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‘Yearbook Reflections’ opens Thursday at theater
by Richard Lamb — Advance Editor An entertaining production is planned at the Rogers City Community Theatre (RCCT) production of “Yearbook Reflections.” Theresa Gibson, a veteran of several...
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Ten years later: Mystery persists of Lake Huron tragedy
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor Ten years after Lana Stempien’s body was found on the shores of Hammond Bay, her family has not given up searching for answers as to what happened to her on Lake Huron,...
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Pettalia: ‘DHHS not moving out of county or Rogers City’
by Angie Asam–Staff Writer The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is not moving out of Presque Isle County or Rogers City according to a report state Rep. Peter Pettalia gave to the...
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Homecoming events planned in Millersburg
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor The annual Millersburg Homecoming celebration remains alive and well with Labor Day weekend events planned. The homecoming is a longtime staple in the village, going back...
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Steiger replaced as civil counsel for county board
by Angie Asam–Staff Writer One of two additions to the agenda at Friday’s Presque Isle County Board of Commissioners’ meeting was for the board to name civil counsel. By a 4-1 vote, with commissioner...
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Save-A-Lot to open in Mariners’ Mall
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor A Save-A-Lot grocery store is expected to open around Feb. 1 in the Mariners’ Mall in Rogers City. Freeman Family Enterprises of Gaylord, which owns and operates 23...
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Accident on US-23 North claims life
OFFICERS FROM the Presque Isle County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident along North U.S.-23 Wednesday just after 9 a.m. in Rogers Township. According to a press release from sheriff...
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Beloved former teacher and author named as victim in crash
The victim of Wednesday morning’s tragic traffic crash has been identified as James Lee Hopp, 66 of Rogers City. Hopp, the driver of a vehicle traveling on US-23 near 40-Mile Point collided with a...
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Millersburg resident says her courageous fight is fueled by her children and...
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor It’s a fight one in eight women face in this country. About 12 percent of women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. There is no sure...
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New home for DHHS selected in Rogers City
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in Presque Isle County will soon be moving into a new home. According to a MDHHS press release, the new location will be 164 N. Fourth...
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Posen to interview superintendent candidates
by Peter Jakey—Managing Editor The superintendent search in Posen will pick up some steam next week. The district’s executive committee has narrowed a field of 19 applicants to seven for public...
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RCHS alumni argues case before Supreme Court
Rogers City High School can boast some pretty famous alumni. There is Pulitzer Prize winner Patricia O’Toole, a 1964 grad. Mark Smolinski is a 1957 graduate, who went on to win a Super Bowl with the...
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Nagy comments on resignation as coach
Tim Nagy (middle at right) with the 2015 RCHS varsity football team. (Photo by Richard Lamb) As reported in the Sept. 24, 2015 issue of the Advance, Rogers City High School (RCHS) varsity football...
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Murder trial begins for Richard Strzelecki
by Angie Asam–Staff Writer The trial in the case of the people of the state of Michigan v. Richard Strzelecki began yesterday (Sept. 29) with jury selection at Belknap Township Hall. The Honorable...
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Final arguments to be given Wednesday in double-murder trial
by Angie Asam–Staff Writer Final arguments were set to be delivered Wednesday afternoon in the case of the people of the state of Michigan v. Richard Strzelecki. The case began Monday after jury...
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Strzelecki found guilty, but mentally ill on all six counts
Wednesday evening (Sept. 30) a 12-member jury found Richard Strzelecki, 64, of Posen guilty but mentally ill on six counts related to the Jan. 15 murder of Henry and Eugene Hincka. Testimony in the...
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Jurors given four options before finding Strzelecki ‘guilty, but mentally ill’
Richard Strzelecki (at left) stands to hear the verdict of the jury. Jurors found Richard Strzelecki, 64, of Posen guilty but mentally ill on six counts Wednesday evening in 53rd Circuit Court in...
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Carmeuse has new drill in operation this week
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor Carmeuse Lime & Stone was putting a new rotary blasthole-drilling rig into operation this week at the Calcite Plant. Made in the USA, more specifically at the...
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Historic Douglas fir marked for removal as precaution
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor It is not the first time members of St. John Lutheran Church have debated the future of a tree on the grounds of the church. A large Douglas fir, quite possibly the...
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Posen High School going wild with homecoming safari theme
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor Posen High School (PHS) is the first of the three county schools to take part in homecoming activities this fall. PHS’ pep club organized several spirit week activities,...
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