2016-08-25

PREPARING FOR THE SEASON.



Drum Majors Justin Sherwood and Stephanie Eckstorm lead the Houghton Lake High School Marching Band at camp Tuesday on the track at Bobcat Stadium. The four-day camp began Monday at the high school. This year’s show, directed by David Kolmodin, will feature songs from popular Disney movies. (Photo by Cheryl Holladay)

GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS



Sherwood (foreground) leads the band in the school fight song while band Director David Kol­modin (left) gives them a good looking over at Bobcat Stadium Wednesday morning. The band members were working through the third day of their four-day band camp this week. They will give their first performance of the season during the home varsity football game against Harbor […]

Richfield launches internal inquiry

Finkbeiner resigns, Bannon’s access removed


An internal investigation is un­derway in the Richfield Township Department of Public Safety follow­ing an Aug. 19 special meeting of the township board. The township is not releasing de­tails on the investigation. The inves­tigation will remain internal unless information is found that requires further investigation by an outside agency. During the Aug. 19 special meet­ing, Lt. Cindy Finkbeiner of the […]

Souder’s recall sidelined, Bennett overrides election commission



Recall language against Hough­ton Lake Community Schools Board of Education Treasurer Mark Souder was rejected in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, Aug. 18. Targeted for recall along with two other board members, Souder was granted an appeal in circuit court be­fore Judge Robert W. Bennett. Representing himself, Souder presented information related to the Roscommon County Election Commission’s July 8 decision to […]

Hubs ‘n Pubs Car Show and Brewfest this weekend



Two popular items in the Mitten State will be the main attraction this Saturday in Prudenville: classic cars and Michigan beers. The second annual Hubs ‘n Pubs Pumpkin Run Car Show and Brew­fest will take place this weekend at the Columbian Home Association (formerly Knights of Columbus Hall). Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Akin is expecting there […]

Potential sewer could cost Lake James property owners more than $22 million



At the Lake James Property Own­ers Association’s annual meeting Aug. 20, members learned a sewer system could cost more than $22 million. Brandon Mieras of Williams & Works of Grand Rapids reported to a full house at the Denton Township Hall on a feasibility study his com­pany completed, at the request of the LJPOA and the township. The preliminary cost […]

RAPS to host district-wide open house Aug. 31



Roscommon Area Public Schools will host a district wide open house on Aug. 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Families will be able to visit their student’s classrooms, meeting RAPS staff and administrators, receive class schedules and tour the facili­ties. Those who attend will also be able to get vouchers for concession stand items and cheer on the Bucks as […]

34th Circuit Court



Judge Robert W. Bennett presided in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, July 5: Rickey J. Drouin, 64, Roscommon, pleaded guilty to two counts of proba­tion violation and was sentenced to 30 days in jail (credit for eight days). The probation stemmed from a conviction on a charge of accessory after the fact. Wixie L. Akin, 62, Gaylord, was sen­tenced on a […]

82nd District Court



The following were recently ar­raigned in 82nd District Court: Thomas J. Cochran, 17, St. Hel­en, demanded preliminary examina­tion within 21 days on a charge of larceny in a building. The Roscom­mon County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest. The date of offense was July 12. Bond was set at $5,000. Joseph M. Delong, 40, Houghton Lake, demanded preliminary exami­nation within 21 […]

Traffic stop leads to two drug arrests



Two Upper Peninsula men were arrested Aug. 22 by Roscommon County Sheriff’s deputies for drug possession after being pulled over for having no trailer lights. According to a sheriff’s report, deputies were on patrol on north­bound I-75 near the 227 exit when they saw a truck pulling a fifth wheel camper with no lights. When the deputies observed an odor […]