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There are many swallows that spend their summers in our area, like the large dark Purple Martin, the sleek Barn Swallow with its orange breast and long forked tail, the Tree Swallow with its bluish-green back and pure white breast, the swallow that often nests in bluebird boxes, the Cliff Swallow...
5 Years Ago (August 2015)
• Uncle Tom’s Barbershop, owned by Tom Verellen, opened in Pinconning.
• The Linwood Pickle Festival drew crowds to the parade, ball tournaments, and Pickle Princess Pageant.
10 Years Ago (August 2010)
• Pinconning took a blast back to the sixties after the opening of the...
Did you know that Jesus only complimented two people on the level of their Faith. One was Matthew 15:21. A Canaanite woman, remember the Canaanites were sworn enemies of the Jewish people. She cried out for Jesus the son of God to heal her daughter. She continued to cry out for help and it...
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.
Would you please ask everyone to share their favorite zucchini bread or cake recipes?
Dear Lynn,
I’m...
Invasive species have been in the news a lot lately and some folks may believe this is a recent phenomenon. Actually, importing species (plants and animals) from other parts of the world has been going on for centuries.
Some species have been introduced deliberately, like the Ring-necked Pheasant...
5 Years Ago (August 2015)
• Ricker’s M-13 Market opened on M-13 at Anderson Road, owned by Kevin and Kelly Ricker, featuring fresh meat along with much more.
10 Years Ago (August 2010)
• Magline’s sign came down after the company operated for over 50 years in Pinconning. Magline consolidated its...
This article is titled “ Positively Pinconning” and it is written from my opinion and point of view. I need to share some positive news and not the fear that is shoveled at us each day. Is Covid real, yes. Do we need to take precautions, yes of course. If you are older or at risk should you take...
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.
Would you please ask everyone to share their favorite zucchini bread or cake recipes? - Sharon from...
On July 30, 2020, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish met at the Arenac Community Center in Standish to hear a presentation by club member Diane Morley about herself and her family based on a series of questions provided by club president Jean Saxon. Diane’s program offered an...
5 Years Ago (August 2015)
• Crump Days celebration featured a parade, car show, kids’ games, and fireworks.
10 Years Ago (August 2010)
• Teresa Kusterer defeated Linda Byrne Pignot for the Democratic nomination for Pinconning Township Clerk.
• Pinconning Township received a grant to make water...