News
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...
The Pinconning City Council held two meetings in the past week. The first was a quick meeting last Tuesday afternoon, rescheduled from Monday due to a change to an in-person format due to changes in state requirements. Councilwomen Lorcie Ford and Valerie Morris were unable to attend due to...
To help the Hope Lutheran Church Food Pantry help those in need, the Northern Bay County Fund recently awarded a $1,500 grant. More people than ever are facing food insecurities during the pandemic and it is through the efforts of volunteers, donations, and grants that local food pantries can make...
The Pinconning Area Schools Board of Education held their first April Meeting on Monday evening.
In Public Comment on Agenda Items, Parent Lana Bauer thanked the Board for their efforts to keep the schools open and their responses to her questions. She spoke of her concerns with the COVID testing...
In early April, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized today, and FEMA is now moving rapidly...
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 next regular meetings of the Arenac VFW Post #3724 and its Auxiliary will be held on Tuesday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Post Home on M-76 in Standish.
Please try to attend these very important meetings. Election of officers for the 2021/2022 year will be held. Plans will also be discussed...
The Pinconning Area Emergency Food Pantry provided Easter Baskets to 65 children in the Pinconning School District, 35 Easter Baskets to seniors at the Senior Center, and 10 baskets to individuals at the AIS Home for People with Disabilities. This project was coordinated by Judy Fenwick and Cookie...
Pinconning High School Senior Alexandra Rodriguez, daughter of Jose Rodriguez and Danette (Sanak) and Kevin Burns of Kawkawlin, is a great example of how Virtual Learning can benefit some students. Although her Junior year began studying at the Shanghai American School, COVID-19 forced her to...