Columns
5 Years Ago (March 2020)
Vanessa Selle received her award as High School Spartan of the Month for February from Principal Kyle Woodruff. In nominating Vanessa, Mrs. Moore said, “Vanessa is one of those creative, independent workers who is down to earth, fun, bright, and kind. I wish she was in the...
Are you aimlessly living your life today? Just reacting to what is thrown at you today? That is what, I call paying bills until you die.
Do you have a purpose for today, this week, this year, and beyond? In order for us to change our situation we must know what our direction is, we must have a goal...
5 Years Ago (March 2020)
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe is pleased to announce that it has taken ownership of the United Methodist Church at 5450 Sturman Rd. on the Saganing Satellite reservation in Standish, MI. This community church once owned by the Hall family, in 1874 became the house of...
This is the fifth article in a series based on a 4th grade classroom nature festival presentation called “Birds at your winter backyard birdfeeder.” This article discusses the fifth most common bird seen at winter birdfeeders—the White-breasted Nuthatch; 95% of Michigan residents see this little...
Sarah Trumble is a Michigan Native, originally from the Upper Peninsula. Previously in education, she enjoyed teaching international higher education, overseas and in the U.S., but moved back to Michigan during COVID. Sarah and her family have happily settled back in the region, bringing her two...
Dr. Paul Dake semi-retired; moved to the Pinconning area to be near family and began submitting articles for the Journal in 2019. 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...
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 some recipes for wraps. They’re always so good at restaurants that I’d...
I have been encouraging everyone to get involved in their community.
Now is a great time.
Did you know that there has been demonstrations about the toll bridges cost increases in Bay City? Maybe your opinion is needed if you shop in Bay City?
Did you know that a Bay City Council Person proposed,...
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...
5 Years Ago (February 2020)
On February 20th (2020), the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy (SBLC) hosted the Annual Osprey Awards at Saginaw Valley State University’s Curtiss Hall. The event honors individuals, businesses, and organizations that have advanced the cause of conservancy in the region....