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ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission towers and lines in Michigan from approximately May 17 – June 17, weather permitting. The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system that is operated by ITC’s Michigan...
Kami Munley of Pinconning, MI, was one of 27 students from around the world who received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on March 19, 2021. The graduates participated in the college’s 138th Commencement Program in December 2020 and...
Gavin Bodrie, KIRSTEN WELLNITZ, OF THE BAY CITY NOON OPTIMIST CLUB, and Mia Manszewski (l to r) pose during recognition by the Bay City Noon Optimist Club. Gavin and Mia hold certificates of recognition from the Club.                                                                                                                                        --Courtesy Photos
In recognition of Youth Appreciation Day, a proclamation by City of Bay City Mayor, Kathleen I. Newsham proclaiming April 26, 2021 as Youth Appreciation Day, two Pinconning students, Middle School student Gavin Bodrie and High School student Mia Manszewski were recognized. The proclamation reads...
Owen Rifenbark receives his St. Michael’s Unsund Hero Award presented by Principal Ashley Kanuszewski.                                                             --Courtesy Photo
In a special presentation recently, 8th Grader, Owen Rifenbark, received the Unsung Hero Award for St. Michael School in honor of Youth Appreciation Week 2021. Owen was chosen to receive the award by the staff at St. Michael School for his faith and academic excellence. He is a positive role model...
Mrs. Gehlmann-teacher, avery laczko, kasen wendel, wyatt shafer, (l to r) Standish-Sterling MS Patriots Pen award winners.  				               --Courtesy Photo
Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars premier scholarship program.Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in a Patriotic theme contest. This year’s teme was, “Is this the country the founders envisioned?” The program provides...
Dan Murawski
On Friday, a notice was posted for a Special Pinconning City Council Meeting on Monday afternoon. Jason Smith, who had accepted the position of City Manager, declined to sign the contract he had negotiated with Mayor Vern Little. Mayor Little subsequently offered the position to Dan Murawski, who...
The Pinconning Bandshell , seen above with a crowd of community members enjoying an event, is one of the local projects being supported by the Give Local Bay event on May 4th. Projects supported on this date will have donations matched dollar for dollar. See article below.                    		                  --Courtesy Photo
Two Pinconning nonprofits, the Pinconning Bandshell and the Friends of the Pinconning Community Center, are asking for your help with a 24-hour fundraising event on Tuesday, May 4th. Your gift will be matched by dollars from an incentive pool and be eligible to help these organizations win extra...
The Pinconning Area Schools Board held their second April meeting on Monday evening. Board Vice-President Nicole Jones was absent. After the opening of the meeting, Superintendent Mike Vieau began his communication with the Board. When the district switched to remote instruction for the Middle...
St. John’s Preschool students  ride the track in the church parking lot during the St. Judes Trike-a-Thon last Thursday. The kids all received a new bike helmet, wrist, elbow and knee pads. Many area agencies were there to teach bike safety while having a fun time that day. 			               --Journal Photo
Our third St. Jude Trike-A-Thon was a HUGE success! The children of the preschool and their families collected pledges for the cause, and 100% of the funds raised will go to St. Jude’s to help the families there to never have to see a single bill. People will still be able to donate to the cause on...
On April 22, 2021, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard a presentation by Pinconning native Ken Carstens on the archaeological history of the Pinconning region. With the Pinconning sesquicentennial coming up in 2022, Ken offered a perspective on the region’s history during...

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