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GREAT CATCH!
Department of Natural Resources firefighter trainee Craig Kelly (left) and Fire Officer Randy Hartman mop up a 1.5-acre wildfire east of Pioneer Rd. in South Branch Township Aug. 17. More...
How low will it go?
Lakes' levels fall as area endures 'mild drought'
By Tom Hamp

The weather records this summer are telling the story and the proof is in levels of Roscommon County's three lakes. Houghton Lake's water level has dropped almost an inch a week since July 9th, and Lake St. Helen isn't far behind. But, spring fed Higgins Lake is holding its own fairly well. More...

Assistant principal promoted
Erickson to lead RHS
By Glenn Schicker

Cathy Erickson is the new principal of Roscommon High School. The Gerrish-Higgins School District Board of Education appointed Erickson, who has been assistant principal since 1999, in a 5-2 vote Aug. 15. A motion to offer her a two-year contract as principal passed unanimously. More...

Long Point bear unwelcome visitor

A black bear has been visiting the residents of Long Point Drive recently, rummaging through bird feeders and damaging property. Ruth Fruehauf of the Association to Rescue Kritters (A.R.K. More...

New road commissioners to be appointed next week
By Glenn Schicker

Roscommon County Commissioners are expected to appoint two new members to the county road commission next week. County commissioners have scheduled interviews with 14 applicants for the road commission seats Aug. 31, beginning at 10 a.m. One of the original 15 people seeking appointment, Dan Post, will be out of town on the interview date and withdrew his application. More...

Agreement reached with Houghton Lake support personnel
By Cheryl Holladay

On the heels of reaching an agreement with the teachers' union, the Houghton Lake Board of Education ratified a tentative agreement with the Houghton Lake Education Support Personnel Association Monday for 2007-08 and 2008-09. More...

 News
• article has image ACCESSING THE OUTSIDE
Christine Noonan was able to leave her house for the first time in two years thanks to the work of volunteers who erected a wheelchair ramp at her Clare Road home at Houghton Lake over the weekend. Donated by Dale Richmond of Northern Excapes Realty of Houghton Lake, the ramp was built by L.T. Moore Construction of Houghton Lake, who donated the labor. More...
• Commissioners name Clark new equalization director
• Pedestrian nabbed
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 Court News
• 83RD DISTRICT COURT
Judge Daniel Sutton
Judge Daniel L. Sutton recently arraigned the following in 83rd District Court, where they waived preliminary examination and were bound over to Circuit Court, where they pleaded guilty before Judge Sutton (sitting by assignment as Circuit Court judge) to charges filed against them: More...
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 Sports
• 'Cats drop soccer opener, 2-1
The Houghton Lake varsity soccer squad fell a goal short in its 2007 debut Monday at McBain Northern Michigan Christian. Coach Scott Bockelman said his team was sluggish at the start but was able to keep McBain NMC from scoring until 30 minutes when the 'Cats allowed two goals. More...
• article has image BEATEN TO THE BALL
• HL KART SPEEDWAY
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 Editorial
• Burning banned
The Sleeper Lake wildfire in Luce County, north of Newberry in the Upper Peninsula, has already cost the taxpayers of Michigan $4 million and over 18,200 acres of forest land, almost the size of Houghton Lake. The origin of the fire is believed to have been from a lightning strike. More...
• Not to complain
• MAKE IT PLAIN
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 Letters to the Editor
• Sen. McManus supports bills that would close Nokomis
As a former member of the Citizens Advisory Committee at Nokomis Challenge Center at Houghton Lake, I was shocked when I heard rumors that the center might close. I was also concerned because I am a member of several community groups which have benefited from the work that the juveniles do in our community. More...
• Hopes board will void evaluation
• Library cuts opposed
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 Outdoors
• article has image St. Helen fishing tournament a 'good day on the water'
It started out a little chilly early Saturday morning at the boat launch on Lake St Helen. However, it did not cast a chill on those who were all fired up to get on the water. It was the third annual fishing tournament presented by St. Helen Power Sports. More...
• article has image CANAL BASS
• Youth archery tournament scheduled for Saturday
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 Religion & Family
• article has image Rase, Rootes wed at fairgrounds
Tera Rase, daughter of Rory and Darlene Rase of St. Helen, and Jason Rootes, son of Sidney and Ardith Rootes of Whittemore, were united in marriage June 30, 2007, at the Ogemaw County Fairgrounds Chapel. The parents of the bride gave her in marriage in the double ring ceremony, officiated by Magistrate Amy Schmitt. Guitarist Gerome McLaren provided music. More...
• article has image Black, Mikedis plan October wedding
• article has image Hartwells to wed in September
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 Happenings
• article has image Traveling circus is 'self-contained little city'
The Kelly Miller Bros. Circus rolled into town Friday morning and drew an early crowd ready to watch the raising of the big top. Viola, an Asian elephant, assisted circus workers in raising the 160 by 160-foot tent. More...
• article has image TOP TASTE IN COUNTY
• Aug. 29 session to explore cable broadcasts of community events
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 Education
• Collins, middle school registration begins Aug. 23
Collins Elementary and Houghton Lake Middle School will register new students Aug. 23-24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration will also be held the following week, Aug. 27-28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The elementary school houses preschool through third grade and the middle school school grades four through seven. More...
• Peter Tomasek named Samsung American Legion scholarship finalist
• G-H lunches to cost nickel more
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