2007-10-18

Missing man found after two days in woods



Michigan State Police at Houghton Lake, assisted by K-9 units from the Traverse City and Gaylord Posts and a State Police helicopter, located a missing 52-year-old Bloomfield Hills man in Backus Township Oct. 13. A Prudenville resident noticed the man’s vehicle parked off a woodland trail near the Backus Township Park on the morning of Oct. 11. When it was […]

School chief’s contract delayed



After more than a year of working at Houghton Lake Community Schools Superintendent Pete Injasoulian has an updated job description, but he is still waiting for a new contract. The Houghton Lake Board of Education intends to approve Injasoulian’s new twoyear contract, but tabled the approval Monday night pending documentation from Injasoulian’s doctor – as required by his job description […]

Learning from experience in the autumn woods



It’s autumn again, and for the 34th year, fourth graders from the Houghton Lake Community Schools are at Camp MacLeod near Merritt. Fourth grade teacher Jeffrey Fitzgibbon said the camp promotes student self esteem and teamwork and heightens enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors. Along the way, this year’s class, which numbers 110, will also get hands-on lessons in science, […]

RHS students showing spirit during homecoming week



Spirit Week festivities at Roscommon High School will climax with a parade and the crowning of the homecoming king and queen tomorrow (Friday) and a dance Saturday. “Amusement Parks and Carnival Rides” is the theme for the week. Spirit Days began Monday, when students wore pajamas or oversized clothes and jewelry for Comfy Cozy or Gaudy Day. On Class Color […]

Tip leads police to suspects, property in Gerrish break-ins



A “community tip” led Gerrish Township Police to interview suspects and recover about 80% of property stolen in a rash of burglaries on the west side of Higgins Lake. Two of four suspects were arraigned in 83rd District Court, Roscommon, this week. A 19-yearold Roscommon man is charged with five counts of second degree home invasion. A 23-year-old Roscommon woman […]

Alleged dealer arraigned in case involving pregnant smuggler



Three Lincoln Park residents appeared in 83rd District Court, Roscommon, Monday on charges stemming from an incident in which a pregnant woman allegedly concealed 44 grams of cocaine in her body. Taurus L. McBride, 38, demanded preliminary examination on two counts of delivery or manufacture of less than 50 grams of a controlled substance. Judge Daniel L. Sutton set bond […]

Motorcyclist charged with fleeing police bound to Circuit Court



A motorcyclist who led Roscommon County Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase into Gladwin County last month has been bound over to 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, on a charge of third degree fleeing and eluding police. Troy E. Langlois, 36, waived preliminary examination in 83rd District Court, where Judge Daniel L. Sutton set bond at $2,000. The chase began as […]

Hunters report tree stand thefts



Hunters at opposite ends of Roscommon County reported their tree stands had been stolen last week. A Houghton Lake resident told Roscommon County Sheriff’s deputies his stand and ladder, valued at $80 had been stolen in Roscommon Township Oct. 13. Two days earlier, a Blissfield resident report his portable stand and climbing sticks, worth $35, had been stolen in Au […]

Residents report theft, damage



Roscommon County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the theft of $950 in cash from a Markey Township residence. A resident Oct. 11 told deputies someone took the money from a jar in her bedroom. In another incident, a Roscommon Township resident Oct. 13 reported someone pried open a sliding glass door at his new home, causing $80 damage. The resident said […]

Wreck injures driver, passenger



Two people were injured in a collision at the intersection of Lake and Main Streets in Roscommon Oct. 12. Roscommon County Sheriff’s deputies said a vehicle driven by Douglas R. Burgard, 59, 2160 Contour Dr., Roscommon, was turning onto Main Street when it collided with an driven by Patricia A. McCarn, St. Helen. McCarn’s vehicle was on Main Street. McCarn […]