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Onaway City Commission discusses agreement with PISD
by Angie Asam-Staff Writer
The Onaway City Commission continues to work on a way to have police coverage in the city after not extending the contract of the city’s lone officer, Jim Gibson, beyond May 1.
City manager Joe Hefele drafted an agreement between the city and the Presque Isle County Sheriff’s Department and the city attorney reviewed the draft.… Read Full Story
Twenty-two graduate from PI Academy
More than 200 people attended graduation ceremonies May 16 at the Millersburg gymnasium for the 22 graduates of Presque Isle Academy.
Academy director Rick Bongard congratulated the graduates on their accomplishments including community projects, charity events and participation in the underwater remote operated vehicle (ROV) competitions.… Read Full Story
Grand opening of Little League season Saturday
Onaway Area Little League has had teams in action for a few weeks but Saturday will mark the grand opening of the season. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with the dedication of field #2 which has seen improvements since last year.… Read Full Story
Canoe races slated for weekend in Tower area
Black River, Kleber Pond and Tower will be buzzing with canoe racers this weekend at the 12th annual Onaway pro races Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
The C-1 race will begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday on the south side of M-68.… Read Full Story
Salt water fish tank approved for school commons
by Peter Jakey-Managing Editor
Onaway High School sophomore Morganne Badgero received permission to place a salt water fish tank in the commons area of the middle/high school.
Badgero appeared at Tuesday’s board of education meeting to make a presentation regarding the request.… Read Full Story
Forest Township public hearing goes well
by Angie Asam
Staff Writer
Forest Township held a public hearing Tuesday evening regarding the establishment of an industrial development district via a request from Moran Iron Works for property located at 6911 Bowen Road, behind the Moran Iron Works facility on M-68.… Read Full Story
New law enforcement agreement guarantees hours, not Gibson’s employment
by Peter Jakey-Managing Editor
Onaway city manager Joe Hefele provided details of a potential agreement with the Presque Isle County Sheriff’s Department (PICSD) regarding law enforcement patrols within the city.
Hefele told the city commission he met with sheriff Bob Paschke and undersheriff Joe Brewbaker May 1 about a scenario whereby the sheriff’s office would guarantee the city 16 hours of nighttime patrol per week at a cost of $25,000 per year.… Read Full Story
Negotiations continue as city moves on without its police department
by Peter Jakey-Managing Editor
While discussions between officials from the city of Onaway and Presque Isle County continue, the city moves on without an on duty police officer.
At the last Onaway City Commission meeting April 22, no action was taken to extend the employment of Onaway Police Department chief Jim Gibson.… Read Full Story
Recall petition language is revised and resubmitted
by Peter Jakey-Managing Editor
The group trying to recall Onaway mayor Gary Wregglesworth and city commissioners Jessie Horrocks and Chuck Abshagen wasted little time in resubmitting petition language after the original petitions were rejected.
New petitions were submitted the next day, with language that led to the Presque Isle County Election Commission’s rejection of the original petitions removed.… Read Full Story
OHS Dram Club presents “The Littlest Amazon”
The Onaway Drama Club will present “The Littlest Amazon,” a one act drama, this weekend, Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Fifteen high school students and 10 middle school students will take the stage for the final play of the 2012 – 2013 school year.… Read Full Story
