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July 26, 2007  RSS feed


Midnight Mania
Final volume in Harry Potter series gets readers' attentions
Before Harry Potter's existence it would be tough to convince me that 300 people in this town would line up - at midnight, no less - for the release of something as old-fashioned as a book. More...
Crash injures teen
Prosecutor reviewing case

Michigan State Police at Houghton Lake are investigating an accident involving a personal watercraft (PWC) which critically injured a youth on Higgins Lake July 21. More...

Five on board
3-2 vote adds two seats to road commission
By Glenn Schicker

The Roscommon County Road Commission will expand from three to five members, Roscommon County Commissioners decided in a 3-2 vote Wednesday. County commissioners will appoint two new road commissioners who will serve until 2009. More...

Last minute switch sets HL school board
By Cheryl Holladay

In a last minute trade-off Monday, the Houghton Lake Board of Education gained the new secretary it failed to elect at its July 16 meeting while also gaining a new treasurer. Board members who were nominated for the secretary position July 16 had declined, and member Bill Burger had been absent. More...

LEARNING THE GAME

(Left to right) Quarterbacks Jared Dull, 11, and John Pinch, 10, (behind Dull), listen to Houghton Lake Varsity Football Coach Floyd Carter as he gives them tips on properly handing off the ball to running backs Michael Ignat, 10, and Brendon Hans, 11, More...

 News
• Recreational boating has never been safer
Contrary to what you may be hearing from U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials lately, recreational boating has never been safer. According to the latest available statistics for 2004, more people died in bathtubs and swimming pools (847) than in recreational boats (676). Operating a boat is far safer than riding a bicycle, motorcycle or offroad vehicle. More...
• Two arrested for resisting police
• Theft of flowers leads to arrest
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 Court News
• 34TH CIRCUIT COURT
Judge Michael Baumgartner
Judge Michael Baumgartner heard these cases in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, July 17 and 20: Derek C. Antcliff, 18, Houghton Lake, stood mute on a probation violation charge, and a hearing was set for Aug. 2. Larry E. More...
• 83RD DISTRICT COURT
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 Sports
• 60th Au Sable Marathon starts Saturday
The Weyerhaeuser AuSable River Canoe Marathon celebrates its 60th anniversary Saturday with a record field of 77 teams. Touted as the "Longest, Richest and Toughest Canoe Race in North America," the event involves competitors who paddle an average of 50 strokes per minute to finish the grueling race. More...
• article has image Family ties helps Hans & Feet go undefeated so far
• article has image KARATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS
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 Business
• Consumers offers summer tips for outdoor activity
With summer in full swing, Consumers Energy reminds parents and youngsters to be aware of overhead and underground electric facilities when participating in outdoor activities. The utility offers four basic tips for safe outdoor activity. More...
• article has image Scripters closing up shop after 23 years in St. Helen
• Consumers Energy Foundation awards grant to Little League
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 Editorial
• In Our Opinion
Fred Trost
Former television host of "Michigan Outdoors" and later the "Practical Sportsman" Fred Trost died last week in a Lansing hospital of a rare lung disease at the age of 61. When Trost was hosting "Michigan Outdoors" for public television he held several outdoor shows at Houghton Lake High School. More...
• MAKE IT PLAIN
• IT HAPPENED THIS WEEK
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 Letters to the Editor
• DNR should cinch its financial belt
Lansing's cadre of state government insiders refuses to understand that citizens of Michigan are fed up with funding state bureaucracies that squander their taxpayer dollars and user fees on bloated wages for duplicative or unneeded activities. More...
• Arizona city allows ORV, ATV use
• Neighbor's behavior disrupted tour
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 Outdoors
• Hunter education class starts Friday
Openings are still available for hunter education classes at the Houghton Lake Sportsmen's Club. The classes will be held July 27-28 and Aug. 3-4 with classes on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants must take classes both weekends to complete the course. More...
• article has image Houghton Lake shooters finish fourth in championship event
• article has image Summer resident produces awareness TV spots
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 Religion & Family
• article has image Starke, Mitchell to marry
Emily Beth Starke and Jamos E. Mitchell are engaged to be married. A Sept. 8, 2007, wedding is planned at Weko Beach House, Bridgman. The bride-elect is the daughter of June Palm Starke of Prudenville and St. Petersburg, FL, and Jeff and Barbara Starke of Coloma. She is a Spring Arbor University graduate and works as the associate director of admissions there. More...
• article has image Harings celebrate 60 years
• Pastor Duane Vander Klok to speak at Church of God
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 Happenings
• article has image Wonderful!
Benefit show attracts over 180 vehicles
Beautiful weather and beautiful cars were the order for the day Saturday at the third annual Special Olympics Car Show at the Houghton Lake Eagles. Following a Friday night cruise where over 60 cars participated and a "great time" was had, Saturday's show attracted over 180 cars, organizer Bruno Bucci said. The event raised over $7,600 for Area 4 Special Olympics. More...
• article has image Reedsburg memories treasured by soldier
• article has image Wrinkles smoothed out at Mountain Rock
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 Education
• article has image New MMCC leader 'excited about the opportunities'
A few weeks into her new position as president of Mid Michigan Community College, Carol Churchill has already reached some conclusions. "The people here are truly committed to the students they serve," Churchill said. More...
• Kirtland offers paramedic program
• article has image Markey Women award scholarships
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