2016-11-17

Bannon ousted

Richfield fires longtime police chief

The Richfield Township Board termi­nated Public Safety Director Brad Ban­non Tuesday night. The motion to terminate Bannon’s employment was voted for by Treasurer Judy Scroggin, Trustee Tula Alexan­der and Clerk Pam Scott and was voted against by Supervisor Jim VanWormer. Trustee Kathy Jernigan was absent from the Nov. 15 regular meeting. Scroggin’s motion read “I move to accept the recommendations […]

After Headlee fails, Ogemaw E911 looks here for help




The Roscommon County Board of Commissioners approved a mo­tion Wednesday morning that allows Roscommon County E911 Director Vance Stringham to seek legal counsel for the consideration of a contract with Ogemaw County’s Central Dispatch for its central dispatch services. The Roscommon County Central Dispatch Authority Board at a Nov. 10 meeting agreed to have Stringham pres­ent an unofficial draft of […]

Village voluntarily chlorinating water system, community meeting to be held




Village of Roscommon residents will receive a notice in the mail soon inform­ing them of an upcoming meeting con­cerning the village’s water system as the presence of coliform bacteria in the water system has been detected. As a result of the findings, the village will be voluntarily chlorinating its water system indefinitely. The village will hold the meeting at the […]

21 GUN SALUTE



A three-man squad from the Houghton Lake State Police Post fires during a 21-gun salute at Houghton Lake High School’s 23rd Annual Veterans Day Program. Pictured (left to right) are Trooper John Hetfield, Trooper Kevin Flick and Sgt. Scott Bates. The salute was followed by the playing of “Taps” by Stephanie Eckstorm and Ellie Connett. For more from area ceremonies, […]

HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED



(Above) Representing the women of Roscom­mon American Legion Post 96 and Roscom­mon VFW Post 4159 Ladies Auxiliary, Jane Pinkelman lays a wreath at the CRAF Center memorial site Nov. 11.

EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT



Robert Southworth, United States Army veteran who served from 1952-54, explains to Roscommon High School students (from left) Karlee Erickson, Hailey Flores and Jessica Oakes that education and learning is the key to life during a breakfast gathering at Roscommon High School on Veterans Day. “Education, that’s the most important thing to get,” Southworth said. All three girls said that […]

Santa’s Workshop Sunday



Christmas is coming and so is the an­nual Santa’a Workshop. The workshop will be open Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Houghton Lake Historical Playhouse, 1701 West Houghton Lake Dr. (M-55). This is a free community event host­ed by the Houghton Lake Area Historical Society. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 10:30 a.m. […]

27th ‘UPS Ed’ auction Saturday



The 27th annual UPS Ed & Caren Christmas for Kids Auction will be held at the Columbian Home Hall (formerly the Knights of Columbus Hall) Saturday. Doors open to the event at 6 p.m. and the fundraiser starts at 7 p.m. Ad­mission is free. Held in conjunction with WUPS 98.5 FM and all of “Santa’s Helpers,” the auc­tion is led […]

Despite slow start, firearm opener successful for many



Although morning fog on open­ing day may have played a part in the slow start at the buck pole at Fred’s of Roscommon Tuesday, as the fog burned off, the bucks began to roll in. By the end of the day, there had been 17 bucks hung. “It’s more fun when it gets busy,” said buck pole volunteer Fred Walsh, […]

34th Circuit Court



Judge Robert W. Bennett presided in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, Sept. 20: Lester M. Mossner, 71, Roscommon, charged with interfering with electronic communications and domestic violence, did not enter a plea and a jury trial was to proceed. At the subsequent trial Oct. 7, he was found innocent on both counts. Demarko A. Plain, 37, Flint, charged with possession of […]