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Rising from the ashes: 10 years ago Advance and Big D’s destroyed by fire
The scene at 7:15 a.m. Feb. 12 2006 It is hard to imagine that 10 years have gone by since our fire Feb. 12, 2006. I will always remember the brave firefighters who tried their best to save our...
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Idalski steps down after 24 years on Posen chamber board
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor The man with the jovial demeanor, booming voice and calming influence retired earlier this month from his long run as Posen Chamber of Commerce president. Randy Idalski...
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County board re-appoints Larson to mental health board
by Richard Lamb–Advance Editor The Presque Isle County Board of Commissioners re-appointed Terry Larson, of Rogers City to a three-year term on the board of directors for the Northeast Michigan...
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Regional wrestling set for Rogers City
Zeke Nave looks to the official after pinning an opponent in the individual regionals Saturday at Rogers City. (Photo by Richard Lamb) Rogers City is hosting a Division 4 individual regional...
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Late-February storm hits the county
Business owners and government workers had a lot of snow to remove before opening for business Thursday. (Photo by Richard Lamb) A steady wind combined with heavy snowfall to close all area schools....
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Winter weather brings poor driving conditions
Conditions may have contributed to a few accidents on county roads Monday. Complete white out, is how sheriff’s department describes conditions on M-68 near former Radio Tavern. M-68 west of Rogers...
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Anchor grocery store opens in Mariner’s Mall
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor Less than three months since reconstruction work started, the Rogers City Save-A-Lot opened its doors to the public Saturday at the Mariners’ Mall. There will be a soft...
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District play continues in Rogers City; JV squad to play for host Hurons
POSEN SOPHOMORE Cami LaTulip had an open lane to the basket and scored eight of Posen’s 12 points in the first quarter. (Photo by Peter Jakey) Nobody could have predicted the result of the Class D...
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Snowmobile show revs up this weekend
The 12th annual Rogers City Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show & Vintage Ride are set for Friday and Saturday at the Knights of Columbus (K of C) Hall in Rogers City. It’s the ideal location for...
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Plunging into Lake Huron
Teachers Tonya Langlois and Jennifer Voigt, in capes and tutus, get set to take a plunge in Lake Huron. (Image by Mindy Bruning and Riconda Lamb) Teachers Jennifer Voigt and Tonya Langlois rewarded...
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Cards take on Hillman in district championship
Onaway moves on to the district finals, after an 80-17 win over Vanderbilt. Standout guard Joe Sigsby (at right) drains a 3-pointer in the semifinal game. At left Alex Hincka moved into sixth place on...
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Cards wreck Tigers’ pursuit of perfection; claim district title
by Richard Lamb—Advance Editor Onaway stunned previously undefeated Hillman with a 58-57 win Friday in Wolverine to win the district title. The game would come down to the last possession, as each team...
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Ride continues; on to the quarterfinals for the Cards
by Richard Lamb—Advance Editor Going where no Onaway team has gone before, the Onaway Cardinals boys’ basketball team is heading to the Class D quarterfinals. The Cards will face Powers North Central,...
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Many show support for reinstatement of wrestling coach Pat Lamb
by Peter Jakey—Managing Editor The high school library was filled to capacity Monday night as supporters of fired Rogers City High School wrestling coach Pat Lamb were in attendance to speak and...
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Blizzard hits on first week of spring
An early-spring blizzard closed schools and canceled many events in the county. (Photo by Richard Lamb) Just when you thought spring might be here–wham–pow! Here comes another blast of winter. The area...
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Onaway names honor grads for Class of 2016
Onaway High School (OHS) named its honor students for the Class of 2016. Valedictorian Thomas Anglin, salutatorian Eleana Domke and honor student Isaac “Zeke” Nave lead 17 honor students. Anglin...
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Posen’s super thief, Jenna Hincka, is first-team all-state
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor Only 10 players make the Associated Press’ first-team all-state list each season in Class D. With more than 1,700 players in “D,” it’s not easy to do. Posen senior Jenna...
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Community benefit planned for Sunday
Show your support for Mike Marx, a great community leader and great guy who is recovering in Saginaw from a stroke suffered on Palm Sunday. He has done so much for so many over the years. Come out and...
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Board offers contract to O’Bryant as part-time superintendent
David O’Bryant by Angie Asam–Staff Writer Rogers City Area Schools may have a part-time superintendent. David O’Bryant, current high school principal and athletic director will be negotiating a...
View ArticleMaria Antonia (Brivitello) Hilla
Maria Antonia (Brivitello) Hilla was born July 30, 1926 in Taranto, Italy and passed away peacefully April 2, 2016 at her home in Tallahassee, Florida. Maria is survived by her daughter, Rosemary C....
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