State Police at the Houghton Lake Post took several reports on cases involving thefts of property last week. A 56-year-old Houghton Lake man called police on Oct. More...

Judge Daniel L. Sutton recently arraigned the following in 83rd District Court: Andrew L. Boughner, 29, Roscommon, waived preliminary examination and was bound over to Circuit Court on a charge of filing a false report of a felony. More...

Employees at the China Buffet King, Houghton Lake, separated two women who tangled with each other in the restaurant Oct. 18. More...

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Houghton Lake resident John D. Elliott, 71, died Oct. 27, 2008, at his home. A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. at Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. More...

Gary LaVerne Lytle, 55, Higgins Lake, died Oct. 27, 2008, at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, after a battle to receive a lung transplant. He was surrounded by his children and friend, Mary. A service will be held Friday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. More...

With fraud and scams on the rise, older Americans remain a primary target for unscrupulous individuals. More...

The Kiwanis Club of Houghton Lake held its installation luncheon of new officers Oct. 8. The new officers were inducted by District 20 Lt. Governor Dave Crawford of Gladwin. The guest speaker was Denny Kiroff, Governor of Michigan Kiwanis. More...

Sangomore's Restaurant at Forest Dunes Golf Club near Roscommon will host the annual regional Business After Hours for Ogemaw, Oscoda, Roscommon and Crawford Counties Oct. 29 from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. More...

As the rest of the nation feels the impact of a sluggish economy, it comes as no surprise that citizens are pausing to ask: "How can government save money?" Local government officials are working hard to ensure that wise spending takes place in th More...

I have been a resident of Markey Township for more than 30 years. During that time I have attended a great many township board meetings and budget workshops. Before you go to the polls for the general election on Nov. More...

The Michigan State Police ICHAT Internet records available to everyone show Michael Craig Cooley, DOB 8/4/1958, age 50, whom I understand is the Roscommon County Sheriff Democratic candidate, has a criminal and drunk driving record. More...

Murlan and Helen Miller of Defiance, OH, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house hosted by John and Beverly Fitch for neighbors and friends at Houghton Lake. Married Oct. 12, 1958, at St. More...

Alan Terrian, who enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps' Delayed Entry Program in September, recently departed for recruit training at Marine Corps Recuit Depot, San Diego. More...

The revival was to start Sept. 28 and end Oct. 1. However, it started before the scheduled date and is still underway. Seven weeks ago when Pastor Roger Green first came to Lake St. Helen Baptist Church, he gave a sermon before seven people. More...

Houghton Lake High School will host its 15th annual Veteran's Day Assembly Nov. 11. A reception will be hosted by the senior class for area veterans beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. A breakfast buffet will be offered by Mrs. More...

Andrew Kreiner, 2008 graduate of Houghton Lake High School, has earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of his exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program exams. More...

If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, it's important to pay extra attention to your oral health. More...