“I’m bigfoot,” kindergarter Josh Mayes said, while participating in a race against another student with both wearing huge feet attached to handles. More...
Denton Township Firefighter Russell Flicker (on top of canopy) gives Fire Chief Paul Tiepel, Firefighter Josh Sanford and Fire Captain Jim Hoover (on ground left to right) a description of an electri More...
State Police from Post 72, Houghton Lake had to close the southbound lanes of US-127 Tuesday after this semi-tractor trailer, which was hauling lumber, rolled over about a mile south of mile marker 2 More...
Village of Roscommon residents who are caught violating the village’s sewer ordinance by opening their clean out access points to release the build up of groundwater, rain water, snowmelt or “any other substance or liquid that would have More...
The Markey Township Board voted to purchase and install a drinking fountain at the township’s Memorial Park during their regular meeting at the Township Hall June 10. More...
After defeating Long Branch/T&M Services in extra innings, 19-18, on June 6, Andre Tree Service now stands atop the Houghton Lake Women’s Slo-Pitch Softball League’s Upper Division standings with a 5-0 record. More...
Through the sixth week of the season, three teams remain in a first place tie of the Houghton Lake Men’s Slopitch Softball League. 5 Star Detail, Limberlost Lounge and Budweiser stand atop the league with 6-0 records. More...
Despite having one of their higher scores of the season, the Roscommon High School varsity golf team squeaked into the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 State Golf Meet for the second straight season after shooting a 332 at the Reg More...
I just finished reading Mr. Larry Kepler’s letter in last week’s Resorter (“Killing of wolves is ‘barbaric,’” June 6). Wow! Where in the world do guys like him come from? More...
All religions primary purpose is love, compassion, respect, for all. Human kindness is not based on religion, but on warm heartedness, respect, and the well being of others. More...
In response to Avis Allmon’s assertion (Resorter, June 6, “Dems ‘fed up with continual attacks’ on Obama”) that Republicans are distorting the truth in regards to Benghazi (the September attack in Libya that left four Am More...
Prior to starting this year’s AlexW1ns diabetes walk to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Alex Wallison, her family and friends pause for a photo at Lakeview Park, Houghton Lak More...
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of the North will be sponsoring a spaghetti and pizza buffet benefit dinner to help Bob Adams, a Roscommon resident, with medical expenses. More...
St. Helen Fireworks volunteer Phil Lewis loads a bag of cans onto a trailer to be hauled to BS Liquor to be cashed in for their deposit. The St. More...
“Encore” the Afghan hound listens closely as Lucas Haggart, 7, reads from the chapter book “Vacation Under the Volcano” at the Houghton Lake Public Library June 10. More...
St. Helen Fireworks Committee Treasurer Sherrie Kempfer of St. Helen sorted through cans at the annual St. Helen Fireworks Committee can drive which was held in conjunction with the St. More...
Firefighters of the Gerrish Township Fire Department will soon receive a shiny new fire truck. Unlike toy fire trucks, a real fire truck takes a lot of intricate planning, construction and installation of components over the course of several months. More...
Regulating the use of fireworks in light of a relatively new Michigan law allowing consumer fireworks such as Roman candles, bottle rockets and other items that leave the ground drew some fire at a recent Denton Township meeting. More...
Members of the Roscommon Area District Library Board broke ground at the future site of the new Roscommon Area District Library on June 5, signifying the start of construction. More...
The Fourth Annual Higgins Lake Sunrise Run will be held this Saturday at the North and South Higgins Lake State Parks. The event will feature four different races including a half-marathon, a 10K, a 5K and a one-mile Family Fun Run. More...
David Edgar Stensrud, 61, died June 10, 2013, at his Houghton Lake home. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 14, at 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Houghton Lake. The Rev. William C. Winter will officiate. More...
Harold “Hawkeye” K. Engle, 75, Houghton Lake, died June 7, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life service will be held June 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Houghton Lake Eagles. Visitation will occur from 10:30 a.m. More...
With Houghton Lake Community and Roscommon Area Public School students celebrating the end of the school year last week, many thoughts were on the upcoming summer break. A break from early mornings, classrooms and, sadly, books. The summer slide. More...
Last year, on average, Americans spent $715 for Christmas, $152 for Mother’s Day, $145 on Easter, and $126 on Valentine’s Day. Father’s Day, however, averaged only $106. Dads have always gotten a raw deal on their special day. More...
Legislation to encourage owners of the 11 million acres of private forestlands in Michigan to join the state’s Qualified Forest Program for timber harvesting and management was signed into law More...
The search for the State of Michigan Christmas tree is under way. The state is now taking nominations for the 2013 Christmas tree that will ultimately sit on the front lawn of the Capitol this November. More...
The children of Jesse L. Vaughn will host a celebration in honor of his 90th birthday June 15 at the Houghton Lake Eagles, 101 Crestview. The event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. for family and friends. More...
Tom and Bonnie (Lutz) Kniebbe of Prudenville will celebrate 50 years of marriage June 15 at their grandson Kevin’s wedding in Birch Run with family and friends. More...
Samantha Dishroon and Richard Schomer of Roscommon announce the birth of the daughter, Aria Jade. The baby was born May 26, 2013, at Mercy Hospital Grayling. She weighed 8 pounces, 9.6 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long. More...
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