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5 Years Ago (December 2019) VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Contest Results - Pinconning High School contest winners were Cadon Wiesman and Tyler Brooks; Pinconning Middle School contest winners were Alyssa Bourassa, Coleton Wilczynski, and Madelyn Wood; St. Michael’s School contest...

Holiday Festivities

Santa Train Arrives in Standish

OFFICERS ACCEPT GRANT CHECK: (l-r) Corporal Gregg Nieten (Pinconning Police Department), Tina Bauer (NBCF), Ryan Kowalczyk (NBCF), Mary Idzior (NBCF), Cathy Yaros (NBCF), Andy Kowalczyk (NBCF), Marie Fox (NBCF), Ellen Charlebois (NBCF), Mike Stoner (NBCF), Chief Terry Spencer (PPD). --Courtesy Photo

NBCF Grant Awarded to Pinconning Police Department

The goal of the Northern Bay County Fund (NBCF) is to support the community and awarding grants is central to that goal. This Fall, one of the grants awarded by the NBCF was to the City of Pinconning Policy Department. The funds will be used to purchase new bulletproof ballistic-resistant body...

BUDDY AND FRITZ ARRIVED at the Boys & Girls Club Pinconning Unit recently, not hiding out on a shelf, but climbing on a window. Members of the club will be keeping an eye out for where the move to next... --Courtesy Photo

Boys & Girls Club News

PINCONNING AREA SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Linda Anderson (left) and Mark Coutcher have both served since 2012, and completed their second term of office on Monday evening. The were recognized at the meeting by Superintendent Andy Kowalczyk and other members for their service. Katie and Paul Grzegorczyk will be sworn in at the first January Board meeting as their replacements. --Journal Photos

Two Members Done on PASD Board

The Pinconning Area Schools Board held their lone December meeting on Monday evening before a large crowd. Vice President Gary Yaros was late due to his attending the ISD Board Meeting and arrived a half hour after the meeting began. After the opening of the meeting, the Board asked for...

Holiday Extravaganza

The members of Pinconning High School’s Student Council will once again be sponsoring the Holiday Extravaganza Assembly on Friday, December 20th. A highlight of this annual holiday celebration is the random distribution of gift cards to students attending the assembly. Last year, Student Council...

100 Energy Saving Actions

Michigan’s frigid winter weather is here and with colder temperatures comes an increase in energy consumption. Whatever your cozy is – inside by the fireplace, under a blanket, or with a hot cup of coffee, Consumers Energy is here to help keep you warm! While customers may see a seasonal increase...

Clean Energy Powers 400,000 Homes

Through its own expansion and partnerships with development companies, farmers, and other stakeholders across the state, Consumers Energy announced renewable energy projects in 2024 that will bring 691 megawatts of clean energy and energy storage online in the coming years. The projects include...

November Member of the Month

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region would like to announce Noah Morley as the November 2024 Member of the Month for the Pinconning Club. Noah is 7 years old and attends St. Michael’s School. He is a sharp dressed guy who is polite, modest, and very well-mannered. Noah...