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Sure sign of spring: arrival of first boat at Calcite
THE PHILIP R. Clarke arrived at the Port of Calcite Saturday around noon, and after a few delays, pushed off for Gary, Indiana around 3 p.m. Sunday. Along with a power outage that lasted a couple of...
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Tower woman has spent a life rescuing animals
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor For a couple of decades, Joan Moran’s house on Tower Pond has not only been home sweet home for the 74-year-old, but it’s become a safe haven for man’s best friend. At...
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Board to negotiate contract with O’Bryant as part time superintendent
by Angie Asam–Staff Writer David O’Bryant may soon be the new part-time superintendent for Rogers City Area Schools (RCAS). O’Bryant currently serves as the secondary principal and athletic director...
View ArticleNational Day of Prayer gathering at the courthouse
Everyone is invited to attend a National Day of Prayer community gathering next Thursday, May 5, sponsored and supported by several area churches. The NDP Task Force (www.nationaldayofprayer.org) has...
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Lore museum honors crew of Cedarville
The front page of the Advance told of the tragic story of the sinking. by Angie Asam–Staff Writer With a heavy load of limestone from the Calcite Quarry 51 years ago the Cedarville was bound for Gary,...
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Play opens Friday at Rogers City Theater
The classic musical “My Fair Lady” is set to open at the Rogers City Theater Friday, bringing familiar songs to the stage. The live production of the Rogers City Community Theatre features some of the...
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Loverly musical set to open in Rogers City
by Richard Lamb—Advance Editor Wouldn’t be loverly to see a wonderful musical this weekend? The songs will make you want to dance all night, as you become accustom to being entertained by a talented...
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Girls on the run
Girls on the run event Saturday in Rogers City drew hundreds of runners on a gorgeous May day. Shared are a few photo highlights from the event. … Read Full Story
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Class of 2016 Onaway High graduates Sunday
ONAWAY HIGH School’s highest ranking students from the Class of 2016 will lead the entire senior class into the gym Sunday at 2 p.m. Pictured from left are honor student Isaac Nave, valedictorian...
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St. John celebrates 100 years of Lutheran school education
by Richard Lamb–Advance Editor A celebration of one hundred years of St. John Lutheran School drew an overflow crowd to the school auditorium Sunday. The school began in 1916 with the hiring of its...
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RC softball advances to regionals for fifth straight year
Coach Karl Grambau’s Huron softball team claimed its fifth straight district title with wins over Hillman, 12-2 and Onaway 9f1. They move on to the Lake Leelanau St. Mary’s regional Saturday at 12:30...
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Heroes honored and remembered in Rogers City
A color guard led the processional into Memorial Park Cemetery to honor the dead on Memorial Day. (Photo by Angie Asam) by Angie Asam–Staff Writer With a small change in the parade route the Rogers...
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Remembering lost Vietnam soldiers
(From the May 26, 2016 edition of the Presque Isle County Advance) by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor Memorial Day is a time to honor men and women who died in the wars. John Veihl and David Bruning are...
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Softball team seeks regional title Saturday
For the fifth-straight year, coach Karl Grambau will lead his softball team into the regional round. The hot-hitting Hurons defeated Hillman 12-2 and Onaway 9-1 to earn the right to play Frankfort in...
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Rogers City moves to quarterfinals
Sarah Meredith celebrates Hannah Fleming’s home which provided the winning margin in the 6-4 win over Mio. On the strength of two complete games by freshman Jayna Hance and key hits by Ally Streich and...
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Summer festival planned for St. Dominic
St. Dominic Parish in Metz will be the site of a summer festival Sunday. The smell of barbequed chicken will be in the air as St. Dominic Parish in Metz celebrates the arrival of summer. The...
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Summer’s arrival brings great weather
HERE COMES THE sun to welcome people to the beach at Lakeside Park in Rogers City. Summer has finally arrived to the delight of visitors to the area and those who braved the long winter months. Many...
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Fourth of July weekend activities abound
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor The stage is being set in Onaway for the “Greatest Fourth in the North.” The annual celebration in the Sturgeon Capital is the town’s biggest event of the year with a...
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40 years later: Band ambassadors march in Bicentennial
It was a great day in the history of the Rogers City High School band program, and it happened 40 years ago while the country was in the midst of its bicentennial. The country was celebrating its 200th...
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Band ambassadors remember Bicentennial trip to DC
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor It was a great day in the history of the Rogers City High School band program, and it happened 40 years ago while the country was in the midst of its bicentennial. The...
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