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The City of Pinconning is continuing to follow Governor Whitmer’s closure orders until at least May 5th. The April 20th City Council Meeting has been canceled, and preparations are being made to hold an audio-only meeting in May should the prohibition on meetings still be in place. The City will...
(Republic Services Press Release) Republic Services provides an essential service, and like other essential services, it’s our duty to serve the public, especially in times like these. We continue to monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation to make sure we’re doing the right thing for the...
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 202 days, on November 3rd. In the City of Pinconning, the positions of Mayor and all six City...
Julie (Matijega) Michalski was named a recipient of a Burton Award for distinguished legal writing. An awards ceremony honoring the authors will take place in June at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Michalski is being recognized for her note in the Michigan Technology Law Review titled...
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We're in the midst of a global pandemic, but its impact on America’s communities is local.
First responders are our neighbors helping our neighbors, rushing to addresses just down the street and taking the sick to the nearby hospital. The workers on the front line of this...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – As coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues its spread across the globe, Versiti, a national leader in blood health innovation, has begun collecting plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to help treat those diagnosed with the virus.
This blood-related treatment, approved by the...
Nikki MacKenzie, my second cousin, who is from Pinconning, was born with transposition D of the great arteries. Eventually the condition caused issues with her heart and affected one of her kidneys. In the Spring of 2016, she was put on dialysis but her survival would require a heart and kidney...
A hug when they enter or leave the Club. A high-five when transfer from area to area or even a gentle pat on the back for a job well done; little things that we may have taken for granted!
The Corona Virus (COVID-19) is presenting new and unique challenges. We are navigating uncharted waters with...
Bay County Mosquito Control (BCMC) is beginning its 2020 Aerial Larviciding Treatment the week of April 13th, concentrating efforts on flooded woodlots throughout Bay County. This important aerial treatment is considered a critical operation in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order for...
Our Food Pantry is continuing to help the community with food distribution during the COVID-19 crisis. Cookie Burmgarner reported that we were able to assist 305 families and 819 individuals during the month of March. During our last food distribution event on Friday, April 10th, we were able to...