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BILLY MACK AND THE JUKE JOINT JOHNNIES (left), openers for the 32nd Annual, 2nd Sunday Concert Series at the Northeast Art Center.--Courtesy Photo

Concert Season Kicks Off

The Northeast Michigan Arts Council is pleased to present Billy Mack and the Juke Joint Johnnies to open its 32nd annual 2nd Sunday Concert Series on Sunday, October 8th at 2 p.m. at its Northeast Art Center (located at the corner of Grove Road and US-23 in Standish). This lively 6-member band is...

Rep. Hoadley works to protect State Interests

State Rep. Mike Hoadley, of Au Gres, is part of a new legislative package protecting the state from potentially harmful foreign adversaries. The new plans would prevent foreign entities of concern from collecting sensitive information by blocking prohibited apps on government devices, stop...

THIS HARVEST THEMED POLE, in front of the Pinconning Branch Library shows no indication of who did the decorating. --Journal Photo

Fall Decorating Underway

LILLY BARK Pinconning Boys and Girls Club September Member of the Month for 2023. --Courtesy Photo

September 2023 Member of the Month

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region would like to announce Lilly Bark as the September 2023 Member of the Month for the Pinconning Unit. Lilly is 11 years old and attends Pinconning Middle School. She is inspired to become a Band Director and study music at SVSU. Lilly is quite...

League Bowling Results

Monday Night Country Ladies 09/25/2023 Commercial Forms INC 12 A Little Bit Off . . . . . . . 12 Gamblers . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Country Gals . . . . . . . . 8 Tipsy Turkeys . . . . . . . . 8 A Katered Affair by Karen 7 Just Sayin . . . . . . . . . . 4 Silver Belles . . . . . . . . . . 4 Katie...

Haunted Forest and Moonlight Run/Walk

Pinconning Camp Fish Tales is hosting a Haunted Forest • Friday, October 13th; 7:00 - 10:00 pm • Saturday, October 14th; 7:00 - 10:00 pm • Sunday, October 15th; 7:00 - 8:30 pm • Friday, October 20th; 7:00 - 10:00 pm • Saturday, October 21st; 8:30 - 10:00 pm • Sunday, October 22nd; 7:00 - 8:30 pm...

DURING THE RECENT PINCONNING TOWNSHIP MEETING, Rose Pomaville (left) presented her son, Township Supervisor Paul Pomaville (right), with a gavel, made by Paul’s brother, and used by his father Lawrence during the nearly 30 years he served as Fraser Township Supervisor. Lawrence’s father, also named Lawrence, had previously also held the position of Fraser Township Supervisor, making Paul the third generation of the family to represent their communities in Northern Bay County. --Courtesy Photo

A Family Tradition of Community Service

NBA Board Seemingly Apathetic about Poor Financial Report

The Northern Bay Ambulance Board held their September meeting last Thursday afternoon in front of a large crowd at Pinconning City Hall. The meeting was mostly routine business except for the financial report which was concerning to the audience but seemingly not to the Board. The Treasurer’s...

Pinconning Food Pantry News

We were able to distribute food to 288 families last Friday with the help of 35 volunteers. Bless them all for their dedication to continue this ministry each month. Our next food giveaway will be October 20th. Line up at the Schafer Chevrolet parking lot - Pinconning School District: R-Z 9:30 am,...

PFFD Annual Raffle Fundraiser

Pinconning Fraser Fire Department Association is having their Annual Gun Raffle on Tuesday, October 3rd from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Pinconning-Fraser Fire Department (PFFD), Station 15 (1751 E. Cody Estey Rd.). Prizes include: Grand Prize - Springfield Hellcat 9mm Pistol 2nd Prize - Ruger...