2019-03-28

Spring shearing season hits Bischoff Farm


By Krista Tacey-Cater krista.tacey@houghtonlakeresorter.com With the birthing season approaching, the task of preparing for new lambs has begun for Jim Bischoff of Bischoff Farm, Houghton Lake. The afternoon of March 22, Bischoff had Doug Hoolsema of Melvin come to his barn with all the equipment needed to shear about 45 to 50 sheep. The process started with Hoolsema unloading and […]

Mission, vision updates to guide HLCS



By Eric HampHoughton Lake Community Schools have a plan.After more than sixth months of work, the Houghton Lake Community Schools Board of Education last week approved a five-year strategic plan covering 2019-2024. The 27-page plan, including a summary, was unanimously approved during a special meeting of the board March 19 (trustee Kelly Christian was absent).The process included stakeholder input from […]

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Daughter born to Herkel, Bainbridge



Aubrey Herkel and Harley Bainbridge of Grayling announce the birth of their daughter, Delilah Rae.The baby was born March 19, 2019, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 inches long. She is sister to Harper, 11 months.Grandparents are Chriss and Reno Herkel of Port Huron and Sherry and John McKeachie of Prudenville.

Kronemanns name daughter Nora June



Roy and Becky Kronemann of Belleville announce the birth of their daughter, Nora June.The baby was born March 9, 2019, in Ann Arbor. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 inches long at birth.Maternal grandparents are Walter and Janet Ray of Houghton Lake. Maternal great-grandmother is Irene Stoner of Taylor.

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Aldriches name daughter Reagan



David and Jordan Aldrich of Howard City announce the birth of their daughter, Reagan Jayne.The baby was born Feb. 17, 2019, in Grand Rapids. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 1/2inches long at birth.Maternal grandparents are Jayne and Chris Sprague of Freeland. Maternal great-grandparents are Mildred and Albert Card of Midland and Mary and Earl Sprague of […]

Holemo names son Hayden Anthony



Kianda Holemo of Houghton Lake announces the birth of her son, Hayden Anthony.The baby was born March 12, 2019, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

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