2017-11-02

Houghton Lake Plays On



Keeping an eye out

RCSO property check sign-up underway

In order to give Roscommon County residents an added layer and sense of se­curity while they are away, the Roscom­mon County Sheriff’s Office is once again offering the free property check program. The program is for anyone who is leaving their residence for an extended period of time and would like their prop­erty checked on by the RCSO. The RCSO […]

STORYBOOK KIDS



Raggedy Ann and Andy, otherwise known as twins Briley and Conner Curns, 2, attended Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School’s inaugural Trunk or Treat event Oct. 31. They were there with their family, grandpar­ents, Angie and Robert Curns, and Ayranna, Kattie and Zander Curns. (Photos by Cheryl Holladay) Scenes from Halloween A7-8 & C7

Controller: County projected to increase fund balance by 3%




Roscommon County Controller Jodi Valentino is ex­pecting the county to add 3% or $295,916 to the county’s projected 2017 ending fund balance. She told the Roscommon County Board of Commis­sioners at an Oct. 25 budget and finance meeting that the beginning 2017 fund balance was $875,072, the anticipat­ed ending 2017 revenues are expected to be $8,957,312 and the estimated expenditures […]

Longtime volunteer Popeye honored guest at Roscommon Relay Recess




For over a year now, 13-year Roscommon Elementary School volunteer Popeye Jaggers has been away from his students as he battles cancer. “I miss the kids,” Jag­gers said. “They brighten your day.” Jaggers, 45, Roscom­mon, who pops in and out of the school for brief periods when he can, had a chance to spend some extended time with the students […]

Property recovered in Village of Roscommon larcenies



Property from a series of car thefts that recently occurred in the Village of Roscommon has been re­covered. The Roscommon County Sher­iff’s Office investigated thefts that occurred the evening of Oct. 22. The department received more than a dozen complaints of larcenies from a vehicle. The total estimated value of items stolen, including cash and coins, keys, vape pens, eyeglass­es […]

Roscommon man escapes injury after direct hit by oak tree



A 51-year-old Roscommon man escaped injury when a large oak tree fell onto his vehicle as he drove to work the morning of Oct. 25. The accident happened on North Higgins Lake Drive in front of the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center. According to State Police Sgt. Harold Terry, who came upon the ac­cident on his way to work just […]

Propane tank reported stolen



Roscommon County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a larceny complaint Oct. 29 in Higgins Town­ship. According to a sheriff’s office report, the homeowner, who lives downstate, reported to officers that his 300-pound propane tank was missing. The man had returned to his cabin on Curnalia Trail after being away for some time. The tank, which he said he purchased around 1974, […]

RCSO challenges community to take part in ‘No Shave November’



During the month of November, the staff of the Roscommon County Sheriff’s Office is asking county citizens to participate in “No Shave November” to help raise funds for the Friends for Safe Schools Boot Program. Those who wish to participate can donate $20 to the RCSO Mon­day through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the end of November, […]

Messiah Lutheran dinner Nov. 8



Messiah Lutheran Church, 1470 West Maplehurst, Roscommon, will host a community dinner Nov. 8. The dinner starts at 5 p.m. and will last until the food is gone. Do­nations are appreciated. On the menu is Patsy’s “famous” turkey dinner. Dessert and drinks are included. Carry-outs are available after 5:30 p.m. Call 275-8820 for infor­mation.