2015-09-17

YEARLY WALLEYE COUNT



Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Technician Joe Mickevich (left) and Fisheries Biologist Rich O’Neal test electro shocking equipment at Houghton Lake’s DNR West Access launch site on the evening of Sept. 10. They were preparing to set out to survey a pair of two-milelong strips along Houghton Lake’s West and East Shores to help determine the health and density of […]

County affirms ownership of Outlot A




After nearly three years of discussion, the Roscommon County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a “resolution affirming ownership of portions of Outlot A-Idlewild Resort.” The resolution was passed during a Sept. 9 Roscommon County Board of Commissioners meeting after a lengthy discussion on the matter. Commissioner David Russo (District 1) questioned the passing of the resolution for many reasons. “I […]

Soon to be retired Alward led changes at HL library



Houghton Lake Public Library Director Donna Alward has overseen many changes at the library. She took over in 1997, a year after the library had transitioned to a district library (it had been affiliated with Houghton Lake Community Schools). Alward recalled being asked by the board in her interview what she envisioned for the library. She replied, “I don’t know […]

UP AND OVER



Tractor operator Mike Jacobs maneuvers a 100-plusyear old former ice house up and over a gate at the Historical Village as it was added to the Houghton Lake Area Historical Society’s collection Sept. 10. While the log structure was a gift from Roscommon Township, the society is seeking financial assistance for the maintenance of the structure. For more photos, see […]

Village names interim DPW director, shift comes after demotion




The Village of Roscommon council approved an interim Department of Public Works director’s contract with Dave Hodges during a Sept. 14 meeting, as a result of the demotion and eventual resignation of former DPW director Greg MacIntosh. Hodges has been working as the DPW interim director for the past three weeks and Manager John Rosczyk said Hodges was the most […]

Firemen’s Memorial Fest begins with Family Night



The Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival will kick off today (Thursday) at 4 p.m. with the annual Family Night and continues over the course of the next three days. Family Night will be held in the “Big Red Barn” at the Roscommon County Fire Training Grounds. Families will be served a hot dog meal provided by Family Fare of Roscommon and […]

RENDON, STERN HONOR HEROES



Roscommon County Sheriff Edward Stern was the guest of State Rep. Bruce Rendon last week during the Michigan House of Representatives 9/11 Memorial Service. House members invited first responders from their communities to be their guests for the Sept. 10 service that also honors first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty in Michigan during the past […]

NEW CURBS ALONG M-55



A crew from Bella Concrete works on the construction of new curbs on M-55 during the afternoon of Sept. 11. Roscommon County Road Commission Houghton Lake Foreman Justin Akin said the work was being completed by Bella Concrete as well as Pete’s Excavating of Falmouth. The project which includes $82,000 of curb work is expected to be completed on Sept. […]

Expert says county ‘king’ of oak wilt



A presentation on the devastation of oak wilt by ReLeaf Michigan, Ann Arbor, attracted about 60 people to the Denton Township Hall Sept. 10. Presented by Executive Director Melinda Jones and Senior Academic Specialist at Michigan State University David Roberts, Ph.D., the discussion served to inform residents about oak wilt and the sap beetle. Roberts explained how sap beetles are […]

COLLECTION DAY



Chas Petersen of ERG Environmental Services (left) and volunteer Brad Reno take in and organize chemical waste products at the fall Household Hazardous Waste Day Sept. 13, held at the Roscommon County Road Commission by the Crawford-Roscommon Conservation District. “I can’t do it without them,” Director Barb Stauffer said of the almost 30 volunteers. Stauffer said about 375 cars dropped […]