2021-10-28

HONORING A WWII VETERAN



Chmielewski sweeps Highland Conference Jamboree circuit


Allison Chmielewski won the 5,000m cross country race at the third Highland Conference Jamboree held Oct. 19 at Roscommon High School. Chmielewski swept the three conference meets this season, finishing first in all three. On her home course, Chmielewski finished in 19:08.26. The Roscommon girls team had three runners, not enough to keep a team score. Manton won the team […]

Owls erase early lead to top ‘Cats in finale



Houghton Lake ended its 2021 varsity football campaign with a 36-19 loss at Oscoda Oct. 22. The Bobcats, in coach Greg Maynard’s first season at the helm, finished the season 2-7 overall and 2-5 in the Highland Conference. After starting the contest with two strong drives – including a touchdown – the Bobcats held a 7-0 lead until 4.2 seconds […]

Car seat safety checks Oct. 30 in Gerrish Township



Community car seat safety checks will be held Oct. 30 from noon to 3 p.m. at Gerrish Township Fire Department, located at 2997 East Higgins Lake Dr., Roscommon. Those who wish to have their child’s car seat checked can make an appointment by calling (989) 915-2752 or parents can stop in and get in line. Children must be present when […]

St. James High Tea



The clink of cup and saucer coming together and the chatter of nearly 133 women filled the St. James Catholic Church Parish Hall Oct. 21 as the annual High Tea fundraiser made its return. This is the 17th year the fundraiser event has been held at the church, after taking a break due to COVID-19 last fall. “I thought it […]

Chamber seeking officials for 2022 Tip-up Town ‘Where Memories are Made’



The Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce is looking for Tip-up Town, U.S.A., candidates to fill a variety of memory-making roles.As TUT 2022 approaches, candidates for mayor and marshal will need to apply. The theme will be “Where Memories are Made.”The Tip-up Town queen will again be sponsored by Kabinetree Koncepts. This is not a beauty contest, but, rather, each contestant […]

MSUE to offer free Forest Forensics event



Forest forensics is the art and science of using landscape features to learn more about the history of an area. Nearly every hill, pile of rocks or clearing tells a story of past events — if people pay attention.Michigan State University Extension, in collaboration with the Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and Washtenaw County Conservation District, is […]

Bart’s Day at Collins Elementary



Pioneer Hills Marine supports NMCAC through charitable giving program



Pioneer Hills Marine has partnered with the Bill & Kristin Fenech Foundation on behalf of Barletta Pontoon Boats, a premier pontoon boat manufacturer, to promote charitable giving across the country in local communities.The announcement was made during the Model Year 2022 Barletta Pontoon Boat dealer meeting in August, 2021, as part of the recent acquisition of Barletta by Winnebago Industries […]

Roscommon County 4-H membership roundup underway



Roscommon County 4-H is holding a membership roundup during the months of October and November. Those who enroll or renew their 4-H membership by Dec.1 will be entered into a prize drawing.The 4-H program is the largest youth organization in the nation, reaching nearly six million young people through Cooperative Extension – a community of more than 100 public universities […]