2008-10-02

Kristof to serve up to five years



Houghton Lake Heights resident Richard Kristof was sentenced to prison Tuesday in connection with the Feb. 28 accident on M-55 that killed 53-year-old Nora Wills and her two dogs. Kristof, 57, accompanied in the courtroom by his attorney Daniel J. Larin, was sentenced in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, by Judge Michael Baumgartner to a minimum of 15 months in prison. […]

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Two die after pickup, cycle hit deer



Accidents in which vehicles hit deer claimed the lives of two people last week. R. Kenneth Richards, 62, Dundee, OH, died when his pickup truck rolled into the median of I-75 in Higgins Township after hitting a deer Sept. 27. Roscommon County Sheriff’s deputies said a hunter who heard someone calling for help reported the accident at about 8 p.m. […]

Homecoming Happenings



Houghton Lake High School has been buzzing this week with activities leading up to the homecoming game scheduled for Friday, between the Bobcats and the Clare Pioneers. Students have been dressing up in school, according to the theme of the day, such as “pajama/crazy hair day” or “jersey day.” Wednesday was “old West day” and Thursday is “medical patient day.” […]

Deer Run board member seeks to recall Pappas



Although the Deer Run Property Owners Association persuaded the Roscommon County Road Commission to abandon a non-certified portion of Ionia Street that passes through the association’s lakefront park in Prudenville, an association board member is seeking the recall of a road commissioner who opposed the decision. Dorothy Sunman filed proposed recall petition language against Road Commissioner George Pappas with the […]

Fifth game victory lifts ‘Cats to win over Eagles



Houghton Lake vs. Farwell Volleyball Sept. 24 at Houghton Lake Photos by Thomas Reznich

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Board agrees on pay for emergency director



Roscommon County Commissioners, in special session Tuesday, agreed on a salary for a new emergency preparedness director. After nearly an hour of discussion, commissioners approved a salary of $8,200 for that position and $1,800 for an assistant director. The 20 people who applied for the director’s job before a salary was set will be notified of the decision, and new […]

TUT has first set of candidates for 2009 mayor, marshal



Two candidates have come forward to run for 2009 Tip-up Town Marshal and Mayor. “Keep’r Cold” Carol LaRue is running for mayor and “Snowflake” Sue Lulis is running for marshal. They will run for office under the Gold Fish Party banner. The team is working on a skit for the TUT Kick-off, set for Jan. 3, 2009. The theme for […]

Special assessment hearing Oct. 7 in Rosco Township



Roscommon Township residents may attend a public hearing Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. on a proposed increase on the curbside trash, compost/recycling special assessment district. The purpose of the hearing is to hear objections to the special assessment roll, or residences, that are in the assessment district (the entire township), but not to hear objections to the increase. Even part-time […]