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 ...

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 ...

Nancy Wednieski of Prudenville, Michigan passed away mercifully on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 83. Nancy was the beloved wife of Bob for 62 years, and mother to Lori, David (Donna) and William ...

Debra Ann O’Connor, 69, Prudenville, died May 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Memorial ...

Margaret Lucille Green, 102, Higgins Lake, died May 29, 2025, at The Brook of Grayling. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake Chapel, ...

Henrietta Ethel Heitmeyer, 73, Prudenville, died May 30, 2025, at home, with her family by her side. At her request, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...