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5 Years Ago (March 2016)
Students of St. Michael School displayed great works of mercy when they visited the Bay City Mission Center on St. Patrick’s Day. The students gathered and donated necessary items to create filled bags for the children that visit the mission center.
10 Years Ago (March 2011...
Your company can get money from a surprising source: the Post Office.
That’s because the U.S. Postal Service now has a program that gives credits to registered businesses that use Click-N-Ship® services. As of August 1, 2020, businesses can earn these credits when they buy Priority Mail® and...
As the world has become increasingly digital, print marketing has kept pace or exceeded performance of online offerings. With fewer printed publications and fewer pages being printed, the value of information in newspapers has increased, due to a greater likelihood of being seen, as people are...
Gas prices in Michigan are down 6 cents compared to a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.75 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 11 cents more than this time last month and 87 cents more than this time last year.
Motorists are paying an average of $41 for a full 15...
Your Social Security Statement tells you how much you or your family can expect to receive in disability, survivors, and retirement benefits. It also provides a record of your earnings history and other valuable information. And now it’s even better!
We’ve added new fact sheets to accompany the...
Today I want to talk about legacy. What will you be remembered for once your time on earth is done? A friend of mine recently passed. Tony Pawelski, he was a past mayor of Pinconning. Now Tony was a guy that got things done. He was loyal, committed and stern when it came to his views and opinions....
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’m looking for recipes for Hot Chicken Salads that would be good for either supper or...
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) tracks trends that may represent global market opportunities for U.S.-grown soy. As evolving consumer priorities elevate health and wellness, soyfoods are currently well-positioned to respond to the changing food preferences and shopping behavior of global...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition, affecting 15% of U.S. adults—an estimated 37 million Americans. Kidney disease can get worse over time and may lead to kidney failure and other serious complications.
Early-stage CKD has few or no symptoms. In fact, many people with CKD don’t...
The Rainbow Bluebirds toured the Pinconning Journal in 1972, getting a first hand look at how the weekly newspaper was put together and printed. They saw the big newspaper press in operation and how the linotype was able to make type. Above they are watching the paper being folded as it enters the...