Fred Bear, who was known as a legendary archer, avid hunter, world traveler and founder of Bear Archery, lived a life of which few could dream. For all that he contributed to the world of bowhunting, ...

PREPARING FOR FESTIVALHigh School Wind Symphony musicians (left to right) Alani Neville, Rylee Russell and Faith Thompson perform “March: Celebration & Glory” with the band. Director Ryan Kuchek s ...

As we prepare to “spring forward” March 8, sleep specialists at Munson Healthcare are encouraging the community to use the time change as an opportunity to reset healthy ...

HOUSE GUESTHoughton Lake Community Schools Superintendent Ben Williams (left) visits with State Rep. Ken Borton as Borton’s guest on the floor of the House for Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s final State ...

BACK IN ROSCOMMON COUNTYAfter working as Roscommon County’s chief assistant prosecutor from May, 2023, to May, 2025, Susan Dillon has returned as Roscommon County chief prosecutor. Dillon was sworn in ...

SETTING THE FOUNDATIONWith nearly eight years of service to the Village of Roscommon, Ron Alden has retired as village manager. Alden, who took on the role of manager in May, 2018, said after working ...

NO DATE SETRoscommon County Commissioner David Russo Sr. (right), who is being represented by Attorney Matthew J. Wojda (left), appeared in 82nd District Court Feb. 27. During that appearance, Russo w ...

Judith G. McDonough, 82, Roscommon, died Feb. 22, 2026, in Kimball, with her children by her side, after a long battle with congestive heart failure. A funeral service will be held today (Thursday) at ...

Marilyn Katherine Gulick, 89, Roscommon, died Feb. 27, 2026, at her home, in the presence and comfort of her family. A funeral mass was held March 3 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Roscommon.

Susan Lorraine Phelps, 63, Houghton Lake, died Feb. 26, 2026, at her home, with her family by her side. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 7, from noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m., at ...

BIGGBY COFFEE IS OPENRoscommon County Sheriff’s Dep. Austin Martin, school resource officer for Houghton Lake Community Schools, reaches for his caramel iced coffee, handed out by Beth Anne Finley in ...

SQUATCH PINES FAMILY CAMPGROUNDMisty Carpenter and her husband, Joe (not pictured), have been working on a new campground they expect to open May 15, Squatch Pines Family Campground, 4215 S. Gladwin R ...