Andre Tree Service’s perfect record came to an end with a 12-10 loss to Old Town Tavern July 10. The loss puts Andre at 7-1 and still atop the Houghton Lake Women’s Slo-pitch Softball League standings ...

The Juliano family won first place in the Long Point Golf Cart Fourth of July Parade. The annual parade took place July 5 on Long Point Drive at Houghton Lake, starting at noon, from Four Seasons ...

Blues guitarist and singer Larry McCray will be returning to Houghton Lake this weekend to headline the Houghton Lake Blues Festival. The Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Famer has been a ...

Helping to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Houghton-Higgins Lake Elks Lodge 1982 were (left to right) member Marcia McGee, Elks historian Deborah Gouin, Chaplain Lloyd Bonzo and 70th Anniversary ...

Compass By Dr. Stacey R. Gedeon “We are not assertive; we are a team!” This exact statement was uttered in a meeting that included health care providers, managers and executives. For context, an ...

By Cheryl Holladay The summer treatment for Eurasian watermilfoil took place on Houghton Lake in June, the Houghton Lake Improvement Board learned at its July 10 meeting. In his report to the board, ...

Patty Dennis aced the seventh hole at Ye Olde Country Club, Roscommon, June 23. Her perfect shot on the par 3 hole was witnessed by Susan Semack, Corey Hall and Nancy Lebo. (Courtesy photo) ...

Guardian Defense celebrated the opening of its retail store, 9013 N. Cut Rd. (Co. Road 100), Roscommon, July 3 with an open house, including free food and fun children’s activities. Co-owner Jake ...

I was born and raised at Houghton Lake. I have seen our community change in the last 25 years. Some people like the changes, some not so much. I happen to be in the not-so-much group. I’m a very ...

First Congregational Church of Roscommon is celebrating its 150th anniversary this summer. Pictured is a version of the church known as the “stone” church. The Rev. C.E. Peterson was pastor then and ...

A Houghton Lake man charged with homicide for the death of his 95-year-old mother has been sentenced in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon. John Miko, 62, was sentenced July 8 by Judge Robert W. Bennett to ...

Donn Angel Pérez instructs Sage Grabbe, 10, where and how to paint on a canvas during the Roscommon Art Festival July 12. Pérez paintedthroughout the day, inviting passersby to join in the creation of ...