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James Harold “Jamie’ Keene, 40, Roscommon, died April 27, 2025, at his home, in the presence and comfort of his family. His family has chosen to remember him privately at this time. In accordance with ...
Retired director of the Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber of Commerce Connie Allen, 71, Roscommon, died May 2, 2025, at home in the presence and comfort of family and friends. Visitation will be held ...
DUCKS IN A ROW(Left to right) Anglers J.C. Schneider of St. Helen won the guaranteed prize of $1,000; Tony Pieprzyk of Sanford, who won a $250 prize from Pioneer Hills Marine; Travis Sparrow of Chelse ...
A 33-year-old man living at Houghton Lake, who law enforcement officials identified as illegally entering the United States from Mexico, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of criminal ...
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 ...
SALVATION ARMY VOLUNTEERSVolunteers (from left) Mary Burns, JoJean Thompson, Lori Roberts and Barbara Falls are pictured at the Salvation Army office. The Salvation Army works with many organizations ...
Voters in the Roscommon Area Public Schools district will be asked to approve a $12.8 million bond proposal May 6. If approved by voters, the 11-year bond would provide money for building and site imp ...
Houghton Lake added a pair of Highland Conference varsity softball victories to their record with a sweep of McBain April 25. The host Bobcats beat the Ramblers in the opening contest, 11-8, and follo ...
FULL HOUSEHundreds of guests explore the offerings of Houghton Lake businesses at the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Expo April 23. More than 50 vendors had booths at the expo with informa ...
CONSTRUCTING NEW CAREERS(From left) Saab Inc. Land Systems Brad Barnard, Kirtland Community College Board of Trustees Chair MaryAnn Ferrigan, Saab Inc. President and CEO Erik Smith, Governor Gretchen ...
Sidney W. “Pete” Auldrich, 90, Roscommon, died Dec. 4, 2024, at home. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 9, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 104 N. 6th St., Roscommon. Visitation ...
MidMichigan Community Health Services has been recognized by the Michigan Primary Care Association, the state organization of the Federally Qualified Health Centers, as a top health center for diabete ...