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Tom Rezmer from the Sunrise Side Antique Tractor Club and from Pinconning Central Elementary, School Social Worker, Emily Bosworth. -- Courtesy Photo

Sunrise Side Antique Tractor Club Donation

Recently Pinconning Central Elementary recently received a $500.00 donation from the Sunrise Side Antique Tractor Club to be used towards items that will assist in keeping students warm this winter. It is through the generosity demonstrated by the members of the Sunrise Side Antique Tractor Club...

SQUATCH, JR, the Northwoods Kids Club mascot was introduced at last Saturday’s event. --Journal Photo by Rachel Floyd

Northwoods Kids Club Kickoff

LOCAL POLITICIANS and AT&T PIONEERS met at the Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District to provide backpacks and school supplies to local Superintendents for their students. --Courtesy Photo

Rep. Beson Delivers Backpacks and School Supplies to Bay-Arenac ISD Students

THE 2022 PHS HOMECOMING QUEEN AND HER COURT were crowned at half-time of Friday’s Varsity Football game. Queen Dailyn Bayne (center) is flanked by First Runner-Up Jasmine Johnson (right) and Second Runner-Up KacieRae Krevinghaus (left). --Journal Photo

Spartan Royalty

Veteran’s Night at Friday’s Pinny Football Game The Pinconning Spartan Athletic Booster Club has arranged to honor our nation’s veterans at Friday’s Varsity Football Game against Beaverton. All Veterans will be admitted free if in uniform or by showing ID with proof of service. The Pinconning...

LINWOOD ELEMENTARY is excited to welcome Mrs. Gwisdala as the new principal. Mrs. Gwisdala has extensive experience as an educator and with curriculum and instruction. Superintendent Andy Kowalczyk said, “The Pinconning Area School District is happy to have Mrs. Gwisdala leading our present and future Linwood elementary students and staff.” --Courtesy Photo

New Linwood Principal

City Council Hears from Fire Chief

The Pinconning City Council held their scheduled September meeting on Monday afternoon. Prior to the Regular Meeting, the Council held the first reading of Ordinance 412, a new ordinance for enforcement of Civil Infractions. This will allow the City to enforce fines without having to take a...

Northwoods Hosts Free Book Signing For Author Johnathan Rand

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 11-2 pm, Northwoods Wholesale Outlet, located at 229 W. 5th Street, Pinconning, Michigan will host Michigan based Children’s Author, Johnathan Rand, for a fun and free book signing event. Johnathan Rand, best known for his book series including Michigan...

Fall Lamp Post Decorating Contest

The Pinconning Linwood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Fall Lamp Post Decorating Contest to beautify Pinconning streets. The contest is opened to all organizations, clubs, businesses, and individuals. You will need to provide all of the decorations but, there is no fee to register and you could...

Dr. William Koelsch Passed Away

Dr. William Koelsch, a long time resident and local veterinarian passed away July 18, 2022, in Sebring, Florida. He served on local, state, and national veterinary associations, and was awarded the Humanitarian Award from the Bay County Humane Society. Dr. Koelsch served on the Pinconning School...

Ascension Recognizes Extraordinary Nurse

Ascension Standish Hospital recently honored Monica Whitman with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. The award recognizes the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care that she provides to patients and families every day. Whitman works in the critical care unit at Ascension Standish...