Merit Network, Inc., hosted an informational meeting at the Houghton Lake Public Library Aug. 10 about Houghton Lake’s role in Merit’s future fiber-optic network. More...

The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, representing more than 3,000 family physicians across the state, is urging families and parents throughout Michigan to have their children vaccinated before sending them off to school. More...

Workers from Fahrner Asphalt and Sealers, LLC (left to right) Andy Wielinga of Irons, and Matt Braley and Eric Joslin of Mesick apply chip seal to Markey Road (County Road 100) last week. More...

Eating bananas for breakfast in the living room of Bob and Clarita Fedewa’s Long Point home, Captains of the Grand Ledge High School Girls Swim Team Lindsay Brown and Alyssa Miller chat before taking their last cross-lake swim at Houghton Lake More...

Members of the Houghton Lake High School varsity soccer team huddle up after practice Aug. 11 and participate in an intense cheer led by senior captain and Bobcat goalkeeper Adam Frey. More...

With one week remaining in the regular season of the Houghton Lake Men’s Slo-pitch Softball League, three teams are still in contention for the Lower Division championship. More...

Just like you, I pay taxes. I am also a state worker. Just like you, I want my state government to be efficient and accountable. My family and I also deserve to access and use the services the state provides. More...

When the economy suffers, everyone suffers, except our local government it appears. Gerrish Township is a point in case. More...

As the 2011/2012 school year approaches, it’s time to once again put our children’s education first and do the right thing. A COOR Intermediate School District special education millage increase will be on the ballot Nov. 8th. More...

To commemorate the third anniversary of Sara’s Bears, a program initiated by the late Sara Murdoch, Houghton Lake, a celebration will be held Aug. 28 at Houghton Lake United Methodist Church, where she was a member. More...

Adrain Workman, 8, Prudenville, takes her turn on the slippery slide set up by organizers of Abundant Grace Assembly of God Aug. 12, the last day of Vacation Bible School. More...

Amber Kay Rosenbrock, daughter of Charlene Morris of Seattle, WA, and Kurt and Ann Rosenbrock of Midland, and Corey Lee Nielsen, son of Stacy and Mike Kendziorski of Munger and Daniel Lee Nielsen of Houghton Lake, were united in marriage July 23, 201 More...

Emergency personnel from Denton Township tend to victims of an accident which occurred on M-55 at Maplewood Street at 3:28 p.m. Aug. 15. More...

Question: Can a person ride in the back of a pickup truck? Answer: It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 to ride in the open bed of a pickup at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour on a public roadway. More...

A Roscommon man reported his car’s tires were slashed during the early morning hours of Aug. 12. More...