Common Roots

07/18/2026

Thank you Neil Bellanger and Roscommon County Road Commission for taking a moment to explain for us the Local Road Improvement millage that's on the August 4 Primary ballot.

Neil will be at our Candidate & Millage Proposal Forum Sunday, July 19, from 12-2PM at Irish Kilt Brewing Company. All are invited to join us to meet candidates for local offices and learn about local millage proposals. Get informed and cast a vote for the leadership and the services you want in your community.

07/18/2026

Meet candidates running for local offices and learn about local millage proposals you will see on the August 4 Primary ballot.

If you are a candidate or represent an agency with a millage and would like one of the open timeslots to introduce yourself and your campaign, message Common Roots.

See you Sunday, July 19, 12-2PM at Irish Kilt Brewing Company!

07/17/2026

Here is the candidate lineup for this Sunday.

12:00 Ed Stern Sheriff Road Patrol

12:10 911 mileage proposal

12:20 Anna Sylvester South Branch township supervisor

12:30 Susan Dillion Prosecuting Attorney

12:40 Rachel Longendyke Teeter District 105

12:50. open

1:00 Neil Belanger Roscommon Road commission

1:10 Dave Bassett Higgins Township office

1:15 Paula Whittington School Board HL

1:30 Jana Falsetta Roscommon School Board

1:40 open

1:50 open

07/17/2026

911 Emergency Telephone System and Central Dispatch Operations is seeking a millage renewal on the August 4 Primary ballot. Here's information about the important services that millage covers.

07/17/2026

Join us at Irish Kilt Brewing Company on Sunday, July 19, 12-2PM. Meet local candidates and hear about the local millage proposals you will find on the August 4 Primary ballot.
Informed voting: It's a good thing.

07/16/2026

And here's a fun way to help the A.R.K. / Association to Rescue Kritters while celebrating their work!

!!! REMINDER !!!

Join us this Saturday for the 2026 Annual Wildlife Expo hosted by ARK (Association to Rescue Kritters)!

This is a completely FREE event packed with fun activities for all ages.

Where: Open space next to the Public Library
(4431 West Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI)

When: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

What’s happening:

- Meet live animal ambassadors
- Scavenger hunt & games
- Teddy bear surgery with Dr V
- Face painting
- Silent auction
- Snacks

Stop by to meet your wild neighbors and learn all about wildlife conservation. We can't wait to see you there!

07/16/2026

If you'd like to help the A.R.K. / Association to Rescue Kritters help your wild neighbors, check out their post. The work they do is amazing!

07/16/2026

📣 HEY! Are YOU running for local office or school board?
We have some remaining open slots for our “Community Candidate & Proposal Forum” this Sunday, we would LOVE for you to be a part of this!!!

If you are interested in a short slot to introduce yourself to community members, please let us know!

If you are a representative for a millage proposal we would love to hear from you as well! Proposals, local positions, school board! 😊

ALL are welcome, this is non partisan as always. Come meet those running to represent your community and learn about the proposals you will see on your ballot in August!

THIS SUNDAY 12-2pm @ The Irish Kilt
We hope to see you there!!!

Please consider sharing so we can reach all possibly interested individuals and make this a great informative afternoon for our communities.

07/16/2026

Fellow Americans! Common Roots challenges you to a fun and informative evening celebrating the USA on her 250th year!
Join us as we explore the documents that shape our nation. Teams of four compete for fun prizes, and for the glory. 😊

Constitutional Trivia, Wednesday, July 22, at Irish Kilt Brewing Company.

If you are able, please bring a non-perishable food donation for County Food Pantry.

07/16/2026