Brian Scott Davis, 42, Houghton Lake, died June 9, 2025, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City. A service was held June 17 at Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake Chapel. Memorial contributions may ...

Former Skip’s Lounge owner Sigmund Joseph “Skip” Sliwa, 83, Houghton Lake, died June 15, 2025, at home, with his family at his side. At his request, no services will be conducted. Interment will be in ...

The Houghton Lake Community Schools Board of Education Monday approved two-year contracts for the Houghton Lake Education Association (HLEA) and Houghton Lake Educational Support Pe ...

Nancy Wednieski of Prudenville, Michigan passed away mercifully on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 83. Nancy was the beloved wife of Bob for 62 years, and mother to Lori, David (Donna) and William ...

Once again disappointed by the appalling behavior of Donald J. Trump, the president of the USA. We all know it’s wrong to accept the jet from Qatar. However, it appears to be a done deal. Seeing as ...

The Houghton Lake Community Education Class of 2025 is presented to their family, friends and supporters at commencement May 31. Staff members, graduates and GED recipients pictured are (front row, ...

SHOPPING FROM THE BIG CITYThe Gibson family – (left to right) John, Joy, Valerie and Hannah – of New York City, while visiting some Houghton Lake friends, stopped in at Arnie’s Arts ’N’ Crafts to buy ...

TAKING HER SHOTRoscommon’s Kylie Traver (2) takes a penalty kick as she tries to get it past the Houghton Lake wall of (left to right) Kayla Varney (2), Samantha Beerens (8), Myla Dankert (18) and Aal ...

WINNING STARTHoughton Lake sophomore Morgan Plutt looks down the track as she sprints out of the starting line during the 300m hurdles at the Highland Conference Championship Meet at McBain. Plutt won ...

Houghton Lake Community Schools will host commencement exercises this weekend. This year’s Houghton Lake High School Class of 2025 boasts four valedictorians and two salutatorians. The graduation cere ...

ROSEBUDS QUILTERY(From left) Laura Jean Siggens, “Rosebud” and Tammy Landis stand in front of quilting fabrics at Rosebuds Quiltery, formerly AJ’s Quiltery West. Siggens and Landis signed for the buil ...