2010-09-16

Pothoof takes over helm at NCACU



North Central Area Credit Union recently welcomed a new CEO, as Richard Shay retired after 11 years Aug. 31. During his years of service, Shay instituted several memberfriendly improvements including the addition of the administration building and ATM’s at every branch and off-site locations. Jacci Pothoof was named CEO Aug. 1 and took over Sept. 2. Pothoof began working at […]

Grayling plant holds wellness fair



Springs Window Fashions of Grayling held its third annual Health & Wellness Fair on Aug. 18 for its associates and their families. Twelve representatives from seven local health and wellness providers and related organizations spoke at the five-hour event to educate workers and spouses on various services and health issues. The event was organized by SWF’s Donna Alschbach as a […]

‘Fire Safety Day’ to be Oct. 2 at Home Depot



The Home Depot of Houghton Lake will host its annual Fire Safety Day Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Area fire departments, the Roscommon County Sheriff’s Department and the Roscommon County Animal Shelter will be represented at the event, sharing safety tips with the public. The Michigan Firemen’s Memorial trolley and clown will also be there. Clinics and […]

34th Circuit Court



Judge Michael J. Baumgartner heard these cases in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, Sept. 7: Christopher Townsend, 36, Waterford, pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of liquor/ unlawful blood alcohol level/impaired driving, third offense (amended from driving while intoxicated, third offense) and will be sentenced later. Autum R. Root, 26, Roscommon, on probation stemming from a conviction of a […]

83rd District Court



Judge Daniel L. Sutton recently arraigned the following in 83rd District Court, Roscommon: Reggie B. Burks, 30, Petoskey, was bound over to 34th Circuit Court after a preliminary examination was held on charges of delivery/manufacture of less than 50 grams of cocaine and delivery/manufacture of marijuana. The Roscommon County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest. The date of offense was Aug. […]

Paper blizzard predicted

Our Opinion

The temperatures have become more seasonable this week but a blizzard is already predicted…for January! How can a prediction for January be so sure? Simple, it won’t be a blizzard of snow but a blizzard of paper thanks to Congress and President Obama. A provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or health care reform act or “Obama […]

Welcome firemen



This weekend’s temperatures might just be ideal for firemen coming to Roscommon for the 31st annual Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival. With high temperatures in the 60s those in competitions with full turnout gear won’t be suffering too much, yet it will be warm enough to enjoy being outside. It’s difficult to believe that this year marks the 31st celebration, which […]

Goals for all



The Houghton Lake Board of Education is expected to formally adopt a set of goals for board, administration and staff to work for and with in the next year. Although the board has six goals to be considered Superintendent Kevin Murphy has five of his own which overlap with some of those outlined by the board. Allin all they are […]

It’s truth, not conjecture, that sets us free



(concluded from last week) The American public may be catching on–sort of–to the idea that only a misguided minority of Muslims are terrorists, just as only a handful of deluded Christians think burning Islam’s holy book is doing God’s will. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center showed 42% of Americans believe Islam does not promote violence, while only […]

‘Preserve, Protect and Defend’

Guest Opinion

Even America’s bitterest enemies understand why we mark July 4th with parades, speeches and fireworks: to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We’re proud of our nation, and justifiably so. So why do we virtually ignore Sept. 17? That’s the date, in 1787, when our Founding Fathers signed the Constitution. And if any one factor can explain why […]