2016-12-22

Christmas Exclusive

Santa shares secrets of holiday success

While traveling through Roscom­mon County Tuesday, Santa Claus stopped at the Resorter to share some good news for Roscommon County children – 95% of them are on the “nice list.” “The kids have been good,” Santa, whose summer home is located “somewhere” in northern lower Michigan, said. “We do read the Resorter and know the kids are good.” With so […]

Houghton Lake fishable in some places, dangerous in others



“With all that snow out there, I don’t recom­mend going out without testing the ice every step of the way.” That is how lifelong Houghton Lake resident and guide Cliff Winkler said he has ap­proached Houghton Lake since he began ice fishing it Dec. 13. Winkler, who is the guide for Cliff Winkler’s Big Fish and Hunt, said the lake […]

Friendly Christmas light competition benefits passersby



When Sheri Alburtus went over to her new neighbors’ home last year to introduce herself and compliment them on their Christmas light dis­play, she was greeted by Jon Bolsby, who thanked her and said he was “trying to outdo the lady down the street.” Alburtus and Bolsby had a good laugh when she told him that, “I am the lady […]

Stop leads to drug arrest



A Roscommon woman was ar­rested on a marijuana charge Dec. 15 after being stopped by Roscom­mon County Sheriff’s Office depu­ties for a defective headlight. When a deputy approached the woman’s vehicle, he could smell an odor of burnt marijuana emanating from the vehicle. When asked if she had marijuana in her vehicle, the woman said no, but gave the officer […]

34th Circuit Court



Judge Robert W. Bennett presided in 34th Circuit Court Nov. 22: Matthew W. Snow, 43, Roscommon, pleaded guilty to one count of domes­tic violence and another count was dis­missed. He was scheduled to be sen­tenced Jan. 10, 2017. Tami K. Vandyke, 46, Farwell, charged with possession of less than 25 grams of a controlled substance, is ready for trial, which […]

82nd District Court



The following were recently ar­raigned or entered pleas and were sentenced in 82nd District Court: Chad M. Higgins, 45, Holly, de­manded preliminary examination within 21 days on a charge of writing a nonsufficient-funds check of $500 or more. The Roscommon County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest. The date of offense was Oct. 6. Bond was set at $5,000. Brent M. […]

Sheriff Stern graduates from MSA New Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute



Sheriff Ed Stern recently com­pleted a two-week training program designed for newly elected sheriffs sponsored by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association. Stern, who has served as sheriff since his appointment in July, 2015, satisfied all course requirements and earned a certificate of completion. “The New Sheriff’s Leadership Institute consists of two weeks of highly intense training,” MSA CEO/ Executive Director Terrence […]

Village passes $1.6 million budget for 2017




A special meeting was held Dec. 19 by the Village of Roscommon to pass the 2017 budget that includes $1,628,501.39 in total expenses and $1,312,510.75 in total revenues with $315,990.64 in excess expenses over revenues. A breakdown of the budget includes the general fund with $396,610.75 in revenues and $335,285 in expenses. The major street fund has $73,500 in revenues […]

Ask the Trooper



This is a follow up to the last “Ask the Trooper” article published (Resorter, Nov. 3). This article will concentrate on using private property or public property to bypass an intersection. The Michigan Motor Vehicle Code prevents a motor­ist from using private or public property while avoiding a traffic control device. The definition of a traffic control device could be […]

Board releases attorney letter saying ‘no vote’ occurred in closed session




A letter from the attorney for the Houghton Lake Community Schools Board of Education clarifying whether the board voted in a closed session ear­lier this year was released Dec. 17. The letter, from Attorney Martha Marcero of Thrun Law Firm, was a re­sponse to a board member’s inquiry about whether the board had voted in closed session to hire a […]