A Prudenville woman has pleaded no contest in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, in connection with a Sept. 2, 2010, incident involving three young girls who were home alone at a Prudenville residence. More...
Markey Township has a new fire chief. At a special meeting March 31 the township board unanimously approved the appointment of Michael Stearns to the post. More...
Question: Is the use of a radar detector in a private vehicle legal in the State of Michigan? Answer: Radar detectors are legal for use in passenger vehicles in the state of Michigan. They would be illegal to use in a commercial motor vehicle. More...
Mike “Gimme a B” Draper (second from left) and fellow Bobcat fans, Eunice and Gary Malcho (right) were recognized by the Houghton Lake Community Schools Board of Education at the board&rs More...
The Houghton Lake Booster Club will be hosting a basketball fundraiser April 16. The staff of Houghton Lake Community Schools will take on the 9&10 News team at 6 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. More...
The Roscommon County United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering two classes to promote safety on the water. Boating Skills and Seamanship More...
Events of a week ago resulting in the suspension of the superintendent of schools at Houghton Lake have consumed much of the casual conversation in the Houghton Lake Community Schools’ circle. More...
Angie Rockett of Hungry Howie’s (left) serves Tipup Town volunteers at the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce volunteer appreciation dinner April 2 at the Houghton Lake Historical Playhouse. More...
The Roscommon County Christian Choir will present its 15th consecutive Easter cantata on two dates in April. This year the choir will perform the cantata, “Who Do You Say That I Am?,” with words and music by Lloyd Larson. More...
Gretchen Shay Gariepy, daughter of Bob and Allie Gariepy of Prudenville, and Kurt George Goodman, son of Gene and Letha Goodman of Portland, announce their engagement to be married. More...
With the anticipation of spring break in the air, Roscommon Elementary students took a break from the classroom to enjoy entertainment by their fellow classmates. More...
By Krista Tacey krista.tacey@houghtonlakeresorter.com
The life of a college senior is stressful enough, but imagine composing a speech to give at graduation, packing to move to another state, studying for finals and to top it all off, planning a wedding. More...
Almost 100 Accelerated Readers at Houghton Lake Middle School were recognized March 31 for the third marking period. Ninety-four fourth graders were named who received at least one type of certificate. More...
A Roscommon County dispatcher aided a young mother with the birth of her child March 26. On the freeway. Two months early. Ashleigh Aubrey, a dispatcher since July, 2005, was on duty that Saturday when a 911 call came in at 9:45 p.m. More...
By Cheryl Holladay cheryl.holladay@houghtonlakeresorter.com
Having empathy and compassion for fellow students was the message Fenton resident Gabrielle “Gabe” Ford as well as her mother, Rhonda Hillman, wanted to send in presentations last week to students at Houghton Lake Community Schools. More...
Judge Michael J. Baumgartner presided in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, March 22: Joseph G. Dippre, 21, Roscommon, failed to appear for sentencing on a charge if breaking and entering with intent and a bench warrant was issued. More...
The first Houghton Lake Business Expo is set for April 27 at the Houghton Lake Historical Playhouse. It is hoped that the expo will become an annual event. More...
The following people recently filed certificates of doing business under assumed names with the Roscommon County Clerk (includes renewals): Oct. 1, 2010, through Feb. 28, 2011 Megan McKee, South Branch: J & M Drywall, South Branch. Theresa K. More...
The March 31st Resorter editorial “Shrinking Population” said, in part, “Michigan’s economic decline will not stop until jobs return to Michigan’s citizens, including Roscommon County.” The question is, are we, the More...
As a community we sit back in anticipation, thirsty for information regarding the [Houghton Lake Community Schools] Board of Education/ Superintendant situation. The rumor mill, however, is alive and well in our community and that community is torn. More...
I am very concerned with the current situation that is taking place in our school district. I am not sure of the exact allegations that are being made about [Superintendent] Mr. More...
Vietnam Veterans (left to right) Tim Swieczkowski, 64 (US Army Infantry) and Ed Kolakowski, 62, (US Navy Seabees) enjoy the hospitality of the Moose Lodge 1616, Houghton Lake on March 30 as part of n More...
The Houghton Lake Kiwanis and Houghton Lake Rotary clubs will again team up to present the third annual Houghton Lake Camel Races May 21. All proceeds will benefit Kiwanis and Rotary for kids’ community projects. More...
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