YOUNG PATRIOTS (Above) Shelly Stout and her grandaughters, Alyvia, 3, and Kaytlynn, 20 months, all of Houghton Lake, celebrate Memorial Day with red, white and blue. More...
Kaitlin Gorbachow, treasurer of the Roscommon High School Class of 2008, beams as she is greeted by faculty member Tim McClure after receiving her diploma during commencement ceremonies May 22. The class was the 113th to graduate from the school. More...
Last week's story about Lake Township Board candidates contained errors. It should have read: Lake Township Supervisor Barry Poindexter is unopposed to be the Democratic nominee for another term. Keith A. More...
By Russell Kidd Roscommon County MSU Extension Director
From all indications, this spring appears to be developing into a "banner" year for the eastern tent caterpillar insect. A quick survey around Roscommon County reveals many of the telltale webs or "silken tents" created by this insect pest. More...
Roscommon's Olivia Lopez and Megan Barber and Houghton Lake's Rachel Priebe all took home titles at the Sunrise Meet of Champions Tuesday at Roscommon. Lopez won the 100m dash in 13.08 seconds while Barber won the high jump, clearing 5'2". More...
Houghton Lake seniors Carrie Garvin and Jacob Cooley will represent Houghton Lake at the Division 3 State Track meet in Comstock Park Saturday. More...
Is the county in a position to offer a salary increase when the finances of the county and its residents are not as good as they were two small years ago. The voters in the county had some alternate choices running for the offices in the county. More...
The Ausable Free Clinic, Grayling, will receive $22,439 to support operations and supply free medications to patients. "This is good," Ausable Free Clinic Executive Director Jeanne Hufnagel said. More...
This year's chair of the Roscommon County Relay for Life knows first-hand the struggles that come with a cancer diagnosis. Until recently, she was in the hospital having more surgery for ovarian cancer. More...
The Tolfree Foundation is under the leadership of a new director, Mary Koliba. Koliba joined the foundation in late March. Previously, she oversaw the regional programs, services and fundraising events for the American Cancer Society. More...
Second-year Webelos from the Houghton Lake Cub Scouts crossed over to the newly formed Boy Scout Troop 981, Houghton Lake, in a ceremony May 17 at Jeffs Park. More...
The Roscommon County Area Pilots Association and EAA Chapter 1259 will host the 61st anniversary pancake breakfast and fly-in Sunday at Blodgett Memorial Airport, Houghton Lake. More...
The Grayling Senior Center will host a trip to Comerica Park for a Detroit Tigers game June 12. The Tigers are scheduled to play the Chicago White Sox. More...
Roscommon County Commissioners, in a 3-2 vote Wednesday, renewed for three years county Controller Cheryl Mollard's contract, including a salary of $64,000- a 14% increase- in the first year. Chairman Larry Mead of Dist. More...
The Houghton Lake High School Class of 2008 will graduate Sunday at 2 p.m. in the HLHS gymnasium. Senior Class President and Valedictorian Adrienne Linskey will address her fellow 127 graduates as will Salutatorian Justin Wigard. More...
Judge Michael Baumgartner presided in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, May 20: Sean T. Chumney, 39, Prudenville: The judge granted a motion by the prosecutor to advance his sentence on a charge of failure to pay child support. Jason W. More...
A memorial service for Valerie J. Kepler, 78, Prudenville, who died at her home Jan. 8, 2008, will be held Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. at the Denton Township Cemetery. More...
Higgins Lake resident Paul Young, 81, died May 28, 2008, at Mercy Manor. Father Bernard Tyler officiated a May 31 service at St. Hubert Catholic Church. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Walsh Funeral Home, Roscommon, handled arrangements. More...
Lillian Barbara Hughes, 86, Gaylord, formerly of Houghton Lake, died May 23, 2008, at Otsego Memorial Hospital. A service will be held Friday, May 30, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1354 S. Otsego Ave., Gaylord, with the Rev. More...
By Lawrence W. Reed- President, Mackinac Center for Public Policy
... A wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. More...
Last week's results Do you plan to attend a Memorial Day event honoring veterans? No-61% Yes-39% This week's question After the cold snap of early this week, will we have a hotter than normal summer? More...
Tackling litter in the Muskegon River will be the goal of volunteers June 7. Volunteers will work together to cleanup the river as part of National River Cleanup 2008 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 7. More...
Eighty-five Roscommon Elementary School fourth graders learned how they can help keep Higgins Lake clean during the first Higgins Lake Saver program at the Mac- Mullen Conference Center May 26. More...
Dense fog shrouded the entire area one morning not long ago...Out of necessity travelers proceeded slowly and cautiously... It was the only sensible way to go... More...
Pastor Mark L Davidson, Ruth Davidson and their daughter, Jeanne, are pictured during an installation service at the First Congregational Church in Roscommon May 18. More...
Junior Courtney Kincaid and other horn players in the Houghton Lake High School concert band play during the May 22 spring concert. The sixth grade band, seventh eighth grade combined band, marching band and several ensembles also performed. More...
(Above) Title I teacher's aide Melissa Robinson of Nokomis Challenge Center presents an awards certificate to a student while family members and guests look on. More...
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