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Did you know, you can do much of your business online with Social Security? This means no need to call or visit a local Social Security office. You can take your time completing our online applications and even save your progress to return to later.
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Although it is the most widespread heron in the world, the Black-crowned Night-Heron is common in just a few locations in Michigan, particularly along the Saginaw Bay. The Night-Heron is so named because of its habit of hunting for prey after most other shorebirds have turned in for the night. Its...
Always a hit with the crowd, “We’re Not Jimmy” will be returning to the Pinconning Bandshell on August 9, 2022. Last week the concert focused on The Beatles and this week in celebration of the Pinconning Sesquicentennial, the band will bring us into the next decade featuring rock ‘n roll from the...
They say old habits die hard, but for a lot of people the last two years have proven otherwise. The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a seismic shift in the way people view physical and mental health—and lately, many have had a chance to reflect on old habits and routines.
If you’re looking to improve your...
They say old habits die hard, but for a lot of people the last two years have proven otherwise. The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a seismic shift in the way people view physical and mental health—and lately, many have had a chance to reflect on old habits and routines.
If you’re looking to improve your...
(NAPSI)—It’s estimated that a family of four spends, on average, $1,500 a year on food that goes uneaten—but you can help save food and money and improve your kids’ health.
As kids go back to school, these six easy tips can help you reduce food waste in your child’s packed lunch.
Lunch Packing...
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...
Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
Dear Lynn,
I love Creole food but don’t have any recipes so I can try making my own. Please ask if...
I had this question asked of me over the weekend and it made me stop and think. How many times per day do you pray/talk to God on average? How many times a day do you check Facebook, TikTok or your favorite social media site? How many times a day do you check your account balance at the bank? How...