County softball players dominate D-4 first team all-state list
Meyers named all-state pitcher again; smashes several records by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor Ashley Meyers capped an amazing softball career at Posen High School as a first team all-state pitcher for the second straight year and finished with some records that rank among the best to play the game. She also was a Division 4 candidate for ...
Huron softball claims its first state title
For the last couple of decades, Presque Isle County baseball and softball teams have advance to the MHSAA state finals. Some have played in semifinal games and others made it all the way to title games. None had ever won it all until Saturday, when the 2014 Huron softball team, the team that believed in each other and had each other’s backs, w...
One step away from elusive softball title
Somehow Kayla Fleury eluded the tag at third base on this play. by Peter Jakey—Managing Editor A couple of five-run inning rallies and crisp defense propelled the Huron softball team to the Division 4 state title game. The Lady Hurons (33-6) defeated Fowler 11-1 in five innings in Friday’s state semifinal and now are matched up with the ...
County considers CodeRED emergency system
by Peter Jakey-Managing Editor Members of the Presque Isle County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation regarding an early warning notification program called CodeRED. It’s a new technology to notify residents of emergencies, while freeing up emergency personnel to handle other critical t...
State Rep. Pettalia updates county on state budget news
by Angie Asam-Staff Writer State representative Peter Pettalia of the 106th district appeared at the Presque Isle County Board of Commissioners last Wednesda...
Council passes measure limiting fireworks in city
by Angie Asam – Staff Writer At a workshop meeting prior to Tuesday evenings City Council meeting members of the public came forward to voice their op...
Seven contestants for Miss Rogers City–preview
A preview of the July 18 Advance, since the portraits, taken by Advance publisher Richard Lamb, have already been posted online, shows the seven contestants ...
Mid-summer traffic counts begin at 3rd and Erie
Staff from the Michigan Department of Transportation was at the intersection of Third and Erie Wednesday, setting up hose counters in all directions. The age...
Onaway hosts fireworks, Fourth of July parade
by Peter Jakey-Managing Editor Independence Day means fireworks, barbecues, beaches, picnics and other Fourth of July events that make this summer holiday a ...
City to pursue default judgment, at no cost
by Peter Jakey-Managing Editor There was discussion at the July 7 meeting of the Onaway City Commission regarding the most prudent steps needed to collect a default judgment from the wastewater treatment plant engineer, Wilcox Professional Services. The city filed lawsuits against the contractors involved in the construction of the plant when 9,...
Onaway hosts fireworks, Fourth of July parade
by Peter Jakey-Managing Editor Independence Day means fireworks, barbecues, beaches, picnics and other Fourth of July events that make this summer holiday a favorite among Americans. TOM MORAN leans against a section of his annual Fourth of July parade entry. Work started earlier this year and remains under wraps until Friday. It could set a Gui...
‘Training for the industry’ Welding school ready for students
by Peter Jakey-Managing Editor The Industrial Arts Institute officially opened its doors to the public for the first time May 29 to show area residents the progress that’s been made toward opening a welding school in Onaway. All seems in place for the inaugural classes, which begin Aug. 4 at the former Art Van/Brewbaker building. COLE POSTHUMU...
Marine division expanding, two ocean barges to be built
Moran Iron Works (MIW) was recently awarded a contract to build two ocean going deck barges for Durocher Marine, a division of Kokosing Construction Co., based in Cheboygan. TWO OCEAN-going barges will be fabricated at MIW’s Onaway facility and launched at the Port of Calcite. MIW owner/founder Tom Moran wants 30 percent of his business...
by Peter Jakey-Managing Editor The community gathered Monday morning on the lawn of the Onaway courthouse for the annual Memorial Day service. THE VFW conducted its annual service at the memorial in commemoration of Memorial Day. (Photos by Peter Jakey) Tributes were paid with songs, music and words to those who have fallen in defense of ...
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