60 years ago: Aug. 12, 1966(Photo) A new industry for the Pine River area is in the National Wood Products Company, operated by Mel Johnson and Ford Rowell, both well-known business men. (Photo) This fine looking structure gracing the Pine River business community is the new home of Don D. Lundrigan Law Firm and the dental offices of Dr. Gerald Fields. ADVERTISEMENT40 years ago: Aug. 14, 1986(Headline) Mark Edwards to swim for spinal cord societyMark Edwards will attempt to swim from the dam in Pine River to Norway Lake and back on Friday beginning at noon. Newspaper Archives FAQ Travel back into history and read stories written about your community's past. Remember to pick up a printed copy of The PineandLakes Echo Journal — on newsstands Wednesdays and read the Echo Journal online daily e-edition and website.