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 ...

KIRTLAND’S WARBLER SCULPTURERoscommon 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 warb ...

Alfred J. Williams, 93, Roscommon, died June 5, 2025, at his home, in the presence and comfort of his family. A service was held June 11 at Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon. Burial will ...

Houghton Lake High School senior Sidney Horski, maintenance employee Doug Marra, sophomore Qiaden Lindsey, senior Trisha Kartz and Houghton Lake Community Schools Director of Operations George Rieger ...

Shortly after graduating from the United States Naval Academy and being commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps, Colin Dupon and Sean Patti met for a photo on the field at ...

The Houghton Lake Community Education Class of 2025 is presented to their family, friends and supporters at commencement May 31. Staff members, graduates and GED recipients pictured are (front row, ...

As Houghton Lake’s Brody Chudzinski slides into second base, Roscommon’s Jacob Ziebell jumps to make a catch at second from catcher Jack Patchin. Chudzinski successfully stole second base but was ...

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 ...

Hamilton on Foreign Policy By Lee H. Hamilton I do not remember being as concerned about the quality of our political leadership and the direction our leaders want to take the country as I am today.

American Legion Auxiliary Post 245, Prudenville, will host a fundraiser walk for veterans June 14. Held at Bobcat Stadium at Houghton Lake Junior/Senior High School, 4433 West Houghton Lake Dr. (M-55) ...

The Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce will host a Touch-a-Truck event June 14. At the free, family-friendly event, children can climb onto various commercial vehicles and honk the horn or flash the ...

By Ashley Patti Judge Robert W. Bennett signed a proposed order to temporarily amend the 1982 order establishing the legal level of Houghton Lake during a hearing in 34th Circuit Court May 30.