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.
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Program rewards Higgins residents for being better stewards of lake
      As recreation and development increase on and around Higgins Lake for the summer season, the Higgins Lake Foundation and Huron Pines Resource Conservation and Development Council have formed a partnership to continue the effort to increase the water quality of the lake.
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Comedian David Graham headlines at Long Branch
      The Long Branch Saloon, Houghton Lake, announced a change in its line-up for July 11 show after the Resorter printed section C of the newspaper. The headliner listed on page C4 has been replaced with David Graham. On the comedy trail for 13 years, Graham was nervous his first time on stage. It was an open-mic night that also happened to be a contest.
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Roscommon goes 2-0 against Houghton Lake, Huron Central
      The Roscommon team won back-to-back games in Little League Majors All-Star action this week at Metro Park, Roscommon. On Sunday, Roscommon defeated Houghton Lake, 19-1. Hunter Mires pitched two shutout innings and was the winning pitcher. He was backed up by solid one-inning performances by Trace Hill (0 runs allowed) and Tony Mayball (1 run allowed).
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Some sports funds in budget
By Cheryl Holladay
      The Houghton Lake Board of Education gave some financial help to the Houghton Lake Bobcat Boosters June 28 when it approved the 2007-08 budget. The budget calls for $50,000 for sports, partially alleviating the future work of the boosters club which has fund-raised the entire athletic budget for the past three years.
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Teachers questioned on absences
      Superintendent Pete Injasoulian interviewed 26 teachers regarding the May 3 absences; 24 were notified of the filing of a strike notice with the MERC. The following are some of the questions asked of teachers: "Were you absent from work on May 3, 2007?
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House passes road end bill
      For the first time in history, a bill regulating inland lake road ends has been adopted by a chamber of the Michigan Legislature. The House of Representatives June 27 passed House Bill 4463 on a vote of 61-48 and its companion House Bill 4464 on a vote of 62-47.
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ONE LESS FRIENDFirst of 'Wally's friends' caught
      "Wally the Walleye" lost a friend recently when Robert Woodbury of St. Helen caught the first tagged fish in the county-wide fishing contest. Caught in Lake St. Helen and turned in at Blue Gills Bait & Tackle June 30, the bluegill will give Woodbury a chance at $25,000.
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YO YO CHAMP
     Juggler and yo yo expert Zeemo (left) wows a crowd of participants during the Houghton Lake Public Library's second annual Reading Jamboree June 29. The Jamboree kicked off the library's summer reading program "Get a Clue @ Your Library," and also included many readingrelated games and activities. The summer reading program includes weekly events for youth from 3- to 18-years-old. Everyone is welcome to take part in the program anytime until its Grand Finale on Aug. 2. Contact the Houghton Lake Public Library at 366-9230. (Photo by Thomas Reznich)
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Land advises trailer owners on safe trips
      With temperatures on the rise, many Michigan residents are packing up their campers or preparing their boats for a road trip to a favorite summer cabin or campsite. But before heading out of town for a weekend getaway, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land reminds people to make sure their trailers are towed safely.
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ON THE MOVE
      Roscommon County Prosecutor's Office employees Linda Remsing and Carole Ostling place files in the vault of the new courts complex at the county building in Roscommon. County officials expect the $5.1 million, 38,243- square foot complex to be in service in mid-July. It will house Circuit, District and Probate Courtrooms and court-related offices.
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MDOT releases long-range plan
      The Michigan Department of Transportation recently announced the release of the state's 2005-2030 long-range transportation plan. Two years in the making, the plan is based on an unprecedented amount of public input and guidance from Michigan business, government and customer stakeholders.
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Call 8-1-1 before you dig
      Now that summer is in full swing, Consumers Energy is asking parents to remind children that one activity they should avoid during outside play is removing staking flags from the ground. The flags are placed there by utilities to mark the approximate location of their underground facilities so that digging projects can safely proceed.
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Nearly 1,200 drivers stung in belt campaign
      Law enforcement officers in northern Michigan issued nearly 1,200 safety belt citations during the recent "Buckle Up or Pay Up, Click it or Ticket" enforcement period. Officers set up safety belt enforcement zones between May 21 and June 3 to cite motorists who were not properly buckled.
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