News across Roscommon County
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…
Russo CSC trial begins today
The trial for David Russo Sr., Houghton Lake, who is facing criminal sexual conduct charges, will begin today (Thursday, Sept. 24) in 34th Circuit Court. The trial will begin at 9 a.m. at the Roscommo... You must be an online subscriber to view this content. Please login below or…
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…