2021-06-23

Paddlers ply Muskegon in annual Throw Down



By Gabe SternA record number of C-1 (single paddler) racers competed in this year’s Muskegon River Throw Down June 19 at Houghton Lake. With the start and finish line at the Northshore Lounge, paddlers raced on Houghton Lake and the Muskegon River both days. The C-2 (two padlers) race was held June 20. Organized by Sean Brabant, the canoe race […]

Margaret A. Blanchard



Margaret A. Blanchard, 79, Houghton Lake Heights, died June 20, 2021, at home, with her family by her side.A service will be held Friday, June 25, at 11 a.m., at Abundant Grace Assembly of God, Prudenville, with Pastor Dennis Saglimbene officiating. Visitation will be held Friday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may […]

5 Star/Old 27 bombs Anchor Inn, two tied for second



Undefeated 5 Star Detail/Old 27 Auto remained perfect with a 20-8 mercy-rule victory over Anchor Inn Monday in Houghton Lake Men’s Slo-pitch Softball League action. 5 Star/Old 27 had a blistering offensive night, led by Ray Farve, who was 5-5 with four home runs, Ryan Hoffman and Gary Eisler, who were each 5-5, and Corey Harsh and Jake Burns, who […]

Old 27, Andre remain perfect



Old 27 Auto and its pitcher, Melissa Liberty, continued their undefeated streak this week with a 14-8 win over Limberlost in Houghton Lake Women’s Slo-pitch Softball League action.Leading the offense for Old 27 was Alyson Parks, who was 3-3 with a double, while Chelsi Westdorp was 3-4 with a home run and two doubles, Kali Swantek was 3-4 with a […]

Pittman’s flamingos a St. Jude fundraiser



If you see a flamboyance of flamingos, it is likely that someone’s yard is part of a fundraising effort by Judy Pittman of Prudenville, to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.The plastic birds will be accompanied by a sign indicating the property has “been flocked.”A fun way to raise money, the project involves paying $10 to remove the […]

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Joseph William Baker Sr.



Joseph William Baker Sr., 87, Falmouth, died Feb. 15, 2021, after a short illness with pneumonia. Cremation has taken place. Born July 25, 1933, in Detroit, he was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Ruth (Warner) Baker. He was a former resident of Troy and Hazel Park, before becoming a Houghton Lake resident in 2000. He married Shirley Ann Pace […]