fish in the Bible, John 6: 1-14. Did you know the back story? Jesus had sent the disciples out in pairs to heal the sick and preach the gospel. They had just returned from a long journey and stressful work...
When cars are sold, recalled, stolen or involved in accidents, you may hear references to the VIN; that is, the Vehicle Identification Number. Many data registries use the VIN to record details of the vehicle’s history. Before you buy a used car, do a VIN lookup to get the vehicle history report...
The Saginaw Bay region is home to one of the most reclusive members of the heron family, the American Bittern. With cryptic brown and cream vertical stripes on its neck, it blends in with the cattails in which it hides in marshes. When danger approaches, it freezes with its neck and head pointing...
On July 8, 2021, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard messages from outgoing club president Jean Saxon and incoming club president Nate Pepple. Jean shared information on the club’s activities over the last 12 months. Nate shared his thoughts on the coming year. In spite of...
If you’re like most Americans, you’re eager to get out of the house and out into the world. In fact, according to a recent Harris poll, 77 percent said they plan to take a trip this year.
For more than 10 million people annually, a great place to visit is Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, now celebrating 60...
5 Years Ago (July 2016)
Estey Moose & Bikers Fighting Blindness raise $21,097 for the Foundation Fighting Blindness with tee-shirt sales, cash donations and a meal. Their total raised over the past 8 years is $103,000.
Boys and Girls Clubs have rolled out a new series of science, technology,...
Recent outbreaks of canine parvovirus (parvo) have pet owners and health professionals seeking a safe, effective solution.
The Problem
Parvo is highly contagious, spread by dogs contacting contaminated surfaces or by humans touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the animal. Puppies...
Sunshine and warm weather have many people thinking about new workout options. If you’re ready to kickstart your fitness routine—but want to do so safely—consider these three simple tips:
1.Check in with your gym about its COVID-safe offerings. Many Americans who have been avoiding public places...