Miko arraigned, $1 million bond issued in death of 95-year-old mother
By Eric Hamp | on August 01, 2024
A Houghton Lake man was charged with homicide Wednesday morning for the death of his 95-year-old mother. John Miko, 60, was arraigned in 82nd District Court, Roscommon, on charges of vulnerable adult abuse first degree, assault by strangulation and homicide – first degree. Miko remains in the custody of the Roscommon County Jail on a $1 million bond. According to […]
RAPS to seek $12.8 million bond proposal
By Cheryl Holladay | on August 01, 2024
By Cheryl Holladay The Roscommon Area Public Schools Board of Education July 15 approved a bond resolution proposal that will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. Superintendent Cathy Erickson told the board she met with state officials to certify a $12.8 million bond proposal. The board will be asking voters in the school district whether to approve the 12-year bond […]
RCSO, agencies investigating string of vehicle thefts
By Staff | on August 01, 2024
The Roscommon County Sheriff’s Office, the Denton Township Police Department and Michigan State Police have been investigating a series of stolen vehicles, larcenies from vehicles and larceny of firearms in the Prudenville area. In a July 31 press release, the RCSO said many vehicles were broken into during overnight hours on many occasions and several vehicles were stolen over many […]
Stern hoping for incident-free Bud Bash this Saturday
By Staff | on August 01, 2024
This Saturday a crowd of boaters are expected to take to the waters of Houghton Lake near The Limberlost for Bud Bash – the annual party on the water. Roscommon County Sheriff Ed Stern said he is hoping the weekend remains incident free, while visitors enjoy themselves and remain responsible. He cautioned those who go to Bud Bash to not […]
MDHHS observes second anniversary of 988 crisis line
By Staff | on August 01, 2024
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is recognizing the past year’s success since launching the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Michigan in 2022. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, is a 24/7 toll-free nationwide hotline made up of a network of local call centers across the country that […]
County proposals, township races to be determined in primary election
By Cheryl Holladay | on August 01, 2024
Roscommon County voters will cast their ballots Aug. 6 in the primary election. Candidate profiles were published in the July 25 edition of the Resorter. For voters who have not already mailed in their absentee voter ballots or voted during the nine days of early voting (July 27 through Aug. 4), they may visit their township hall to cast […]
Smith sentenced to up to 30 years for death of pedestrian
By Staff | on August 01, 2024
A Roscommon man was sentenced in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, to up to 30 years in prison for killing a Houghton Lake woman last June while she was walking her dog on Co. Road 100. Robert L. Smith III, then 31, was charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance causing death, driving with a revoked/suspended license causing […]
82nd District Court Judge Mary A. Beebe
By Cheryl Holladay | on August 01, 2024
The following were recently arraigned in 82nd District Court: Christopher D. Assemany, 52, Highland, demanded preliminary examination within 21 days on a charge of fourth degree fleeing a police officer. The Gerrish Township Police Department made the arrest. The date of offense was June 27. Bond was set at $10,000. Cory A. Corlew, 43, Clio, demanded preliminary examination within 21 […]
Barricaded, armed man arrested, arraigned following standoff
By Staff | on August 01, 2024
A 32-year-old Roscommon man was arrested and charged after a standoff with law enforcement officers July 25. Anthony S. Cooper was arraigned in the 82nd District Court by Judge Mary A. Beebe July 29 on charges of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and possession of a firearm during […]
Assault with crossbow leads to arrest
By Staff | on August 01, 2024
Gerrish Township police officers arrested a male resident on a felonious assault charge the morning of July 25 after a female resident drove to the police department to report a domestic violence incident. The victim told police the suspect had pointed a loaded crossbow at her and ended up shooting it at a piece of furniture. She escaped with one […]
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