A dozen RAPS staff members to retire
March 14, 2024
By Cheryl Holladay The makeup of the staff at Roscommon Area Public Schools will change significantly next fall, following the retirements of 12 teachers and...
Filing deadline for upcoming partisan primary election April 23
March 14, 2024
The filing deadline for all individuals interested in running for county or township partisan positions in the August primary is Tuesday, April 23, at 4...
Lake designates half of ARPA funds
March 14, 2024
By Cheryl Holladay Lake Township will use a portion of its ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds toward a new truck chassis for the fire...
Mark Randolph Potvin
March 14, 2024
Richard “Dick” Scheufler
March 14, 2024
Janice L. “Jenny” Webber
March 14, 2024
Michigan remains cloudy during Sunshine Week
March 14, 2024
Let that sun shine
March 14, 2024
Thanks Chief Hill for your years of service
March 14, 2024
Bucks district champions with three-point win over Owls
March 14, 2024
The Bucks moved on to regional play against Elk Rapids Monday night with the 49-46 victory (see page B11...
Elks stifle Bucks in regionals
March 14, 2024
Roscommon could not slow down Elk Rapids Monday night as the Elks advanced to the regional finals with a 57-19...
CHA to play baseball, softball at Richfield Township Park
March 14, 2024
By Krista Tacey-Cater krista.tacey@houghtonlake resorter.com High school baseball and softball are coming to Richfield Township Park this season, as the...
Bucks dispatch Bobcats en route to district final
March 14, 2024
Houghton Lake had a great start, but Roscommon had an even better finish in a 45-27 district semifinal win March...
Buck boys run into ‘buzzsaw’ in regional loss
March 14, 2024
Roscommon’s boys basketball season came to an end in a regional loss to Elk Rapids March 5, 81-50. “We ran...
Winter leagues in the books at Tee Box
March 14, 2024
Winter leagues recently finished at Tee Box Indoor Golf, Houghton Lake. Both the singles and doubles leagues played in Maui...
WWII veteran Harold Scott celebrates 100th birthday
March 14, 2024
A 100th birthday party was hosted by Harold Scott’s family and held at The Brook of Roscommon March 10. Approximately 60 friends and family members were in attendance to celebrate his milestone. Presentations of a Veterans Affairs plaque and a Navy flag were awarded by Navy veteran and Heartland Hospice...
‘Shenanigans’ shopping in Village March 16
March 14, 2024
St. Patty’s Day “Shenanigans” in the Village of Roscommon will take place March 16. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., shoppers may stop in at participating businesses for chances to win prizes at each store. The event is being promoted by the Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber of Commerce. Executive Director Tracy...
A.R.K. volunteer classes to be offered this month
March 14, 2024
The A.R.K. (Association to Rescue Kritters) will be offering new volunteer classes for people who enjoy working with animals. Classes are scheduled for March 20, from 1 to 3 p.m., and March 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Backus Township Hall (located next...
Roscommon’s music revue highlights 80s, 90s bands
March 14, 2024
Roscommon High School will present “Back to the 80s & 90s Music Revue” Saturday, March 16. “Just when I think we cannot outperform our last...
Choir concert highlights Roscommon middle school, high school singers
March 14, 2024
By Cheryl Holladay The choirs of Roscommon High School and Roscommon Middle School presented a choir concert, “Our Festival Celebration,” March 7, featuring songs recently...