Tick season is here, what to know
By Staff | on June 13, 2024
By Athena Schrader athena.schrader@houghtonlakeresorter.com “The tick population has come on strong this year. The mild winter and spring weather has allowed more ticks to survive. Take steps now to protect family members and pets from tick bites.” This was a statement given by the Central Michigan District Health Department in a May 14 press release. “A tick’s lifespan consists of […]
The Last Hurrah
Kilbourn ends teaching career with ‘best show’ ever
By Krista Tacey | on June 13, 2024
Story and photos by Krista Tacey-Cater It was nothing short of a full-blown, kick-ass rock show. There is no other way to describe the energy that filled the Roscommon High School auditorium the evening of May 31 when the RHS Steel Syndicate and Winds of Change performed the live Q100.3 Radio Show. There were lights, there was loud, rockin’ music, […]
Suspect charged in driving death of Roscommon man last fall
By Staff | on June 13, 2024
A Houghton Lake man has been arrested and arraigned in District Court in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident last November. According to a Roscommon County Sheriff’s Office press release, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched Nov. 4, 2023, to the accident at the corner of North Flint Road and School Road in Markey Township. Upon arriving, deputies found one vehicle left […]
Lake Township appoints Surprenant as trustee
By Cheryl Holladay | on June 13, 2024
By Cheryl Holladay The Lake Township Board June 11 appointed a trustee to fill the vacancy left by Trustee David Russo Jr. Pam Surprenant, former Lake Township clerk, was appointed to the trustee position. Russo had submitted his resignation at the township board’s May 14 meeting. Supervisor Tony Farhat told the Resorter that during board comment, Russo had handed him […]
Sunrise Run to benefit NMCAC
By Cheryl Holladay | on June 13, 2024
Higgins Lake is an ideal location for running and June 15 offers an excellent opportunity to experience it during the 14th annual Higgins Lake Sunrise Run. The event benefits the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center, Roscommon. The mission of NMCAC is to reduce the trauma of child abuse and neglect by providing prevention, intervention and advocacy. NMCAC provides services to […]
Former Houghton Lake Chase to make way for new Shell
By Cheryl Holladay | on June 06, 2024
By Cheryl Holladay The former Houghton Lake branch of Chase Bank is in the process of being demolished and removed from the property next to the Shell gas station on M-55. Roscommon Township Ordinance Enforcement Officer Rob Christian said the developer had stated the demolition project would begin when the weather broke. By late April, the trees on the property […]
HLHS Class of 2024 celebrates commencement as a ‘collective’
By Eric Hamp | on June 06, 2024
By Cheryl Holladay Houghton Lake High School’s Class of 2024 celebrated the culmination of their school careers June 2 at a commencement ceremony featuring 66 graduates. Principal Jeff Goodwin welcomed the graduates and their families, saying it was a privilege to witness this final year of the students’ high school experience. He said there was an abundance of memorable events […]
RCSO has new county badge patch display
By Cheryl Holladay | on June 06, 2024
By Cheryl Holladay The Roscommon County Sheriff’s Office is showcasing a collection of county badge patches on a Michigan map made of wood, created by Jail Sgt. Nate Spencer. The map is located inside the front office of the RCSO, 111 South 2nd St., Roscommon. Undersheriff Ben Lowe said for years, the RCSO had a collection of patches from various […]
SummerFest, Warbler Festival has a bit of something for everyone
By Cheryl Holladay | on June 06, 2024
By Cheryl Holladay The Village of Roscommon was bustling June 1, as visitors attended both SummerFest and Kirtland’s Warbler Festival. In addition, classic cars were on display in the Downtown Car Show, the inaugural citywide garage sale gave visitors a chance to browse through items and the Roscommon Area Historical Society had its buildings open to the public, offering tours […]
Houghton Lake Community Education graduates 30
By Cheryl Holladay | on June 06, 2024
By Cheryl Holladay Thirty Houghton Lake Community Education students in the Class of 2024 graduated in a June 1 commencement ceremony, held at Houghton Lake Junior/Senior High School. Taking part in commencement were 15 students graduating with high school diplomas and 15 GED graduates. HLCE Principal Heidi Palatka welcomed the students and their families, saying “today, we gather not only […]
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