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Future Rock
Riding a wave of industry propelled by musical creativity, the Undead Band hit the streets of Roscommon Village Saturday, bringing their music to the corner of George and Fifth streets for anyone who would stop and listen. More...
Auditor tells board to brace for future
By Cheryl Holladay

Be prepared for when things get tougher. This was the message the Houghton Lake Community Schools Board of Education received from its auditor Monday. More...

Here comes Santa Claus

Santa's coming to town Sunday during the annual Houghton Lake Merchants Association's Santa's Workshop at the Houghton Lake Historical Playhouse, Prudenville. Santa is expected to arrive at 10:30 a.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. More...

No contest plea entered in stabbing

A Houghton Lake man entered a plea in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, in connection with the June 5 stabbing incident at the Sand Bar, Prudenville. More...

Employees air concerns to commission

A rumor of a wage freeze for Roscommon County employees resulted in a meeting of the minds late Tuesday afternoon. County commissioners agreed to meet with employee groups to calm nerves as the December deadline for - nalizing the 2009 budget approaches. More...

Jump in lake weed growth spurs more aggressive control plan for '09
By Thomas Reznich

With a jump in the growth of Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) in Houghton Lake, the Houghton Lake Improvement Board is planning to intensify e orts to pinpoint areas where the invasive plant is growing and nip it in the bud. More...

 News
• article has image season on its way
Kim Lowell had quite a bit of sweeping to do Monday morning at Valley Sales at Houghton Lake to clear snow off used snowmobiles displayed for sale. Valley Sales owner Ron Lennox said despite the light snow cover which has lingered into the week, his snowmobile service and repair season has not yet begun in earnest, and that he is still engaged in shrink wrapping customers' boats. (Photo by Thomas Reznich) More...
• State Police honor son of Prudenville couple
• Road board aids Artesia
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 Court News
• 34th Circuit Court
Judge Michael Baumgartner heard these cases in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, Nov. 3: No. 07-72-6570, David E. Blanchard, et al, vs. Terry D. Suchowesky, Robert Suchowesky, et al, a motion for defendant Robert Suchowesky's attorney to withdraw was granted; No. 08-72-7258, Scott and Loraina Taylor, and e Dawg House vs. More...
• Mistrial declared in Stockman case
• Accident injures St. Helen driver
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 Obituaries
• Cyrlena J. Aldrich
Houghton Lake resident Cyrlena J. Aldrich, 76, died Nov. 23, 2008, at King Nursing Centre. A service was scheduled at 4 p.m. Nov. 26 at Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake Chapel, with Fr. John Byers officiating. Visitation was to be from 1p.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be in Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared at www.christler-holdship.com. More...
• Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Christler
• Neva J. Noell
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 Sports
• article has image Always a good game
After spending the first two weeks of their seven-week season practicing, the third and fourth grade girls 4H basketball teams started playing their five game schedule at Roscommon High School on Saturday mornings. More...
• Bowling association to hold tourney
• Knights to host Texas Hold 'em
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 Editorial
• Saving Big Three
Our Opinion
TheBig Three auto industry leaders appeared before Congress Tuesday in hopes of securing loans to keep the American auto industry alive and viable, but unfortunately a holiday recess seems to be taking precedent. More...
• Mickey's 80th
• article has image Technology transforms how Bible is distributed
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 Letters to the Editor
• DNR plans destruction
After years of mismanagement of our state forests, we're now at the brink of major fires throughout our state. The DNR planned destruction goes on. The greed for the money our trees can produce is far greater than taking care of the needs of the people and its wildlife. More...
• Ceremony was touching
• Students honored veterans
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 Outdoors
• article has image Area buck poles see mixed opening day
A cold, wet beginning to the firearms deer season in Roscommon County appeared to produce mixed results as hunters brought their bucks to area buck poles on opening day. The best turnout was at the Buck Pole of Fred's of Roscommon, where 23 bucks were hung Nov. 15. More...
• DNR urges hunters to shoot wild pigs
• article has image UP BUCK
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 Religion & Family
• article has image Allumis celebrate 60 years of marriage
Rita and Sam Allumi celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their family and friends at the home of their son and daughter in-law, Mike and Cheryl Allumi. The Allumis were married in Detroit at St. Elizabeth's Church Nov. 20, 1948. Theyhave two sons, Mike and Sam Allumi, and three grandsons, Christopher of Novi, Matthew of Interlochen and Nathan of Grand Rapids. More...
• article has image NEWEST HABITAT HOMEOWNERS
• Baker, Gass name daughter Chloe
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 Happenings
• Seats still available for Wellington lantern tour
Wellington Farm, USA, is still accepting reservations for the Dec. 12 and Dec. 14 performances of the play, "A Place Called Wellington." e play is included in an event called " e Farm By Lantern Light." e full evening activity includes a sleigh ride, a visit to the historic farm and a full-length play all rolled into one. Seating is limited so reservations are a must. More...
• article has image DOES DONATE TO SHOP WITH A COP
• Cage contest to benefit Toys for Tots in Harrison
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 Education
• article has image KCC grad gets free ride
To NASCAR race-
KCC Simply put, Justin Green likes cars, especially fast cars. And the Roscommon resident, who graduated with an associate's degree in automotive technology from Kirtland Community College in May, recently had a unique opportunity to get an upclose look at the fast-paced world of NASCAR on Sept. More...
• SVSU student vocalists to be in concert Nov. 21
• KCC Trustees to meet in Mio
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