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It may take a little extra time and creativity, but a holiday cookie exchange can be held virtually and it’s worth the effort according to experts.
“There’s a famous quote, ‘If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.’ It’s so true for me as I find great joy in developing easy,...
This fall semester is unlike any experienced in recent history, with some students learning at home, and teachers facing new challenges to keep students engaged.
For this reason, many parents are looking for extra support at home. Luckily, there are fun ways to infuse more learning into daytime...
5 Years Ago (December 2015)
• The Pinconning Area Emergency Food Pantry received donations from Northwoods Wholesale Outlet’s food and toy drive and the Pinconning Goodfellows.
10 Years Ago (December 2010)
• The Pinconning Township Board appointed Luanne Long to the treasurer’s position. The post...
Unfortunately, many Americans will be unable to celebrate the holidays with their extended family and friends in person this year, making it all the more important to boost holiday cheer at home. Here are few festive ideas for getting into the holiday spirit during this socially distant season.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Americans in more ways than one. With the ups and downs the market has experienced since the start of the pandemic, it’s important that working Americans understand their various financial and retirement planning options.
According to a recent survey from the...
Gas prices in Michigan dropped 3 cents compared to a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $2.01 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 7 cents less than this time last month and 49 cents less than this time last year.
Motorists are paying an average of $30 for a full 15-...
Pinconning High School class of 1950 1st row: (top l to r) June A. Bourassa, Wilbert F. Bishop, Rita R. Blondin, Lyle J. Bourassa, Carol L. Foco, George Gromaski, Leota I. Davies, Richard L. Dolney, Dorothy E. Eschenbacher, Edward F. Borowy, June M. Ferguson; 2nd row: Richard J. Butterbach, Regina...
Before and during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, law enforcement officials throughout Michigan are participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. To protect lives there will be increased patrols on roads from December 11, 2020 to January 1, 2021, with zero tolerance for...
AAA Travel expects the vast majority of Americans to stay home this holiday season. Public health concerns and travel guidance are influencing their decisions not to travel over the year-end holidays, a period that typically sees high demand for vacations. While AAA expects at least 34 million...
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 want to bring in the New Year with something delicious and decadent. Please see if...