News across Roscommon County
Bobcats go on 19-point run to post comeback win
EYEING THE TARGETChasing down Pine RIver’s Coleton Ernest (12), Houghton Lake senior Drew Oster (54) looks for an angle to make a tackle. Oster, along with his brother, Titus, led the Bobcat defense w... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
Houghton Lake Halls of Fame add members at ceremony
FAMILIAR TERRITORYRetired Houghton Lake High School Principal Ron Szewczyk addresses the crowd after his induction into the Alumni Hall of Fame. Szewczyk first came to Houghton Lake in 1974 and retire... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
CHA school spirit ‘out of this world’ during Homecoming
CHA HOMECOMING COURTRepresenting their respective classes as members of the 2026 Charlton Heston Academy Homecoming court are (back row, from left) senior Thomas Metz, freshman Josiah Haller, sophomor... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
Warren man charged on CSC charges
In January of this year, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake Post began investigating an alleged sexual assault involving a juvenile. According to an MSP Sept. 10 press release... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
Firemen’s Memorial Festival starts Friday
It’s time again for the Michigan Firemen’s Memorial Festival. The 47th annual event, held in Roscommon, will bring together firefighters from across the state, their families and supporters, as well a... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
HLCS Community Forum covers truancy, new ARC, sinking fund proposal
By Cheryl Holladay Houghton Lake Community Schools administrators and staff met for a community forum Sept. 2, following the district open house, to talk about the district’s new truancy processes and... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
Victim Services Unit seeks volunteers to support families in crisis
CARE FOR THE COMMUNITYVictim Services Unit advocates pose for a photo at their yearly convention in April, 2026. Members include (front row, left to right) Terry Evanoff, Beth Stockwell, Doug Stockwel... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
Three-car crash sends one driver to hospital
Denton Township Police responded to a three-car crash Sept. 14 on M-55, which resulted in one driver being transported to an area hospital with possible injuries. Chief Evan Thomas said the crash occu... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
Inaugural Bobcat Run at the Lake gets positive reviews
TAKING OFFRunners from eight area high schools, including Houghton Lake sophomore Liam Plainte (24) and Houghton Lake freshman Jackson Burtis (23) take off on the men’s 5,000-meter race during the Bob... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
RHS girls golf team spruces up Redwood Golf Course
SPRUCING UP(Left to right) Delaney Miller and Brooklyn Hoerauf, members of the Roscommon High School girls golf team spruce up one of the ball washers at Redwood Golf Course. Coach Dan Picot said the ... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
Be a Peter!
The disciple Peter’s personality was a mixed bag as he began following Jesus (Matthew 4:18‑20). His “foot in mouth” propensity came at imprudent times (Matthew 16:21-23). But with his heart and mind y... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
LaGattuta wins at The Quest, Schmidt third at Twin Birch
Grayling’s Sophie LaGattuta shot a five-over 41 to lead the field at a nine-hole event Sept. 9 at The Quest Golf Club, Houghton Lake. Her win helped the Vikings finish first in the four-team event, topping Houghton Lake, Cheboygan and Mt. Pleasant. Aubrie Schmidt finished third,…