New book highlights history of Rogers City
by Richard Lamb–Advance Editor The title of Charlie Bunton’s latest book sells the contents short. Rogers City, A History of the Nautical City Volume Two, is so much more than a local history book. The...
View ArticleOnaway’s ‘Greatest Fourth in the North’ cruises under sunny skies
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor Spectacular summer weather was enjoyed during the 2016 Onaway Fourth of July celebration. A grand fireworks display capped off the weekend’s worth of festivities. Earlier...
View ArticleBoard fails to overturn decision to fire coach
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor One of the most contentious issues to come before the Rogers City Area Schools board of education in recent history came to an end Monday with a 5-1 vote to uphold the...
View ArticleHentkowski sisters win queen and princess titles
by Richard Lamb—Advance Editor Sisters Linnea and Chloe Hentkowski, the daughters of Matthew and Laura Hentkowski, were named queen and junior queen of the Presque Isle County Fair Pageant. Linnea...
View ArticleIncumbent sheriff faces two challengers in primary
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor The race for Presque Isle County sheriff has the attention of the county with four
View ArticleComplaints prompt Onaway commission to consider new fireworks ruling
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor There was some discussion at Monday’s Onaway City Commission meeting to adopt an ordinance to
View ArticleFour to contend for Miss Rogers City July 29
Four contestants for Miss Rogers City and three contestants for Teen Miss Rogers City will take to the stage July
View ArticleConcert brings crowd to Lakeside Park
by Richard Lamb–Advance Editor According to Rogers City Chamber of Commerce executive director Shannon McKinstry, attendance was up from last
View ArticleMiss Rogers City pageant is Friday
THE REIGNING Miss Rogers City and Miss Teen Rogers City will be relinquishing their crowns at Friday’s pageant. At left
View ArticleGoodrich, Radzibon candidates for prosecuting attorney
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor There are two Republican candidates on the ballot in Tuesday’s primary election for Presque Isle County
View Article40th Nautical Festival on tap for Aug. 2-7
(From the Advance’s publication “Summer Fun in Rogers City” published July 28, 2016)
View ArticleLots to see and do in the Nautical City
The 40th Annual Nautical City Festival continues through Sunday in Rogers City. Here are some highlights from the schedule of
View ArticleFatima centennial tour stops in Onaway
by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, traveling worldwide since 1947, is
View ArticleSuspect taken into custody after vehicle crash at festival
by Richard Lamb—Advance Editor A suspect was taken into custody following an incident at the Nautical City Festival shortly after
View ArticleErie, Michigan man lodged in jail after crash
by Richard Lamb–Advance Editor (UPDATED AT NOON THURSDAY: As of this time, the name of the driver of the Ford
View Article‘Miracle’ nobody got hurt or killed by SUV driver
by Richard Lamb–Advance Editor By the grace of God, Rogers City avoided what could have been a horrible tragedy after
View ArticleSuspect to be named in 10-count warrant
by Richard Lamb—Advance Editor The suspect in Wednesday’s high-speed trek down Erie Street in Rogers City, which ended in a
View ArticleMiss Posen pageant set for Friday
With dress rehearsal set for tonight (Thursday), the five contestants for Miss Posen are ready for Friday’s pageant. The new
View ArticleMan arrested for murder after body found near Millersburg
A 55-year-old man is lodged in the Presque Isle County jail after a four-count felony warrant was issued this morning
View ArticleSuspect named in murder
55-year-old Brenton Lee Walker was arraigned in 89th District Court of Presque Isle County Thursday. He is charged with first-degree
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