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PICCOA completes projects; congregate and delivered meals up significantly
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor It’s been a busy year at the senior centers in Posen and Onaway. The taxpayer-supported Presque Isle County Council on Aging (PICCOA) wrapped up two building projects at...
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New ferry, built in Onaway, has maiden voyage
The first ferry ever built in Northern Michigan and the newest addition to the Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry fleet – the $3.8 million, 85-foot “Miss Margy” – carried her first passengers to...
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Waterspout spotted of shores of Lake Huron
A waterspout was spotted in Lake Huron off the shores of Huron Beach Thursday afternoon. (Photo by Heidi Witucki) Weird weather day in Presque Isle County on this Thursday afternoon. The weatherman is...
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Posen board votes to hire new superintendent of schools
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor The search is over in Posen as the board of education unanimously hired Michelle Wesner of Bellevue Community Schools to become its new superintendent. Pending approval...
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RCHS plans homecoming activities
by Angie Asam–Staff Writer Students at Rogers City High School are celebrating spirit week gearing up for homecoming festivities this Friday and Saturday. MEMBERS OF the 2015 Rogers City High School...
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RC board to begin search for superintendent/principal
RC school board president John Krajenta (at left) and interim superintendent Lee Sandy. by Angie Asam–Staff Writer Rogers City Area Schools will soon have a posting ready commencing the search for a...
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‘Leaving Iowa’ comedy presented by Rogers City Community Theatre
Rogers City Community Theatre presents its final production of the 2015 season beginning Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Rogers City Theater. “Leaving Iowa” is a touching and hilarious show about family...
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Vikings advance to round of eight with win.
Posen quarterback Travis Sharpe led the Vikings to a 48-38 win over Pickford to advance to the round of eight in the MHSAA 8-man football playoffs. (Photo by Peter Jakey) Posen moved on to the round of...
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Mild weather embraces area
The county enjoyed another warm day as temperatures reached 70 in some parts of Presque Isle County. Forecasters call for more pleasant weather for the next few days with temperatures in the 60s. A...
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Vikings host Cedarville in playoff football
FOR THE first time in school history, Posen will host back-to-back playoff games with Cedarville in town Friday at 7 p.m. It will be for a regional championship and a berth in the eight-player state...
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‘Leaving Iowa’ brings laughs and tears in family show
Rogers City Community Theatre presents its final production of the 2015 season beginning Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Rogers City Theater. “Leaving Iowa” is a touching and hilarious show about family...
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Hurons top Cards in hard-fought final
Both Rogers City and Onaway fans represented their schools well at the district finals. Here the Huron fans storm the court after Rogers City won the match. (Photos by Richard Lamb) The fans ‘s got...
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Millersburg Honor Flight recipeint hails trip as ‘wonderful experience’
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor Walter Szymoniak was 21-years-old when he joined the Army. The year was 1942. He was working at the Ford Rouge Plant in Dearborn when he enlisted on his birthday....
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Veteran’s honored at ceremony
Veteran’s Day 2015 observed in Rogers City (Photo by Richard Lamb) Rogers City honored those who served their country with a Veteran’s Day observance at the Courthouse Wednesday.… Read Full Story
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Quarterfinal match features RC vs Forest Park
The Huron volleyball team gets set to accept the trophy as regional champs. (Photo by Richard Lamb) The Hurons (31-10-1) play Crystal Falls Forest Park in the Manistique quarterfinal Tuesday. Rogers...
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Optimist Club tree lighting set for 6 p.m. Wednesday
OPTIMIST CLUB member Kevin Wickersham was involved in the setting up of the Christmas trees for the annual tree lighting event at Westminster Park Wednesday at 6 p.m. Here he cuts a little off the...
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Happy Thanksgiving
To give our valued employees an extended holiday, the Advance will be closed until Monday, November 30. We thank our loyal readers and wonderful advertisers for all they do for us all year long. Enjoy...
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Community volunteers give back on Thanksgiving
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor Residents of Lynn Street Manor of Onaway have teamed up with local businesses to provide a better Thanksgiving for those in need this holiday. There are 10 families that...
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Optimist Club tree ceremony kicks off Christmas season
Santa, assisted by Miss Rogers City Heather Hentkowski and court member Salena Hiedemann, get ready to light the Christmas trees in Westminster Park. (Photos by Richard Lamb) With the touch of magic...
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District library has new leader
Amber Clement by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor The Presque Isle District Library (PIDL) has its first full-time library director in 2 ane-half years. Amber Clement took over Tuesday in Rogers City for...
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