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Fundraiser for Pinconning Youth League Organization

On Monday, October 10th, 2022, 20% of ALL FOOD SALES all day at CJ’s Sports Grill, will be donated to the Pinconning Youth League Organization. The money being raised will go towards new lights for the main field, new dugouts for the T-Ball field, and new bleachers for all fields.

VOLUNTEERS (left to right) Molly Medenblik, Marianne Essing, Leah Fall, Adrenne Meyer, a volunteer intern from Rep. Kildee’s office (name unknown), and Maggie Herman - Rep. Kildee’s staff. --Courtesy Photo

Making the Cancer Fight a Top Priority from Linwood to D.C.

This month, I had the honor of representing Michigan on Capitol Hill. Along with roughly 600 of my fellow American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers from across the country, I traveled to Washington, D.C., to urge lawmakers to make cancer a national priority. Together, we...

Delta College Spring/Summer 2022 Achievement Lists

Each semester Delta College recognizes students for their high academic achievement. Congratulations to the 2,080 Delta students who earned recognition for outstanding academic achievement during the 2022 spring/summer semester. These students averaged a 3.5 GPA or higher. There are three tier...

Michigan Teen Safe-Driving Program

Students at every Michigan high school have a chance to make a difference in their communities and help their fellow teens become better drivers by participating in this year’s Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD) program. Entering its 12th year, S4SD is a joint effort between the Michigan Office of...

Tom Rezmer from the Sunrise Side Antique Tractor Club and from Pinconning Central Elementary, School Social Worker, Emily Bosworth. -- Courtesy Photo

Sunrise Side Antique Tractor Club Donation

Recently Pinconning Central Elementary recently received a $500.00 donation from the Sunrise Side Antique Tractor Club to be used towards items that will assist in keeping students warm this winter. It is through the generosity demonstrated by the members of the Sunrise Side Antique Tractor Club...

SQUATCH, JR, the Northwoods Kids Club mascot was introduced at last Saturday’s event. --Journal Photo by Rachel Floyd

Northwoods Kids Club Kickoff

LOCAL POLITICIANS and AT&T PIONEERS met at the Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District to provide backpacks and school supplies to local Superintendents for their students. --Courtesy Photo

Rep. Beson Delivers Backpacks and School Supplies to Bay-Arenac ISD Students

THE 2022 PHS HOMECOMING QUEEN AND HER COURT were crowned at half-time of Friday’s Varsity Football game. Queen Dailyn Bayne (center) is flanked by First Runner-Up Jasmine Johnson (right) and Second Runner-Up KacieRae Krevinghaus (left). --Journal Photo

Spartan Royalty

Veteran’s Night at Friday’s Pinny Football Game The Pinconning Spartan Athletic Booster Club has arranged to honor our nation’s veterans at Friday’s Varsity Football Game against Beaverton. All Veterans will be admitted free if in uniform or by showing ID with proof of service. The Pinconning...

LINWOOD ELEMENTARY is excited to welcome Mrs. Gwisdala as the new principal. Mrs. Gwisdala has extensive experience as an educator and with curriculum and instruction. Superintendent Andy Kowalczyk said, “The Pinconning Area School District is happy to have Mrs. Gwisdala leading our present and future Linwood elementary students and staff.” --Courtesy Photo

New Linwood Principal

City Council Hears from Fire Chief

The Pinconning City Council held their scheduled September meeting on Monday afternoon. Prior to the Regular Meeting, the Council held the first reading of Ordinance 412, a new ordinance for enforcement of Civil Infractions. This will allow the City to enforce fines without having to take a...