Floyd Dee Wallington, 88, Houghton Lake, died June 13, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center, West Branch. A memorial service was held June 20 at Merritt-Butterfield Community Church. Interment will be ...

First Presbyterian Church of Forest Lake Youth Group members (from left) Margaret Boberski, Anna Jasper and Beckett Gore work to remove the siding from the Metro Park concession stand June 9. The ...

By Cheryl Holladay Following Lyon Township’s May 21 decision to dissolve the Gerrish Lyon Utility Authority, the GLUA board June 10 began the dissolution process. The board did not agree on many ...

To the residents of Roscommon County. If you are being mugged by an imposter U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, you are allowed to stand your ground. Remember ICE operates legally ...

Michigan State Police, Houghton Lake, responded to a fire June 6 in Roscommon Township that fatally injured the 64-year-old homeowner, Barbara Renkola. Trooper Kyle Kehn said he and a Denton Township ...

Northern Lakes Properties knocked Always Available/Sharks Den from the ranks of the unbeaten in Houghton Lake Women’s Slo-pitch Softball League play June 12. Northern Lakes topped Always/Sharks, 15-9, ...

Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center therapist Robert Nixon blasts a horn to start the 5K run July 14 at South Higgins Lake State Park. More than 500 people came out to run and walk in ...

James Saver “Jim” Mrdutt Sr., 76, Prudenville, died June 8, 2025, at home. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Former Skip’s Lounge owner Sigmund Joseph “Skip” Sliwa, 83, Houghton Lake, died June 15, 2025, at home, with his family at his side. At his request, no services will be conducted. Interment will be in ...

Brian Scott Davis, 42, Houghton Lake, died June 9, 2025, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. A service was held June 17 at Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake Chapel. Memorial contributions may ...

The following were recently arraigned in 82nd District Court (all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law): Martin E. Clark, 63, Toledo, OH, demanded ...

By Cheryl Holladay The Houghton Lake Community Schools Board of Education Monday approved two-year contracts for the Houghton Lake Education Association (HLEA) and Houghton Lake Educational Support ...