Houghton Lake freshman Liam Plainte ran a personal-best to finish sixth overall at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch Invite in Mt. Pleasant Oct. 7. Plainte finished the 5,000m course in 17:54. He was the only high ...

TO HONOR THEM(Left to right) Gerrish Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Brandon Rodgers, Fire Chief Kristi Gilliam, Caitlyn Eldred and Justin Sanborn present wreaths in honor of Wesley D. Eldred ...

Brian Gilbert Burke, 90, Roscommon, died Sept. 20, 2025, after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. His family has chosen to remember him privately at this time and will celebrate his life at a ...

GOODBYE, BURGER KINGThe former Burger King, most recently operating as Bailey’s Place, undergoes demolition Sept. 18 by Saxton Heavy Equipment. Colter Saxton said the property is to be returned to dir ...

Isla Schaeffer finished fourth to lead Roscommon at a Mid-Michigan Golf Conference meet at Tawas Monday. Playing at Huron Breeze Golf Course, the Bucks finished third behind Tawas and Oscoda in the te ...

The six-member Gerrish Lyon Utility Authority Board approved the disbursement of refunds to GLUA supporters Monday, as part of the authority’s dissolution process. The board also ap ...

A celebration of the people and community of Roscommon is in the works for Saturday with the annual Rocktober Fest. Rocktober Fest, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 10:30 p.m., will feat ...

Is it a wonder the phrase “free speech” dominated internet searches last week after Charlie Kirk’s murder. I suspect from people on every part of the U.S. political spectrum it is one of the few nexus ...

Former Family Restaurant owner Estella N. “Tillie” Gray, 88, Prudenville, died Sept. 27, 2025, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. At her request, no services will be held. Christler Funeral Home, ...

Houghton Lake Area Historical Society member Caroline McCleery, 99, Prudenville, died July 27, 2025, at home, with family by her side. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place. No ...

Rebecca Christine Deppe, 98, Roscommon, died Sept. 10, 2025, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Her family plans to celebrate her inspiring life during Kentucky ...