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 & ...

Jim McCarty, widely known for his work with Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, wi ...

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 ...

Betty Ann Fulcher, 90, Houghton Lake, died July 6, 2026, at Houghton Lake. A service was held July 15 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Harry J. Will Funeral Homes, Livonia, handled ...

Julius Alvin Collins, 81, Roscommon, died June 27, 2026, at his home, in the presence and comfort of his family. He was born May 11, 1945, in Oregon County, Thayer, MO, the son of Julius and Ruby ...

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 ...

Roger Gerald Dinger, 83, Prudenville, died July 11, 2026, at his home, with his family by his side. Private family services will be held. Christler Funeral Home, Prudenville Chapel, handled ...

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 ...