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Cooler weather has not stopped natures cycles. Flowers continue to bloom, as shown by daffodils and hyacinths near one of our ponds and bloodroot, a native wildflower, in our wooded areas. Shad, also known as juneberry or serviceberry, is a common tree in our area that is currently in bloom. Its...
As part of an initiative to protect public health and improve quality of life for Bay County residents, Bay County Mosquito Control (BCMC) began conducting its 2021 spring aerial treatment to control mosquito larvae in flooded woodlots, this week. Aerial treatment has taken place for over thirty...
Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will be hosting a blood drive at Pinconning Knights of Columbus on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 1:30 to 6:30 pm at the K of C Hall Club Room, North side of the building at 326 Water St. in Pinconning.
Blood is extremely important. We currently have less than a day...
Rep. Annette Glenn, R-Midland, will host local office hours on Friday, April 30.
Two events are scheduled:
• 11 a.m. to noon at the Midland Business Alliance, located at 300 Rodd Street #101 in Midland.
• 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Pinconning City Hall, located at 208 S. Manitou St. in Pinconning.
Glenn’s...
The following letter was delivered to the Governor, legislative leadership and the House and Senate Appropriations Committee chairs and vice chairs, as well as leaders of the state’s largest municipalities.
Dear Governor Whitmer:
For the last two decades, Michigan has struggled to regain its...
The past year has shown us how critically important community leaders, programs and services are in helping to support Michigan residents. The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Robert R. Robinson Scholarship offers financial assistance to today’s students who are aspiring to future leadership...
The Pinconning Area Emergency Food Distribution will be on Friday, March 26th at the Pinconning Wesleyan Church lot, 800 Horn Street. However, you must first line up in the Schafer’s Chevrolet GATED parking lot, there will be people there to tell you where to line up and when to go to the church...
Presidents List
There were more than 600 students from Saginaw Valley State University whose determination and commitment to academic excellence earned them a spot on the Fall 2020 semester President’s List.
To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and...
Winter Reading Program,
January 6 - February 27
Smitten with Books-Children’s Program: Grade 6 & under. Winter is a great time to read! Pick up a log at your branch and return it for a chance to win a $25 movie theater gift card.
Teen Program-Grades 6-12 & Adult Program. Read or listen for...
The Gypsy Moth Suppression Program will conduct its 2020 fall egg mass monitoring to determine what areas of Bay County will need treatment to control growing Gypsy Moth populations. Over the next few months, program staff will visit several wooded areas throughout Bay County to count the tan to...