Gerrish Township Asst. Chief Jim Lippert (left) watches with Lt. Jake Figley as they lower the ladder carrying firefighter Chris Carmany (in basket) July 12. More...

The Houghton Lake Community Schools Board of Education handled several personnel issues Monday at its first regular meeting since new members Betsy Mead and Dan McGregor began their terms. Lay-offs for two teachers were on the agenda. More...

With the help of more than 60 volunteers, almost 17,000 pounds of food was unloaded at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Prudenville, July 12 and distributed to 326 families. The food was received from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. More...

(Above) Houghton Lake’s new soccer board consists of (left to right) President Mark Souder, Vice-president Joe Wagner, Treasurer Zach Aldridge, Secretary Stacey Barnes, Coach Administrator Gail More...

The Fox Run Country Club, Grayling, golf league season is halfway finished and leaders of each league have been named. More...

The Department of Natural Resources announced today that a section between Townline and Reserve Roads of the Denton ORV Trail in Roscommon County will be temporarily closed due to extremely wet conditions. More...

Almost 400 years ago pilgrims established this country for religious freedom. Read the quotations from some of our great leaders, the Bible, and a French historian and political scientist. More...

It appears that weed growth on Houghton Lake’s South shore is occurring at a much more rapid and aggressive pace this year and is affecting boating and fishing. More...

We would like to send a special message to our fellow Weight Watchers. We made a commitment to do a 5K at Relay for Life and we did it! More...

Sarah Elisabeth Saglimbene, daughter of Dennis and Bonnie Saglimbene, Prudenville, and Jacob John Haller, son of John and Linda Haller, Anoka, MN, were united in marriage June 18, 2011, at Abundant Grace Assembly of God, Prudenville. More...

Sarah Firlik and Brandon Schroder, were united in marriage July 11, 2011, at Lakeview Park, Houghton Lake. A reception is planned for next summer. More...

Air Force Airman Ryan F. Hacker graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX. More...

A Wayne man was bound over to Circuit Court after a preliminary examination was held in 83rd District Court on several criminal sexual conduct charges. Scott D. More...