George Blahut, 89, of Houghton Lake takes in the view from the 27th floor of the newly renovated Westin Book-Cadillac Hotel during a visit to the downtown Detroit landmark Nov. 22. More...
There should be plenty of snow to provide a wintry atmosphere for Roscommon's 31st annual Christmas in the Village this weekend. A concert by area musical groups will kick off the celebration at 7 p.m. More...
Roscommon County Commissioners Nov. 26 agreed on a compromise plan to lower the legal winter level of Higgins Lake. In a 4-0 vote, commissioners passed a resolution to ask 34th Circuit Judge Michael J. More...
Michigan's winter weather season is just around the corner. It is a beautiful time of year to enjoy. Cold weather, snow and ice all lead to a variety of activities, sports and adventure that you can't get outdoors during the other three seasons. More...
Eating breakfast at Houghton Lake Community Schools will be encouraged on a wide-scale basis in January if students are allowed to eat breakfast for free, regardless of their free-and-reduced lunch status. More...
Bonnie Lou Bowman, 67, Houghton Lake, died Dec. 9, 2008, at her home, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held Friday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. at Houghton Lake Church of Christ, 1028 S. Loxley Road, Houghton Lake, with the Rev. More...
Terry John Dawson, 61, Roscommon, died Dec. 6, 2008, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. A service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. at the Grayling Moose Lodge. Burial was in Roscommon Village Cemetery. More...
Recently the Michigan Health & Hospital Association released a study of the benefit hospitals have in the community, aside from the obvious care for ill and injured patients. More...
Unless you don't watch any television, you are probably aware of the switch from analog TV to digital TV that is scheduled for February. Having grown up in the '70s, I know how to watch TV with the best of them. More...
CAROLERS (Above) St. Helen Girl Scouts sing Christmas carols as a crowd waits for the arrival of Santa Claus during the community's Santa Parade and Tree Lighting Nov. 28. (Above, right) The grand finale of St. Helen's Nov. More...
For decades after it was built in 1924, the Book-Cadillac Hotel was the place to stay in downtown Detroit. After closing in 1984, it sat vacant for 22 years, during which the building was stripped of almost everything of value. More...
Ten Roscommon County Sheriff's Department officers received awards for their roles in quickly solving a Sept. 22 armed robbery at a Houghton Lake residence. More...
Denton Township Police are investigating a series of break-ins at Houghton Lake businesses along M-55 that occurred over the weekend. All five of the break-ins likely occurred sometime Saturday night, according to police reports. More...
Roscommon County elected and appointed officials and non-union employees will receive 3% pay increases in 2009, county commissioners decided in a 3-1 vote Wednesday. Commissioner Marc Milburn of Dist. More...
Emergency workers from the Roscommon Township Fire Department and Houghton Lake Ambulance work to extricate driver Catherine Henning, 51, of Houghton Lake after she lost control of her vehicle on a snowy Emery Road Tuesday morning, about .3 miles wes More...
An intruder was arrested after the occupant of a Denton Township home heard him urinating on the floor of a bedroom Nov. 30. The occupant of the house told Roscommon County Sheriff's deputies he was awakened by the sound of someone urinating. More...
Roscommon Township firefighters pull away the door of a car involved in an accident at the intersection of M-55 and Knapp Road on the morning of Nov. 26 to clear the way for ambulance personnel to extricate Samantha Lupien, 29, of Prudenville. More...
Following Houghton Lake girls basketball games Tuesday night and Roscommon girls basketball contests Wednesday night, prep sports in Roscommon will be in full swing. More...
Despite a 15-point loss in their opening varsity basketball game to Kalkaska Tuesday night, Houghton Lake Coach Eric Drogt finds the biggest positive is his team of young women. The Bobcats, playing at home, were defeated 52-37. More...
The Kirtland Community College men's basketball team ended a five-game losing streak by topping the Olivet College JV squad, 64-62, in the consolation game of the Muskegon Community College Thanksgiving Tournament Saturday. More...
As the chairperson for this year's Santa's Workshop, all I can do is say WOW! Thank you to everyone in our community who participated by donating time, creativity or resources. More...
I would have expected a little more thought from the Heritage Foundation than I read in the guest opinion recently regarding "Bankruptcy, not bailout, for auto companies." First of all, ask yourself what fate the foreign auto companies would prefer More...
I can no longer sit quietly by while your readers are told that our Roscommon County road workers are not worth their "salt." For the past year and a half, my job has required travel over much of our Lower Peninsula. More...
St. Vincent DePaul of Prudenville, often referred to as St. Vinnie's, offers a variety of services for area residents, including the thrift store. More...
Children are at an increased risk of injury this month as families celebrate the holidays. According to safety experts at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, increased parental attention can protect children during this time. More...
Collin Patrick Hamp born in Midland Collin Patrick Hamp, the second son of Eric and Kristen Hamp, Houghton Lake, was born on Thanksgiving night, Nov. 27, at Mid Michigan Medical Center, Midland. More...
The Christmas concert season continues at Gerrish-Higgins Schools. Roscommon Middle School fifth and sixth grade bands and choirs will present their "Fall into Winter" concert Dec. 8. More...
Collins Elementary Kirtland's Warbler Festival Young Artists' Calendar winners for July was Keeley Woods. Honorable mentions were given to Brock Decker, Sarah Vick, Gloria Lambert, and Stephanie Eckstorm (not pictured). More...
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