Brittany Pratt, mother of Dustin Pratt, who is recovering from burns he suffered after falling into a fire, thanked his friends (left to right) Ben, Jeffery, Sawyer and Noah, for hosting a lemonade ...

K9 Officer Loki is retiring from the Michigan State Police. His handler, Trooper Adam Whited of the Houghton Lake Post, said the nine and a half year-old dog has “done a great job for everybody.”\b ...

Boaters at Bud Bash enjoy perfect weather for a party. Roscommon County Sheriff Ed Stern said this year’s Bud Bash was “calm,” with only a few arrests at the event. (Photo by Ashley Patti) Boaters ...

Norman C. “Norm” Barth, 65, Houghton Lake, died unexpectedly Aug. 2, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, Aug. 23, at Reedsburg Dam, with a picnic at 1 p.m. Christler ...

The 2025 class being inducted into the Houghton Lake Community Schools Halls of Fame has been announced. The group will be honored during the Bobcats’ varsity football contest Sept. 5 against Evart.

Judith Louise “Judy” Swanson, 74, Prudenville, died July 28, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9, at 11 a.m., at Houghton Lake Wesleyan Church ...