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 ...
Victoria Bullock is Miss Rogers City, 2014
Miss Rogers City, 2014 Victoria Bullock is flanked by second runner-up Madeleine Steiger (left) and first runner-up Jacqueline Hart. (Photo by Richard Lamb) The first event of the 2014 Nautical City Festival is in the books as a new Miss Rogers City was crowned. Victoria Bullock is Miss Rogers Ci...
Navy vet remembers his part in first moon landing mission
NAVY VETERAN Mark E. Baller was on the aircraft carrier USS Hornet when Apollo 11 landed in the Pacific Ocean. It took place 45 years ago today. (Photo by Pe...
Miss Rogers City to be crowned Friday
CONTESTANTS FOR the title of Miss Rogers City are (front from left) Victoria Bullock, Alysse Hempel, Erin Herrington, (back) Jacquelyn Hart, Emily Kasuba, Ja...
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...
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...
New garbage collection company approved
by Angie Asam-Staff Writer After spending the last few months attempting to work with trash hauler Triple D Disposal the City of Onaway terminated its relationship with the company last Thursday at the end of the business day. Triple D Disposal failed to return a signed contract and proof of insurance to the city. With that information known, Re...
Onaway’s brand was here all along
by Peter Jakey-Managing Editor It was not difficult to find a brand to distinguish Onaway from other northern Michigan communities. MARILYN KAPP Moran came up with these cartoons, featuring Onaway’s brand, that easily could be used as I-75 billboards. (Courtesy of Moran Iron Works) It’s been here for about 90 years and harkens back to a time...
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...
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