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It may have been years or even decades since you thought about how much you earned at your first job. Did you know that you can find out how much you made that first year? Or any year you worked? Your earnings history is a record of your progress toward your future Social Security benefits. We...
This year, October 12th is National Savings Day. This day serves as an important reminder to plan for your financial future.
Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. We have online tools to help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your...
Did you know that certain life changes can affect your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments? Sometimes your circumstances may change after you apply for or begin to receive SSI. When that happens, it’s important for you to tell us about these changes. This will ensure that you receive the...
Are you concerned about protecting your older relatives and friends from elder abuse? The pandemic highlighted the disproportionate impact of tragedy on underserved communities, including older adults, who face high rates of elder abuse, fraud, and nursing homes deaths.
It’s important to remember...
The Common Yellowthroat is often seen in Michigan because, unlike most warblers that prefer the woods, it nests in brushy areas along marshes and ponds and in ditches with cattails, places that host dragonflies, beetles, and other insect food. In our area, usually only one brood per year is reared...
On September 22, 2022, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard a presentation by representatives of The Legacy Center in Midland. Kristi Kline, who directs the literacy program, and Mark Miller, who directs the math program, addressed the club on programs directed by a staff...
5 Years Ago (September 2017)
The 2017 Pinconning High School Homecoming Queen Candidates included: Noelle Augustyniak, Darcee Mayer, Amber Lavrack, Marissa Lupcke, Layna Oliphant, and Aletta Samborn. Homecoming Court Class Representatives included: Freshmen, Alayna Bernreuter & Katie Dafoe;...
The Bay-Arenac Woodworking Club will be having its next meeting at the Pinconning Township Building, 1751 East Cody-Estey Road, starting at 7:00 PM, on October 12, 2022. It is anticipated that subsequent meetings will occur on the second Wednesday of each month, except for December, when no...
Thursday, September 29th,
• Rotary Club, Regular Meeting at CJ’s, Noon.
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.,...
Rep. Annette Glenn’s plan to help Michigan’s cottage food industry continues to make significant progress in the state Legislature.
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved Glenn’s legislation this week, sending it to the Senate floor for further consideration. The bills were approved by the...