Rose Champagne shows off her welltended flower garden her neighbors have been raving about at Houghton Harbor Condominiums. She said this is her first year of planting flowers. More...
Two years after Roscommon County voters approved a property tax for construction and operation of a new animal shelter, the facility on M-18 near M-157 in Denton Township is scheduled to open next month. More...
The Kirtland Community Theatre group is looking for talent for its upcoming production of "Deathtrap" and is holding open auditions next week. Auditions are scheduled for Sept. 3 and 4, starting at 6 p.m. More...
The M-TEC on the Harrison campus of Mid Michigan Community College will be holding a 15 hour class approved for 2005 NEC Update and Michigan's Part 8 Code Rules. More...
The Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts will kick off its 2008-09 performing artist series on Sept. 13, when it hosts The New Christy Minstrels. They will perform at 7 p.m. on Kirtland Community College's main campus near Roscommon. More...
A festival of art and wine Aug. 9 benefited two area charitable organizations with $1,600 each. Both River House Shelter of Crawford and Roscommon Counties and Ogemaw County Casa shared the $3,200 proceeds. More...
Seaworthy, the newsletter from BoatU.S. that helps boaters and anglers prevent damage to their vessels and injuries, has looked into the causes of insurance claims for pontoon boats. More...
The Lyon Fellowship Club will be holding its monthly meeting and potluck supper Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Lyon Township Hall on W. Higgins Lake Drive. Anyone interested in an evening of euchre, fellowship and fun is welcome to attend. More...
The North Central Area Chapter #19, State Employee Retirees Association, will meet Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Houghton Lake Community Building. All retired state employees and their spouses are welcome. More...
This weekend, the North Central Arts Council as well as the Houghton Lake Arts and Crafts Association, will host craft shows on the grounds of Houghton Lake schools. More...
Pen & Pallette Guild member Peggy Hughes works on a watercolor during the guild's fourth annual art show at the Gahagan Nature Preserve, Roscommon, Saturday. Five artists displayed their work. As it did last year, rain forced the show indoors. More...
Roscommon County Community Foundation presents grants
YOUTH PARK GRANT The Roscommon County Kellogg Youth Fund, an endowment fund of the RCCF, was able to assist the Artesia Youth Park with some of its ongoing improvements and renovations. More...
I made my showbiz debut way back when I was 5 years old, singing one of the best-known American songs of the Great Depression, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" I'm humming that tune in my head as I write this. More...
As part of its ongoing series of personal interest workshops, Mid Michigan Community College will offer a social dance class over the next few months. There are two identical courses being offered. Each includes eight classes. More...
Few cars or owners were left shortly after a sudden downpour dampened the 16th annual Scott McNamara Car Show at Scott McNamara Ford-Lincoln-Mercury in Roscommon Saturday afternoon just before a pig roast was scheduled to get underway. (RP) More...
Bridge players are being sought for games at the Lyon Township Hall, Higgins Lake, starting Sept. 9 at 12:30 p.m. and every Tuesday thereafter. Players may come alone or with a friend. Call 821-5892 or 821-8649 for information. More...
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