As Earth Day approaches each spring, the folks at the Crawford-Roscommon Conservation District are busy preparing for the district's annual tree sale. More...
The Internet can be a powerful tool children can use for research and homework assignments. It is great for hobbies such as downloading music or creating photographs. More...
Sherry Palm, 83rd District Court Magistrate, assessed fines to the following during the period of Feb. 28 through March 31: Department of Natural Resources Operating an ORV on a public highway or road: Ariel T. Gates, $115; and Daniel D. More...
A Prudenville woman accused of embezzling money from her employer demanded preliminary examination in 83rd District Court, Roscommon, Monday. Terry D. More...
A Roscommon County Sheriff's deputy was slightly injured in a scuffle with an inebriated pedestrian April 10. Deputies patrolling on M-55 in Denton Township at 2:34 a.m. April 10 observed two pedestrians on the bike path near Tractor Supply Co. More...
A 16-year-old Roscommon girl's bicycle was damaged while it was chained outside the Top Notch Teen Center in Roscommon April 13. Roscommon County Sheriff's deputies said the 15-speed mountain bike's tires had been slashed. More...
Five first place finishes equaled a second place trophy for the Roscommon High School boys track team Monday at the Falcon Team Inviational at Ogemaw Heights. More...
Taking advantage of the weather, Arnie Weigel and Jerry Tice got busy in their homemade sugar shack Friday, boiling sap they have been collecting from Tice's maple and red maple trees. More...
A crackling sound resonates as high flames slither across the field. Small trees and bushes are quickly engulfed, providing more fuel for the fire. More...
Michigan's Commissions of Agriculture and Natural Resources have adopted a resolution to take action to prevent a feral swine population from establishing in the state. More...
After being closed during the 2007-08s chool year, New Day Preschool will reopen this fall. In addition,b oard membersh ave added an all-day child care center that begins June 4. More...
Life can be like the weather-- changeable...Some days are sunny, warm and bright...Others may be cloudy, gray and cold...We may be going along quite well, feeling confident that we have weathered the problems that arose and dealt More...
Amanda Howell, daughter of David and Virginia Howell of Prudenville, and Eric Romancky, son of Joseph and Marilyn Romancky of Prudenville, announce their engagement to be married. A May 12, 2007, wedding is planned at Houghton Lake Wesleyan Church. More...
Spring may officially be here, but the time to fertilize your lawn is not. The grass is definitely greening up slowly around Michigan, but be wise to the dangers that come with applying fertilizers too early to your lawn. More...
A disabled Houghton Lake man whose four-wheeler malfunctioned was rescued Monday by officers from the Michigan State Police and the Department of Natural Resources. More...
Fredrick R. Fierke, 66, Houghton Lake, died April 15, 2007, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. A service is planned for April 19, at 1 p.m. at Christler Funeral Home-Prudenville Chapel, with the Rev. Bryan Thompson officiating. More...
Larry M. Muckenthaler, 48, Reno, NV, died April 10, 2007. A service was held at Grace Church, Reno, April 16. Following the service, a reception was held at the church. Burial followed at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery. More...
Long-time Higgins Lake resident Jane T. Glidden, 88, died April 15, 2007, at Woodlawn Meadows, Hastings. Services were held April 17 at Oakwood Cemetery, Lyon Township. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. More...
It is interesting to note that Denton Township and Gerrish Township continue to remove commercial property from the tax rolls, thus taking money from our schools. How can the taxpayers of those townships continue to let this happen? More...
First, I'd like to make a case for my opinion. My opinion is based on years of experience buying and selling. Secondhand shopping is a favorite pastime. More...
Disasters can happen at any time. The potential of severe weather, e-coli outbreaks, pandemic influenza or a hazardous materials accident are just a few of the would-be disasters that have raised concerns among many local residents. More...
Students can learn about healthcare careers this summer during a summer camp at Mercy Hospital Grayling. The hospital is again offering its Summer Healthcare Career camp for students entering fifth through eighth grades next fall. More...
A new Boy Scout troop is forming at Houghton Lake. Intended for boys in fifth through 12th grades (ages 11 to 17), the troop will focus on outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, backpacking and canoeing. More...
A close battle Tuesday night ended with four teams advancing to the Roscommon County Battle of the Books Championship Saturday afternoon against "battlers" from Roscommon. More...
The "Wizards of Words" came out atop the April 14 elimination battle in the 2007 Battle of the Books at Gerrish-Higgins School District Public Library. More...
AU SABLE TOWNSHIP 9181 N. Keno Rd., St. Helen Phone 389-3541 Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon Aluminum and tin, magazines and phone books, corrugated cardboard, clear and brown glass, newspapers (in paper bags), office paper, No. 1 and 2 plastics. More...
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