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As with most things in 2020, the COVID-19 crisis has caused people to focus on the here-and-now, rather than looking forward to later in the year, specifically local elections that will take place in 209 days, on November 3rd. In the City of Pinconning, the positions of Mayor and all six City...
While Americans have a high level of anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic, most are willing to make significant sacrifices and many are optimistic about the future. They also believe that government leaders are taking the appropriate actions, according to a new national Research America, Inc....
Permits for open burning have been suspended across the state. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued the order March 23rd, aimed at further protecting public health and safety. Because firefighters often work closely together on scene and when traveling to and from incident locations, the suspension of burn...
Mary Ledbetter, 76, sister-in-law of longtime Journal publisher Tom Johnson and mother of current publisher Craig Barnt, succumbed to complications of Interstitial Lung Disease on April 6th at her home in Midland. Born January 2, 1944 to the late Joseph A. and Martha E. (Rabe) McComb in Midland,...
The House Finch, originally a western bird, is now a common resident of the Saginaw Bay area. In some places it has displaced he native Purple Finch. In fact, it is easy to confuse the two species. These pleasant “rosy” finches are a common sight at winter backyard bird feeders. They also frequent...
Visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/home_gardening/events for more information on the following events.
• Cabin Fever Conversations - April 10th at 10 a.m. (online). Lively gardening conversations with passionate experts to keep your mind engaged while staying inside. Held Fridays at 10 a.m.
• Pruning...
As the coronavirus pandemic threatens public health and the U.S. economy, more people are working from home on a regular basis. The move follows social distancing guidelines as an attempt to slow the outbreak, but keeping scattered workforces connected and productive can be challenging for managers...
In normal times, the McLean Nature Preserve would be planning their spring programs, but, like many others, the COVID-19 pandemic is making a delay necessary. Nature, on the other hand, is on a normal (or slightly early) schedule. We would like to occasionally share with you photos which reflect...
With children being home for the coming weeks, it is important to keep their minds active. Below are some resources with activities that various organizations have created for parents and kids to try at home.
• https://stemecosystems.org/covid19-resource-library/
It’s times like this when the power...
Need a refresher on the U.S. Census? Here are some key points:
•Everyone counts. The U.S. Census counts every person living in the United States once every 10 years.
•Your privacy is protected. Information collected through the census is 100% confidential and will not be shared with anyone.
•The...