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In winter, most swans seen on Saginaw Bay are non-migratory Mute Swans, birds that were introduced into North America in the 1800s. Mute Swans are best identified by their bright orange bills.
Occasionally, native swans, like the migratory Tundra Swan [formerly known as Whistling Swan] will...
On January 26, 2023, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard a presentation on the Imagination Library by Mike Vieau, Bay Arenac Intermediate School District Superintendent, and Niki Napolitano, Assistant Director of Early Childhood Programs. The program is managed by the...
Thursday, February 2nd,
• Rotary Club, Social Gathering at CJ’s, 6 pm.
Standing events
Second Monday
• Fraser Township Board Meeting, 7 pm, 1474 N. Mackinaw, Linwood.
• Garfield Township Board Meeting, 6:30 pm, 1138 W. Erickson, Linwood.
• Gibson Township Board Meeting, 7 p.m., 7214 Main St.,...
5 Years Ago (February 2018)
Town & Country Supermarket Ad - Fresh Ground Beef Hamburger 10 lb pkg or more, $1.78/lb; Grade A Fresh Bone-In Split Chicken Breast, $0.88/lb; 4 lb bag of Domino Granulated Sugar, $2.49; Green or Red Seedless Grapes, $1.48/lb.
Pinconning Wrestler, Nathan Childs,...
WERE BOTH very active in this city at one time in the late teens an early twenties. The gent to the left is Dennis McCauley who at one time operated a livery stable and dray service across the street from Brazeau Appliance, and in his later years operated a shoe store in the are just east of the...
January may have been somewhat mild, but there is still plenty of winter weather ahead. When the snow starts falling and temperatures drop, many people stay indoors and are less physically active. This presents unique challenges and potential health risks. Hospitals often see an influx of back...
Research shows that if you’re dreading tax season, you’re not alone.
According to the Pew Research Center, 47% of Americans say they are bothered a lot by the complexity of the federal tax system. Other taxpayers stress out over getting the details right. In a Credello survey, 22% of respondents...
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Dr. Paul Dake is semi-retired; moved to the Pinconning area to be near family and is submitting articles for the Journal. Dr. Dake has an Undergraduate degree in Physiology and M.D. degree, both from Michigan State University, the latter awarded in 1978; immediately thereafter, Family Medicine...
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