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 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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Houghton Lake sophomore Morgan Plutt looks down the track as she sprints out of the starting line during the 300m hurdles at the Highland Conference Championship Meet at McBain. Plutt won the race by ...

Houghton Lake Community Schools will host commencement exercises this weekend. This year’s Houghton Lake High School Class of 2025 boasts four valedictorians and two salutatorians. The graduation ...

Houghton Lake senior Tyler Bailey chips a shot toward the cup on the 11th hole at The Quest Monday. Bailey shot an 81 in the Highland Conference Championship, finishing second in the conference and ...