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April 1948
The early morning chill of April lingered on the shores of Rogers City, serving as a sharp reminder that despite spring's official...
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Jul 5, 20255 min read


March 1948
The spring of 1948 brought more than just melting snow to Rogers City; it ushered in a renewed sense of hope and vitality for a community...
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Jul 2, 20255 min read


February 1948
The harsh Michigan winter has firmly gripped Calcite, turning the expansive industrial site into a scene of frost-covered steel and...
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Jul 1, 20254 min read


January 1948
On New Year's Eve, in various lively taverns scattered across Rogers City, the atmosphere was thick with excitement and a sense of...
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Jun 30, 20255 min read


December 1947
With the air filled with the rich aroma of pine and a sense of anticipation, Rogers City was enthusiastically preparing for the upcoming...
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Jun 29, 20254 min read


November 1947
It’s that time of year again—the Thanksgiving holiday has arrived, bringing with it the crisp air of late autumn, the vibrant colors of...
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Jun 27, 20253 min read


October 1947
The first thing that caught your attention as you stepped outside was the slight chill in the air, a crisp and invigorating sign of...
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Jun 26, 20253 min read


September 1947
Labor Day signifies the official close of summer and serves as a heartfelt tribute to the hard work and dedication contributed by...
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Jun 25, 20254 min read


August 1947
Business is thriving in downtown Rogers City as the humid August sun heats the pavement of Third Street, which is affectionately known...
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Jun 24, 20254 min read


July 1947
As the warm summer breezes sweep off Lake Huron onto the shores of Rogers City, a picturesque scene unfolds as teenagers prepare for an...
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Jun 23, 20255 min read


June 1947
As the Rogers City High School Band played the familiar and stirring notes of "Pomp and Circumstance," a sense of anticipation filled the...
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Jun 21, 20253 min read


May 1947
What began as mere whispers soon escalated into urgent phone calls and visits to neighbors' yards when the devastating news of...
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Jun 20, 20253 min read


April 1947
Plant operations and navigation from the port of Calcite were temporarily suspended due to the onset of severe and inclement weather...
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Jun 19, 20254 min read


March 1947
Traffic on Third Street has become increasingly congested in recent months, a situation that has been exacerbated by the significant...
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Jun 18, 20253 min read


February 1947
Despite the frigid temperatures that often characterize the winter months, the community has wholeheartedly embraced the season by...
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Jun 17, 20253 min read


January 1947
Rogers City experienced its first significant snowstorm of the year, bringing a remarkable accumulation of 15 to 18 inches of snow over...
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Jun 16, 20253 min read


December 1946
This year promises to be a truly magical white Christmas, as families across the community embrace the simple yet deeply heartfelt...
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Jun 14, 20253 min read


November 1946
The entire slate of Republican candidates achieved an impressive and resounding victory in the November 5th election, as voters in...
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Jun 13, 20253 min read


October 1946
As the community awakens from its October slumber, the air is crisp with a faint scent of burning leaves in the distance, a signature...
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Jun 12, 20253 min read


September 1946
As the school bell chimed melodiously at precisely 8:20 a.m., a wave of local students was observed eagerly entering their classrooms,...
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Jun 12, 20254 min read
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