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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spears House of Fright/F&F Well Drilling beat Toxix Shocks Monday night to jump to the top of the Houghton Lake Men’s Slo-pitch Softball League standings. Spears/F&F sits at 8-3 while Toxix Sh ...

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 ...

Andre Tree Service’s perfect record came to an end with a 12-10 loss to Old Town Tavern July 10. The loss puts Andre at 7-1 and still atop the Houghton Lake Women’s Slo-pitch Softball League standings ...

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 ...

Everyday Compass By Dr. Stacey R. Gedeon “We are not assertive; we are a team!” This exact statement was uttered in a meeting that included health care providers, managers and executives. For context, ...

FIRST PLACEThe Juliano family won first place in the Long Point Golf Cart Fourth of July Parade. The annual parade took place July 5 on Long Point Drive at Houghton Lake, starting at noon, from Four S ...

26 INCHES OF PERCHK.B. Hankamp of Houghton Lake caught two 13-inch perch that each weighed more than one pound during a July 2 fishing trip on Houghton Lake. Along with the perch, he caught walleye, a ...

YE OLDE HOLE-IN-ONEPatty Dennis aced the seventh hole at Ye Olde Country Club, Roscommon, June 23. Her perfect shot on the par 3 hole was witnessed by Susan Semack, Corey Hall and Nancy Lebo. (Courte ...