Tip-up Town 2009 has some new "M&Ms" on the table. Voted in Saturday at the annual Kickoff at Houghton Lake High School were Mayor "Keeper Cold" Carol LaRue and Marshal "Snowflake" Sue Lulis of the Goldfish Party. More...
With plenty of snow on the ground, there's never been a better time to give cross-country skiing or snowshoeing a try, and you can do that for free during 2009 Winter Trails this Saturday. More...
Team captains for the Relay for Life of Roscommon County will meet Jan. 12 at the American Legion Hall, Houghton Lake. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. More...
At a time when the nationwide credit crisis is making it harder for many people to obtain the money they need to improve their homes, the Roscommon County Housing Commission is busier than ever. More...
The varsity wrestling team at Houghton Lake High School will get a chance to both compete and socialize with some of the best high school wrestlers in Japan next week when they will participate in the Michigan-Japan Wrestling Cultural Exchange prog More...
Houghton Lake senior Andy Holmes scored 32 as he led the Bobcats to a 67- 56 win over Lake Leelanau St. Mary in the Kalkaska Christmas Tournament Dec. 30. More...
The Kirtland Community College men's basketball team let a potential win slip away Monday as host Delta College Pioneers rallied for an 82-74 conference victory in Saginaw. More...
There was way too much sickness, death and misfortune in 2008. But one bright spot for me was making a new acquaintance I hope to cultivate in 2009. More...
The impact of both the state and nation's anemic economic health is having an impact locally which is evidenced by the goal thermometer sign of the United Way campaign in Roscommon County. More...
General Motors announced this week that it is going to auction off some of its most unique automobiles starting next week to help improve its cash flow. The expected proceeds from the auction of these rare autos is less than $5 million. More...
Heidi Marie Bishop and Brett Alan Zubeck were married June 21, 2008, at the home of the groom's parents. Pastor Bud Mann officiated the double ring outdoor ceremony. More...
Qiaden Riley Lindsey, son of Jenevieve Valenzuela and Jonathon Lindsey, Houghton Lake, was the first baby born in the new year at Covenant Medical Center, Saginaw. The boy was born Jan. 1, 2009. More...
Drs. Brian and Mandy Mahalak of Birmingham, AL, announce the birth of their daughter, Lucy Jane Mahalak. The baby was born Dec. 15, 2008 in Birmingham, weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Dr. More...
For the first time, Kirtland Community College will offer two on-line business classes during the 2009 winter semester that starts Jan. 10. According to Dr. More...
The Battle of the Books is back and bigger than ever. This year, the Houghton Lake Public Library and the Gerrish-Higgins School District Public Library will welcome the McBain Community Library to the battle. More...
A Macomb man was arrested in Macomb County after fleeing Richfield Township Police officers who were investigating his alleged involvement in a domestic assault case Jan. 2. Ronald E. More...
Ed Nellist of Dist. 1 and Bob Schneider of Dist. 3 were elected chairman and vice-chairman in 3-2 votes at the 2009 organizational meeting of the Roscommon County Board of Commissioners Wednesday. Nellist was elected chairman over freshman Dist. More...
An incident in which an offroad vehicle driver ended up being arrested for fleeing and eluding police should serve as a lesson to ORV'ers, according to Det. Sgt. John Wybraniec of the Roscommon County Sheriff's Department. More...
Myrtle Irene Moore, Higgins Lake, died at the age of 88 Jan. 7, 2009, at Mercy Manor, Grayling. Pastor Andrew Gookin will officiate a service Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m at Messiah Lutheran Church, Roscommon. More...
Phyllis Karbowski, 83, Higgins Lake, died Jan. 9, 2009, at Grayling Mercy Hospital. Father Anthony Citro will officiate a service Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. More...
Gary D. Davidson, 68, Higgins Lake, died Jan. 3, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at Markey Community Baptist Church Jan. 10 at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. James N. Kent officiating. More...
Many folks are happy to see 2008 fade into the distance. Between the rollercoaster stock market, tightening credit availability and falling home Social Security's values, most of us have taken a financial beating. More...
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In 2006, Michigan's bass anglers finally got what they'd sought for years - an opportunity to fish for their favorite quarry across the state before the official opening day (the Saturday before Memorial Day). More...
Mark Phelps of Houghton Lake caught this 6 1/2 pound walleye ice fishing on Houghton Lake Dec. 30. The whopper measured 26 1/2 inches. Phelps is a senior at Houghton Lake High School. (Courtesy photo) More...
The Houghton Lake-based band, Herd, recently announced it has been signed as the headliner band at The Shelter, Detroit, Jan. 17. Doors open at 4 p.m. Several bands will perform prior to Herd. More...
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