Denise Gaye Swerdan, 59, Roscommon, died July 5, 2025, at Houghton Lake. A Celebration of Life will be held at Missaukee County Park Sunday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contributions may be ...

A graveside service with military honors will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Roscommon County Sheriff K-9 Unit or the Roscommon County Commission on Aging.

By Cheryl Holladay The summer treatment for Eurasian watermilfoil took place on Houghton Lake in June, the Houghton Lake Improvement Board learned at its July 10 meeting. In his report to the board, ...

Compass By Dr. Stacey R. Gedeon “We are not assertive; we are a team!” This exact statement was uttered in a meeting that included health care providers, managers and executives. For context, an ...

A Houghton Lake man charged with homicide for the death of his 95-year-old mother has been sentenced in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon. John Miko, 62, was sentenced July 8 by Judge Robert W. Bennett to ...

I was born and raised at Houghton Lake. I have seen our community change in the last 25 years. Some people like the changes, some not so much. I happen to be in the not-so-much group. I’m a very ...

Former and current campers, counselors, staff members and their families gather for a group photo at Camp Westminster’s centennial celebration, held July 11-13. More than 100 camp alumni came from ...

Donn Angel Pérez instructs Sage Grabbe, 10, where and how to paint on a canvas during the Roscommon Art Festival July 12. Pérez paintedthroughout the day, inviting passersby to join in the creation of ...

K.B. Hankamp of Houghton Lake caught two 13-inch perch that each weighed more than one pound during a July 2 fishing trip on Houghton Lake. Along with the perch, he caught walleye, as well as pumpkin ...

Knights of Columbus member and Houghton Lake Rotarian Arthur Gonzalez, 83, Houghton Lake, died July 9, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, surrounded by his children. Visitation was held ...

First Congregational Church of Roscommon is celebrating its 150th anniversary this summer. Pictured is a version of the church known as the “stone” church. The Rev. C.E. Peterson was pastor then and ...