2020-01-09

GOLD WINGS GIVE BACK



ARTISTIC WINNERS



RAPS budget amendment shows smaller deficit



By Cheryl HolladayThe Roscommon Area Public Schools Board of Education approved a budget amendment Tuesday that reveals a deficit that was not as large as originally expected. Business Services Coordinator Josie Hill presented budget amendment information to the board at its organizational meeting Jan. 7, reporting that, while expenditures were up slightly, revenues were up a bit more.The original 2019-20 […]

Michigan State Police looking for Glover



The Michigan State Police needs the public’s help locating James Truman Glover of Houghton Lake.He was last seen Jan. 7 wearing a blue Nike shirt, jeans and tennis shoes in the Houghton Lake area, east of US 127. Glover is 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 175 pounds.Glover was arraigned Monday on Friend of the Court charges and local law enforcement […]

Urbaniaks name daughter Blakely



Jackie and Brian Urbaniak of Sanford announce the birth of their daughter, Blakely Ann.The baby was born Dec. 30, 2019, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.She is sister to Sawyer Jeffrey, 4, and Reed Daniel, 2.Grandparents are Jeff and LeeAnn Persondek of Roscommon and Dee and Dan Urbaniak of […]

GETTING READY TO RUMMAGE



Daughter born to Schroderus, Ratliff



Brooke Schroderus and Kyle Ratliff of Houghton Lake announce the birth of their daughter, Liliana May.The baby was born Dec. 24, 2019, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 inches long.She is sister to Grayson Wayne, 2.Grandparents are Denny Ratliff of Houghton Lake, Katherine Grabowski of Houghton Lake and Dave and Tammy Schroderus […]

St. John Community dinner Jan. 15



A community dinner will be held Jan. 15 at St. John Lutheran Church.The dinner is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Loaded baked potatoes will be served.The church is located at 2888 West Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton Lake.

American Legion offering veterans assistance packages



American Legion Post 245, Prudenville, will distribute veterans assistance packages Jan. 21 at the post.This month’s package features pork loins and will be given out from 4 to 6 p.m., or until supplies run out. These packages are available to veterans, active duty and active reserve members. A proof of service including a military identification, driver’s license with “veterans status,” […]

Mikedis, Black name daughter Cora



Laura Mikedis and David Black of Haslett announce the birth of their daughter, Cora Mae Mikedis-Black.The baby was born Dec. 6, 2019, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.Grandparents are Tyrone and Carolyn Black of Roscommon. Great-grandmother is Flora Mae Mikedis of Westland.