By Thomas Reznich, Cheryl Holladay and Krista Tacey
Overcast skies put a damper on the annual Bud Bash party at the Limberlost at Houghton Lake on Aug. 6, and also led to fewer arrests, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Robert Green. More...
By Krista Tacey Krista.tacey@houghtonlakeresorter.com
The Third Annual St. Helen ATV Jamboree has been predicted to be a fun and safe weekend for all those who attend by Jamboree Coordinator Jim Lyttle. He anticipates there to be about 500 people who come to the Richfield Township Park from Aug. More...
The Houghton Lake High School Athletic Department will be hosting a “Mom 2 Mom” sale Sept. 10 to help aide its athletic programs. Those who attend the event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...
Houghton Lake Community Schools Superintendent Kevin Murphy presented information Monday to the Houghton Lake Rotary Club about the possibility of seeking a COOR Intermediate School District special education millage increase. More...
The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA) has money available to assist low-income families with the delivery of fuels such as propane, fuel oil and firewood. More...
Four students of the National Rifle Association Junior Rifle Program at the Houghton Lake Sportsmen’s Club recently were acknowledged for reaching the highest level in the program. More...
Houghton Lake High School basketball coach L.J. Mead will hold open gym for Houghton Lake Middle School boys on four upcoming dates. The middle school gym will be open for students in 4th to 8th grades on Aug. 15, 17, 22 and 24 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. More...
By Krista Tacey krista.tacey@houghtonlakeresorter.com
While preliminary plans for a new boat wash at the South Higgins Lake State Park are in the beginning stages, the Higgins Lake Foundation has already backed the project by pledging $30,000. More...
Kate Wescott, 7, caught this 18-inch smallmouth bass using a nightcrawler while fishing with her grandfather, Gary, Wescott, off Houghton Lake’s Long Point on Aug. 7. More...
Renovations are nearly complete on Mid Michigan Community College’s welding and computer labs on the Harrison Campus. The college is modernizing and upgrading its facilities by replacing antiquated ventilation and electrical systems. More...
State Police at Houghton Lake are investigating a two-car accident that occurred on M-55 in front of the Limberlost Saturday night which caused severe injury to a 22-year-old Clio man Aug. 6. More...
By Cheryl Holladay cheryl.holladay@houghtonlakeresorter.com
A July 27 ruling on the fate of Sheridan Drive in Woodlawn Subdivision by Judge Michael J. Baumgartner in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, has some Gerrish Township residents seeking the help of the township board to appeal the decision. More...
Vandalism of cemeteries has always raised the question “why”? Are the vandals really just kids that are bored or that have nothing better to do? There are probably as many excuses given as reports of cemetery vandalism are made to police. More...
Watching the reaction of the stock market to the recent approval of the debt ceiling increase and degradation of the country’s credit rating is like watching an incredibly alert squirrel digging for an acorn. More...
The Senate passed legislation on Aug. 2 to increase the debt ceiling and avoid a catastrophic default on our national debt while reducing the deficit. To say that this legislation was not ideal is truly an understatement. More...
Recognizing the important work of community health centers, and declaring them a vital component of the health care system, Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed Aug. 7th-13th as National Health Center Week in Michigan. More...
Jessica Marie Bostwick, daughter of David and Giuseppa (Jo) Bostwick of Owosso, and Nicholas Wayne Walker, son of Kimberly and Butch Betts of Houghton Lake, announce their engagement to be married. An Oct. 29, 2011, wedding is planned in Owosso. More...
A Roscommon man was bound over to Circuit Court after waiving preliminary examination on assault charges. Romelie B. Reveche, 30, was bound over on charges of assault with intent to murder, interfering with telecommunications and felonious assault. More...
Two officers recently killed in the line of duty, Deputy Bryan Gross of the Converse County Sheriff Department and Police Officer J. Ryan McCandless of Rapids City, SD have ties to Roscommon County. More...
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Overcast skies put a damper on the annual Bud Bash party at the Limberlost at Houghton Lake on Aug. 6, and also led to fewer arrests, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Robert Green. 
