News across Roscommon County
‘Need to do as much as I can’
In reading the letters to the editor I realized that apparently I have “Trump Deranged Syndrome.” By that I mean, I have spent 47 years in law enforcement, the last eight as a two-term, unopposed Repu... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
Lane, ramp closures begin for M-55 bridge repairs at US-127
Beginning today (Thursday), the Michigan Department of Transportation will be making $297,311 in repairs to the substructure and deck on the M-55 bridge over US-127 near Houghton Lake. The work will r... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
Roscommon County Quilts and Color Tour Oct. 12
The 6th Annual Ladies Day Out Roscommon County Quilts and Color Tour will be held Oct. 12. Those who will be taking the tour will meet at The Barn at Evergreen Farms, located at 6909 E. West Branch Rd... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
Ghost towns of Crawford, Roscommon counties topic of harvest dinner
In celebration of fall, Roscommon Area Historical Society will host its Annual Harvest Dinner Oct. 20. The dinner will be held at the Roscommon County Commission on Aging’s Roscommon Center, located at 510 South St., Roscommon. A social gathering will begin at 5:30 p.m. with…
Janet Eleanor (Karinen) Allison
Janet Eleanor (Karinen) Allison, 95, Roscommon, died Aug. 29, 2026, in Mt. Pleasant. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Clark Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, handled arrangements. She was born May 31, 1931, in Laurium, the daughter of Robert M. and Ethelyn (Tulppo)…
John Russell ‘Q-Ball’ Parker Jr.
John Russell “Q-Ball” Parker Jr., 61, Roscommon, died Sept. 24, 2026, at University of Michigan Health, in Ann Arbor. Family and friends will gather Saturday, Oct. 10, for a Celebration of Life service at 3 p.m., with an hour of gathering prior, at Wagner and Walsh Funeral…
Marlene L. Dorn
Marlene L. Dorn, 91, Prudenville, died Sept. 23, 2026, in Roscommon. A service will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m., at Shepherd of the Lakes Evangelical Lutheran Church, Roscommon, with Pastor Adam Seelow officiating. Christler Funeral Home, Prudenville Chapel, handled…
Colleen Wilhelmina Bentley
Colleen Wilhelmina Bentley, 66, Higgins Lake, died Sept. 24, 2026, at home, with her family by her side. A private family service will be held. Memorial contributions may be directed to her family. Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake Chapel, handled arrangements. She was born…
Sharon K. Bunn
Sharon K. (Wotchko) Bunn passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 16, 1946 in Saginaw, MI to Alfred and Clara Wotchko. Sharon’s early childhood was spent in Saginaw until the family moved to Houghton Lake in 1960, where she…
Russo found guilty by jury on criminal sexual conduct charges
By Cheryl Holladay It took a 12-person jury about one and a half hours to reach a verdict today (Thursday) in the trial of David Russo Sr., Houghton Lake. Charged with three counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a…
Day one of Russo CSC trial complete, proceedings to continue Friday
By Krista Tacey-Cater David Russo Sr., who is currently facing criminal sexual conduct charges in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, appeared today (Thursday) for the first day of what is expected to be a two-day trial. Russo, a resident of Houghton Lake, and former Markey Township…
Bobcats play at Grayling Invitational
BATTLE AT THE NETThe Houghton Lake Bobcats send a ball flying past Tawas’ front-line players Sept. 19 during a tournament at Grayling High School. Grayling, Buckley, Gaylord, Houghton Lake, Inland Lak... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…