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On April 15, 2021, Tim Stein addressed the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish on conservation services provided to local farmers. Tim is a graduate of Standish-Sterling High School and Michigan State University and is County Executive Director of the USDA Farm Services Agency for Arenac,...
Saving for retirement can be difficult in the best of times but even harder during the pandemic and challenging economy. One thing that can make it easier is the Saver’s Credit, a tax credit made available by the IRS to eligible taxpayers. The Saver’s Credit could reduce your federal income taxes...
5 Years Ago (April 2016)
Visual Fine Arts students from Mrs. Bridget Holmes’ studio art class: Claire Dillingham, Trisha Wendling, Kendra Sylvester, Grace Linzner, Clara Salisbury, Abbey Sequin, Marisa Dake, and Brian Coyer, along with students from Mr. Matt Coughlin’s industrial technology class:...
Working from home during the pandemic has forced managers to reimagine the office space requirements and reorganize for the transition to an increasingly digital environment.
Gone are the days of the big filing cabinets filled with papers that can easily be stored online as digital documents. Many...
Whether changing the oil, replacing the wiper blades or checking the tires, finding the time to perform simple preventative vehicle maintenance is money in the bank.
According to research conducted by automotive market research firm IMR Inc., one out of three consumers who put off routine vehicle...
Automotive window films, or tint, offer a variety of benefits, such as reduced exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays, a cooler interior by rejecting up to 55 percent of the sun’s heat, reduced glare and more safety for the occupants.
Window films may hold glass fragments together that can result...
I have a friend that is really struggling with a health issue. He is a good man that is constantly helping others and a devout Christian, always gives to the church and others. He has prayed and asked for healing many times and little has changed. He asked, “ Why is God not doing something for me...
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’ve been firing up my grill but I need some new and tasty recipes.
Steve from Lake City...
Question: Can I refuse to give my Social Security number to a private business?
Answer: Yes, you can refuse to disclose your Social Security number, and you should be careful about giving out your number. But, be aware, the person requesting your number can refuse services if you don’t give it....
Tax season is approaching, and replacing your annual Benefit Statement has never been easier. The Benefit Statement, also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S, is a tax form we mail each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you...