Colorful fall foliage at its brightest was prevalent throughout Roscommon County this past week, and a good example was found along the Muskegon River below Reedsburg Dam Oct. 9. (Above) Afternoon sun illuminating brightly colored oaks and maples combines with a bright blue sky to paint the river. (Left) Sunlight filters through oak leaves near the river bank. More...
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By Cheryl Holladay
Michigan's State School Superintendent Mike Flanagan visited Houghton Lake Community Schools Oct. 9 to get a glimpse of the district's programs. He met with Superintendent Pete Injasoulian's Parent Advisory Committee, ate lunch in the cafeteria and toured the buildings on campus. More...
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By Glenn Schicker
The Roscommon Rotary Club has hired an engineering firm to develop a "preliminary concept" for a bicycle path that would circle Higgins Lake, continue to Roscommon and possibly one day connect with the Grayling Bicycle Turnpike. More...
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Three Houghton Lake residents charged in connection with the Sept. 22 armed robbery of a Houghton Lake businessman have been bound over to 34th Circuit Court. Derek C. Antcliff, 19, Nathan D. Shearer, 19, and Sarah E.N. Shearer, 22, waived preliminary examination in 83rd District Court, Roscommon. Bond on each remained set at $1 million. More...
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A motorcycle driver and his passenger were injured in a collision with a minivan on M- 55 near Tower Hill Road in Roscommon Township Oct. 11. David L. Montgomery, 41, and Linda R. Montgomery, 37, both of Belmont, were taken to Grayling Mercy Hospital. Roscommon County Sheriff's deputies said the Montgomerys suffered no broken bones or life-threatening injuries. More...
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The Houghton-Higgins Lake Does are presenting a "Day of Beauty" Oct. 27 to benefit area charities. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lower level at the Houghton Lake Elks Club, M-55. More...
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Judge Michael Baumgartner heard these cases in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, Sept. 23 and 30 and Oct. 6 and 7: Robert B. Friday, 28, St. Helen, was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for one day, 18 months probation, $500 in fines and costs, a $500 attorney fee, $100 restitution, and $120 in other court assessments. More...
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Lenore F. Wyatt, 87, Prudenville, died Oct. 17, 2008, at Bortz Nursing Home,
Rose City.
A service is planned at Christler Funeral Home, Prudenville Chapel,
Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. William Winter officiating.
Visitation is Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will
be in Denton Township Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at
www.christler-holdship.com. More...
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Department of Natural Resources Biologist Mark Boersen gave a presentation on Chronic Wasting Disease at the Houghton Lake Sportsmen's Club October meeting. Boersen, a biologist in the Roscommon Region 5 DNR office, spoke about the DNR's plan to the over 60 members in attendance. More...
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James Reznich, D.D.S., has completed dental implant training at the Misch Surgical Program, a 15-day course in five sessions. The course is given by the Temple University School of Dentistry and the Misch International Implant Institute and is designed to elevate the standard of care in implant dentistry. More...
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A visit last week by Michigan's State School Superintendent Mike Flanagan to Houghton Lake schools gave administrators, staff, parents, students and the public a chance to hear from the lead educator in the state. It was also an academic "chest bump" for the district. More...
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I am writing in response to the letter to the editor from Terri Hooper, in Oct. 2's Resorter, "Financial Mess Rests In Laps Of Democrats." Hooper cited a New York Times article ("New Agency Proposed to Oversee Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae") from 2003 and went on to place direct blame for the recent Wall Street bailout on the Democratic Party. This is in error. More...
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The Michigan Natural Resources Commission Oct. 9 voted unanimously to approve a permanent ban on deer and elk baiting and feeding in the Lower Peninsula. Department of Natural Resources Director Rebecca Humphries issued an interim order placing an immediate ban on baiting and feeding Aug. More...
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Allisha Jean Whitfield, daughter of Rhonda and Jerry Whitfield of Prudenville, and Allen Rodney Good, son of Tracy and Rodney Good of Prescott, announce their engagement to be married. A May 16, 2009, wedding is planned at Zion Church of the Brethren, Prescott. More...
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The Denton Township Trailer Park has new playground equipment installed by township employees and volunteers. Pictured (left to right) are Bob MacKinzie, Gary Locht, Debbie DeBeck, Jim Hoover, Bob Smith, Lloyd Bonzo and Fred Chidester. Smith said there are plans to install a similar unit at the township's new Trestle Park on Houghton Lake next year. (Photo by Thomas Reznich) More...
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"Grandparents and Special Persons Day" was Oct. 3 at Skeels Christian School. Students opened the doors to visitors who were treated to classroom activities, crafts, snacks and a brunch served by the students. In the high school, visitors were able to attend Spanish, biology, trigonometry and online typing classes. More...
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