2006-11-09

Let us hear from you



Veterans, we want your stories. The Houghton Lake Resorter and the Houghton Lake Public Library are teaming up to record the history of Veterans in the Houghton Lake area. The Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project, which started as the Veterans’ Oral History Project in 2000, collects and preserves the personal experiences and histories of America’s war veterans and makes […]

Bucks’ state title hopes dashed



Roscommon’s quest for a state soccer title ended with the state runner-up trophy Saturday as the Richmond Blue Devils beat the Bucks 6-4 in the championship game in East Kentwood. Roscommon, who had only given up 10 goals heading into the game, was down 4-3 at the half to the Blue Devils. In the second half, the Bucks scored once […]

Events to honor veterans



Several groups are planning events to commemorate Veterans Day. Activities start today (Thursday) and continue through Saturday. Roscommon VFW and American Legion Charles M. Engel Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4159 and American Legion Post 96 will celebrate Veterans Day on the lawn of the CRAF Center in Roscommon. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday. The public may […]

HLCS budget a ‘moving target’



Trying to stay on top of the budget, Houghton Lake Community Schools Superintendent Pete Injasoulian told the board of education Monday a budget amendment will need to be passed at its next regular meeting. The district, he said, is still in a “very precarious position.” Several factors still impact the district’s roughly $15.8 million budget, such as declining enrollment, unemployment […]

Driver in fatal accident bound over to Circuit Court



The man charged in connection with an Oct. 12 accident that caused the death of a Prudenville boy and seriously injured the boy’s friend was bound over to 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, Tuesday after a preliminary examination. James Kannberg, 52, Roscommon, is charged with driving while intoxicated causing death and driving while intoxicated causing serious injury. According to a Michigan […]

What you missed…



If you didn’t get a copy of this week’s Resorter, here’s what you missed: • Hunter: ‘No arms, no legs, no problem’ • Second suspect arraigned in guns-for-cash scheme • New Richfield hall could be less costly than repairs • Denton Township approves standardized sewer fees • Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day • Toxic Audio: ‘musical experience unlike any […]

Youth hit on bike comes home



Craig Silvers Jr., 14, who was seriously injured when he was hit by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle on East Nestel Road Oct. 12, returned to his home in Prudenville Nov. 10, according to his father, Craig Silvers. Silvers said his son, who suffered severe head injuries and a broken arm in the accident, is “getting better day […]

KEEPING IT CRANKED



KEEPING IT CRANKED

GREETING THE CROWD



GREETING THE CROWD

GETTING THE VOTE IN



GETTING THE VOTE IN