Candidates in the townships of Richfield, Roscommon and Backus face no primary competition. Democrat Pam Scott is running for Richfield Township clerk, a position she previously held, and will face of ...

Rodney Jack Lewis, 80, Houghton Lake, died July 13, 2026, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, surrounded by friends. A graveside service will be held today (Thursday), at 11 a.m., at Pine Tree ...

Lake Township Supervisor John Hibbard recently told the Resorter the recall effort against him “is based upon me doing my job in trying to control a group of unruly bullies that come to township meeti ...

Kaye Walter Bullard, 94, Roscommon, died May 28, 2026, in Roscommon. Burial was in Pioneer Cemetery, South Branch Township, Roscommon. He was born April 8, 1932, in Royal Oak, the son of Harland and ...

LOVIN’ ITLil’ Ed of Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials brought his Chicago-style blues to the Houghton Lake Blues Fest July 18. He performed with (not pictured) Kelly Littleton on drums, Mike Sharp on ...

Terry John Gallagher, 82, Roscommon, died June 29, 2026, at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, in the presence and comfort of his family. A service was held July 3 at St. Michael Catholic Church, ...

The Houghton Lake Blues Festival has a fresh, new lineup this year, featuring headliner Chicago-based band, Lil’ Ed & ...

HAZY HOUGHTON LAKEFishermen's Paradise at Houghton Lake was empty Thursday evening as boaters avoided Houghton Lake and the smokey skies from Canadian wildfires. The usually busy boat ramp on Houghton ...

Facing criminal sexual conduct charges in 34th Circuit Court, Roscommon, David Russo Sr., Houghton Lake, filed for a change of venue at his pretrial hearing July 14. Russo, having been charged with th ...

Suzanne Marilyn Toaz, 94, Higgins Lake, died July 1, 2026, at home, with her family by her side. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 23, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of the North, 149 W ...

ACED HOLE NINEDavid Morse of Montrose aced the ninth hole at Ye Olde Country Club, Roscommon, June 19. Morse (left) was golfing with Dave Aikens (right), who witnessed the hole in one. (Courtesy phot ...

Lifelong Merritt resident Marilyn Myers will host the 34th annual Merritt Country Music Festival Sunday, July 19, at the Merritt pavilion. A member of the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame, Myers wi ...