2021-05-20

2021-05-20 E-Edition

Food distribution Saturday at RAPS bus garage



The next Roscommon food distribution will be Saturday at the Roscommon Area Public Schools (RAPS) bus garage.Food will be provided by the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, starting at approximately 10 a.m. Food may be received until it runs out.The bus garage is located at 301 West Sunset Dr., Roscommon, west of Roscommon Elementary School.Sponsors are the Houghton Lake Knights […]

Son born to Waugh, Myerchalk



Codey Waugh and Aulbrey Myerchalk of St. Helen announce the birth of their son, Levi.The baby was born March 18, 2021, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces.Maternal grandmother is Carrie Franks and paternal grandmother is Sheri Baden.

Gilliams name daughter Delaney Grace



Dylan and Makayla Gilliam of Roscommon, announce the birth of their daughter, Delaney Grace.Born April 27, 2021, at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital, the baby weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 inches long at birth.Maternal grandparents are Melissa Ayers of Roscommon and Eric Smith of Cheboygan. Maternal great-grandparents are Clarissa Griesbach of Roscommon and Kim and Tom Smith of […]

Our Lady annual golf outing June 4 at Pineview Highlands



Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School will host its eighth annual Alumni & Friends Golf Outing June 4 at Pineview Highlands Golf Course.The fun starts at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start. The cost is $50 per golfer, which includes a hot dog at the turn, games and prizes for first and second places.Players can register in groups […]

Haunted Heights Paracon Saturday at Playhouse



Haunted Heights Paracon 2021 is set for May 22 at the Houghton Lake Historical Playhouse.Speakers from across the state will be in attendance, along with some TV personalities and vendors, all day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.The speakers will cover all subjects paranormal. There will be psychic readers available for readings.General tickets are $30. There are a few VIP […]

St. Helen Backyard BBQ Cookoff kicks off summer



St. Helen will kick off the summer season this weekend with the 10th annual St. Helen Chamber of Commerce Backyard BBQ Cookoff Summer Kick-Off and Family Fun Day this Saturday.The cookoff will take place at Richfield Township Park with BBQ rib -udging taking place at 1 p.m. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third places and a cook’s […]

Bobcat thinclads led by Patti, 400m relay team



Despite dropping a pair of double-dual track meets to Manton and McBain, Houghton Lake had some bright spots at a Highland Conference contest May 11 in McBain. Houghton Lake senior Sean Patti won the 100m dash (12.44) and the 400m relay team of Patti, Bradly Bates, Kaleb Firman and Isaac Robbins took first as well (50.08). In the boys scoring, […]

Soccer shutouts equal three wins, trophy for Bobcats


After shutting out Grayling May 12, the Houghton Lake girls soccer team won the Oscoda Soccer Invitational May 15. The Bobcats beat Grayling, 4-0, in a non-conference contest at Grayling and followed up with wins over Oscoda and Roscommon to take the tournament title. Grayling win Strong passing helped lead Houghton Lake to a 4-0 non-conference road win at Grayling […]

Bobcats downed by Aggies, Falcons in doubleheaders



After dropping a pair of Highland Conference contests to Beal City May 11, Houghton Lake fell to visiting Ogemaw Heights in a doubleheader May 13.Beal CityThe Aggies, ranked eighth in Division 4 by the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association, beat the Bobcats 6-0 in the opener and took the nightcap, 11-1.In the first game, Houghton Lake managed just two […]