Workers from Team Elmer’s and Porath Contractors steer the Cumberland Princess tour boat into position to line up with a temporary ramp next to the Comfort Suites on Houghton Lake’s West More...
Dead and dying ash trees are beginning to become common in more and more of Roscommon County, and the emerald ash borer (EAB) is the cause according to Russell Kidd, director/forester of the Michigan State University Extension Office, Roscommon. More...
A group of classic and custom car enthusiasts hit the Big Boy Restaurant at Houghton Lake Monday after a gathering at the home of Paul and Diane Goodell of Houghton Lake. More...
The Roscommon Area Public Schools Board of Education offered its thanks and praised the work of departing board member Randy Hartman during its regular meeting on June 15. More...
After receiving advice from the Michigan Association of Counties, Roscommon County Board of Commissioners chairman Bob Schneider has cancelled the special medical marijuana moratorium meeting which was scheduled for June 27 at 2 p.m. More...
By Mike Metzger mike.metzger@houghtonlakeresorter.com
Prudenville’s Tyler Bischoff, 22, won the second annual Higgins Lake Sunrise Run half marathon in a time of 1:18:41.2 which was a pace of six minutes per mile. The Sunrise Run was held June 18. More...
Houghton Lake High School senior Nick Mainville finished in 63rd place at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 State golf tournament June 17 and 18 at Forest Akers West on the campus of Michigan State University, East Lansing. More...
My opinion on the so called culling of deer at the Roscommon County Airport located on County Road 100. To cull, as defined in the dictionary, is removing something rejected for inferiority or worthlessness. More...
As you may know from last week’s Resorter, the county commissioners approved the slaughter of deer at the county airport. An editorial in the Resorter questioned the fact that deer are presently nursing fawns. More...
Frank and Bettie (Spaleny) Pirochta of Houghton Lake celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 18. Married June 10, 1961, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Owosso, the Pirochtas held a reception at their home with family and friends. More...
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, Co. Road 100, across from the Gerrish Township Hall, will host its annual “Indoor Yard Sale” July 1-2 to support a variety of charities. The yard sale hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...
April Bolton and Brad Smith of Prudenville announce the birth of their son, Andre Robert, who was born June 14, 2011, at Mercy Hospital Grayling. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19 and 1/2 inches long. More...
After rescuing Dora Hatchette from her burning home on May 9, Nick Schade, (second from left) and Joe Connolly, (far right), were recognized on June 14 with a plaque recognizing them for their act of bravery by the South Branch Township Council and More...
Houghton Lake Boy Scouts Jacob Betts (left) and Jacob Linkhart (right) were recently recognized at a Tall Pines District awards banquet in Clare with National Certificates of Merit for being calm und More...
By Thomas Reznich tom.reznich@houghtonlakeresorter.com
“Give it back to those who paid into it” was the message the Markey Township Board heard from residents June 20 at a hearing regarding the township’s approximate $1.4 million surplus sewer fund. More...
An ORV rider who fled from State Police during the early morning hours of June 16, was arrested on numerous charges after being apprehended in Denton Township. More...
Whether you decide to stay the entire weekend or just for the day, the Earth Keepers Retreat & Expo will hopefully leave you with a sense of relaxation, a heightened awareness of nature and a taste for adventure. More...
Judge Daniel L. Sutton recently arraigned the following in 83rd District Court: Robert J. Makino, 60, Riverview, waived preliminary examination and was bound over to Circuit Court where he pleaded guilty to delivery/manufacture of marijuana. More...
Judge Michael J. Baumgartner presided in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, June 6 and 7: Ross E. Munger III, 19, Warren, stood mute to a charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct and a pretrial was set for July 19. More...
Like the daily use of carrier pigeons another carrier, the Saturday mail carrier, might soon become obsolete if the U.S. Postal Service is granted authority to curtail Saturday delivery of mail. More...
Last Sunday the Detroit News editorialized about the Business Leaders for Michigan annual Economic Competitiveness Benchmarking report which made many valid points regarding Michigan’s job climate, business health and positive outlook. More...
There are plenty of outdoor activities slated at South Higgins Lake State Park. The events, which are led by guide Brittany Hnevsa will help others discover nature. More...
The Roscommon County United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering an eight hour Boating Safety course July 8 at Gerrish Township Marina/ Park, 103 Mill Rd., Roscommon. More...
By Cheryl Holladay cheryl.holladay@houghtonlakeresorter.com
Kristy Schenburn of Houghton Lake is back home now, but her trip to Africa and the patients she met there will stay with her as she forges her new career. She recently returned from Nakurua, Kenya, having helped patients with neurological problems. More...
Members of the Roscommon American Legion Post 96 and Roscommon Boy Scout Troop 944 (below) conducted a Flag Day flag retirement ceremony in front of the CRAF Center, Roscommon, on June 14. More...
Any resident or visitor of Northern Michigan looking for something to do can find plenty of activity at Wellington Farm near Grayling this weekend. More...
The Roscommon Area District Library is in the midst of its summer reading program, “One World, Many Stories.” Activities for children ages 7-12 are planned each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. More...
Amy Lince graduated from Baker College of Cadillac June 10 with a Bachelors of Arts in business administration with a concentration in marketing. (Courtesy photo) More...
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