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July 5, 2007  RSS feed


It continues
Holiday festivities stretch on
After one weekend of fun, Independance Day festivities continue through this weekend as parades, festivals and more fireworks are on on tap. LYON TOWNSHIP PARADE The first of two Fourth of July parades in Roscommon County was scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday in Lyon Township. More...
WHAT A BLAST!

The crowd is wowed at Richfield Township Park in St. Helen Sunday night during the first of three Independence Day fireworks displays in Roscommon County. Richfield Township Police Chief Brad Bannon estimated that around 5,000 turned out for the colorful show. More...

Strike?
State to rule on absences
By Cheryl Holladay

There was little reaction by Houghton Lake Community Schools teachers Thursday as the Board of Education decided to take several in their ranks to task for not showing up for work May 3. More...

Bluegill Fest ready to roll

On the heels of the Fourth, the 58th annual St. Helen Bluegill Festival will get into full swing today (Thursday) with a kids' parade at 5:30 p.m. and continue through Sunday. The festival fishing contest and medallion hunt began June 30. Anglers may register their catches at Bluegill's Bait & Tackle or Malcolm's Tackle Box in St. Helen. More...

'Mr. Chevy'
By Cheryl Holladay

When Independence Day rolls around each July, thoughts go to backyard barbecues, pick-up baseball games and swimming holes. But, probably more than anything, thoughts turn to being American. More...

Award-winning apple pie
By Glenn Schicker

Perhaps the original All-American icon, apple pie, is a specialty of Roscommon resident Lucille Eisbrenner. More...

CATCH IT WHILE IT LASTS

Catcher Jason Hancock, 10, looks up from his position behind the plate before the start of a Houghton Lake Little League game at Graham Fields recently. Jason and his major league teammates on the Houghton Lake Resorter team were full of enthusiasm and battled hard, but eventually fell to Nielsen and Sons Masonry 14-11. (Photo by Thomas Reznich) More...

READY TO ROCK

Jimmy Garrett of the Houghton Lake Resorter team adjusts his batting gloves before going to the plate against Nielsen and Sons Mansonry June 26. All-Star players from both the major and minor league divisions will participate in season-end tournaments this week and next. (Photo by Thomas Reznich) More...

 News
• Estimate says Houghton Lake area lags in population growth
The population of the Houghton Lake area declined slightly between 2000 and 2006, while the rest of the county is gaining residents, according to the latest estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates released last week show the total population of the four townships surrounding Houghton Lake at 13,663 on July 1, 2006, down 1. More...
• article has image Program rewards Higgins residents for being better stewards of lake
• Comedian David Graham headlines at Long Branch
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 Court News
• 83RD DISTRICT COURT
Six people demanded preliminary examination in 83rd District Court, Roscommon, this week on drug charges. Teddy T. Russell, 20, Mt. Clemens, is charged by the Strike Team Investigative Narcotics Group with delivery or manufacture of less than 50 grams of cocaine. Sarah I. More...
• School burglary suspects face additional charges
• Todd pleads guilty in robbery, assault case
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 Sports
• Firehouse offense sizzles
Firehouse only needed four atbats to score 17 runs against Northshore Lounge in Houghton Lake Men's Slo-pitch Softball League action July 2. Northshore only managed to scatter two runs in the 15-run loss. More...
• article has image Shenanigan's crushes Spikehorn
• article has image WHOPPER WALLEYE
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 Business
• article has image ICE CREAM OASIS
The Ice Cream Oasis at 4807 East Houghton Lake Dr. on Houghton Lake's North Shore offers soft serve and hand dipped icecream including specialty sundaes and gelato, along with pizza, hotdogs and more. The business also runs a vintage 1969 Good Humor truck selling Good Humor products which is available for events. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 10 a. More...
• Home builders group grows membership by nearly 600
• article has image BACK IN BUSINESS
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 Editorial
• MAKE IT PLAIN
The U.S. Senate's rejection of President Bush's immigration bill last week shows why the approval rating of Congress is even lower than that of the unpopular president. Not knowing what to do about the festering problem of illegal immigration, the senators decided to do nothing. More...
• Your taxes raised!
• Swift justice
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 Letters to the Editor
• Legislature has made budget cuts
After hearing about the State's large budget deficit, many area residents have called my office to ask what I and the other lawmakers in Lansing are doing to reign in the State's financial problems and improve our economy. During these tough economic times, lawmakers have to make difficult choices about where to invest public dollars. More...
• Road board restored faith in democracy
• Assuptions don't help find addresses
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 Outdoors
• article has image Flat-Out Beautiful
enthusiasts as the site of one of the most visible heron rookeries in the state. The 30-plus, treetop nests are only a few hundred feet off the US-127 roadway. Thousands of individuals stop to observe this amazing site each season. After leaf-out, the nests are more difficult to see, but the herons make quite a racket that is easily heard. More...
• article has image A LITTLE
• Entries reach record level, one month before canoe marathon
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 Health
• Safety tips can keep the sparkle during July 4th celebrations
With the Fourth of July upon us, many people have begun to plan their day filled with parade watching, family cookouts and one of our nation's favorite traditions: fireworks. However, fireworks can turn a joyful celebration into a dangerous situation if used or viewed inappropriately. More...
• Beach water quality info available to swimmers
• article has image RELAY KEYCHAIN MAKERS
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 Religion & Family
• article has image Szewczyk, McDowell to wed
Debra Ann Szewczyk and Brad McDowell announce their engagement to be married. Daughter of Ronald and Sally Szewczyk of Prudenville and son of Larry and Nancy McDowell of Chanhassen, MN, the couple plan a Sept. 8, 2007, wedding at St. Olaf Catholic Church in Minneapolis, MN. More...
• article has image SURPRISE FOR GÉ
• St. John plans July Bible School
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 Happenings
• article has image Exploring Insects
For over seven years, the Park Explorer program at the South Higgins Lake State Park has enriched the experience of being outdoors for many park visitors. More...
• article has image Wednesday night car show
• article has image Barb Costello is first woman to lead Roscommon Rotary
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 Education
• article has image Art club, Home Depot team up to create garden spot for King
The residents of King Nursing Centre, Houghton Lake, will soon dine in a garden atmosphere, thanks a group of Houghton Lake High School art club students and help from Home Depot. Working with King and Home Depot, about 10 art club members have been painting a bright wall mural in the dining room that features garden and water elements. More...
• article has image PRESCHOOL GRADUATES
• Meyer twins earn United States National Award
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