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 will be held Friday, June 20, at 11 a.m., at Merritt-Butterfield Community ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Pe ...

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 ...

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 ...

JUMPING TOWARDA 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 ...

(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 ...

Sixth grader Blaine Wheeler relishes the color as he passes by (left to right) Braylin Barnes, Addy Lewis and Madyson Bovay. By Cheryl Holladay Interact members, under the umbrella of Houghton Lake ...

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 cere ...