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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chartier holds a hummingbird while Kaycee Lewis of Grayling looks up close. Chartier is one of three people in the State of Michigan licensed to band hummingbirds. Lewis attended with her sisters, ...

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 ...

A MEDALHoughton Lake freshman Julia Sergeant runs toward the pole vault pit as she makes an attempt at the Division 3 State Track Finals Saturday at Kent City High School. Sergeant, who holds the high ...

By Melinda Myers Sunflowers are one of those happy plants many gardeners can’t resist planting. Kids love to watch the plants reach for the sky and everyone enjoys all the visitors. You are likely to ...

(Left to right) Houghton Lake High School senior Sidney Horski, maintenance employee Doug Marra, sophomore Qiaden Lindsey, senior Trisha Kartz and Houghton Lake Community Schools Director of ...

Houghton Lake senior Melanie Muringer slings a pitch toward an Oscoda batter during a district semifinal contest May 31 at Standish. Muringer struck out eight Owls while walking five, but the Bobcats ...

Tire stop volunteers Lisa Sutton (left) and Roscommon County Road Commissioner (District 3) Rex Wolfsen talk with Judy Maass of Denton Township. Roscommon County Recycling Committee Coordinator Scott ...

Roscommon Rotarian Tom O’Brien (left) and Roscommon Council President Mike Miller, along with Village of Roscommon Manager Ron Alden (hidden) unveil the new Kirtland’s warbler sculpture, located on ...