Guardian Defense celebrated the opening of its retail store, 9013 N. Cut Rd. (Co. Road 100), Roscommon, July 3 with an open house, including free food and fun children’s activities. Co-owner Jake ...

I am very concerned over Lake Township reopening the issue of short-term rental (STR) businesses in residential neighborhoods. Didn’t we just settle this issue back in 2020 with overwhelming oppositio ...

HALE YEAHCountry music artist Drew Hale performs at the CRAF Center July 16. The concert, part of Roscommon’s summer gazebo concert series, moved inside due to inclement weather. Despite the storm, a ...

Larry McCray introduced his audience to “Bye Bye Blues,” from his latest album, “Heartbreak City.” His CDs and some T-shirts were for sale at the Houghton Lake Blues Festival. McCray said he will soon ...

Katie Ross of Roscommon was one of nearly 700 students from Saginaw Valley State University to earn a spot on the winter 2025 semester president’s list. To be eligible for the president’s list, a ...

No injuries were reported in a July 19 crash at Cut River Grille, Higgins Lake. Gerrish Township Police Chief Eric Muszynski said the crash occurred just after 11 p.m. and the driver, Andrew C. Avery, ...

Andre Tree Service cut down second-place Northern Lakes Properties July 17 to increase their lead in the Houghton Lake Women’s Slo-pitch Softball League. Andre is now 8-1 after beating Northern Lakes ...

STORM DAMAGERain and strong winds of up to 35 mph passed over the Houghton Lake area the evening of July 16. Darryle Bowman, who lives on Mary Road, on the west side of Houghton Lake, said no injuries ...

Helping to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Houghton-Higgins Lake Elks Lodge 1982 were (left to right) member Marcia McGee, Elks historian Deborah Gouin, Chaplain Lloyd Bonzo and 70th Anniversary ...

By Cheryl Holladay The summer treatment for Eurasian watermilfoil took place on Houghton Lake in June, the Houghton Lake Improvement Board learned at its July 10 meeting. In his report to the board, ...

Houghton-Higgins Lake Elks member John Macon left Houghton Lake May 17 on a cross-country trip on his 2018 Indian motorcycle, pulling a trailer filled with camping gear. He raised more than $500 for ...

Roscommon County Community Foundation has partnered with the Roscommon Rotary Club, resulting in a generous scholarship boost for local graduating seniors. Pictured are (left to right) Rotary ...