HAZY HOUGHTON LAKEFishermen's Paradise at Houghton Lake was empty Thursday evening as boaters avoided Houghton Lake and the smokey skies from Canadian wildfires. The usually busy boat ramp on Houghton ...

The Houghton Lake Blues Festival has a fresh, new lineup this year, featuring headliner Chicago-based band, Lil’ Ed & ...

Rodney Jack Lewis, 80, Houghton Lake, died July 13, 2026, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, surrounded by friends. A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 23, at 11 a.m., at Pine Tree ...

Facing criminal sexual conduct charges in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, David Russo Sr., Houghton Lake, filed for a change of venue at his pretrial hearing July 14. Russo, having been charged with th ...

Suzanne Marilyn Toaz, 94, Higgins Lake, died July 1, 2026, at home, with her family by her side. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 23, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of the North, 149 W ...

ACED HOLE NINEDavid Morse of Montrose aced the ninth hole at Ye Olde Country Club, Roscommon, June 19. Morse (left) was golfing with Dave Aikens (right), who witnessed the hole in one. (Courtesy phot ...

Lifelong Merritt resident Marilyn Myers will host the 34th annual Merritt Country Music Festival Sunday, July 19, at the Merritt pavilion. A member of the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame, Myers wi ...

Many Higgins Lake residents rely on private wells for their drinking water. Unlike public water systems, private wells are the responsibility of the homeowner. Regular testing is one of the best ways ...

Screenshot Sarah Margaret Beck, 87, Roscommon, died July 6, 2026, at Crawford Continuing Care Center, Grayling. In accordance ...

CARE AND COMPASSIONHoughton Lake High School teacher Tom Blanchard opened the Comfort Closet in 2021. Students in need are able to get clothing, shoes and personal care items from the closet at ...

The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $2.8 million project to chip seal more than 13 miles of US-127 from the Muskegon River in Roscommon County to I-75 in Crawford County.

When you think of riding a bike across Lower Michigan, you might think about how much time it takes, how many resources you might need or where you plan to stay if weat ...