Charlton Heston Academy co-directors Jamie Burns (far left) and Tabetha Cross (far right) stand with their students (second from left and to the right) freshmen Brea Green and Madisyn Rose, juniors ...

By Justin Michal As Northern Michigan reels from one of the worst ice storms in its history, tens of thousands of residents are left cold, in the dark and without help. Homes have become iceboxes, ...

The Village of Roscommon is celebrating Earth Day with a “Birds, Butterflies, Bees, Oh My!” event April 22. The event will feature information on conservation and environmental education, children’s ...

The Village of Roscommon has started a crowdfund to bring Michigan’s largest Kirtland’s warbler sculpture to life. As of April 3, $16,360 has been raised towards the goal of $37,500. The village is as ...

Compass By Dr. Stacey R. Gedeon “Spring cleaning.” The phrase that fuels excitement in some people and dread in others. For most of us, it brings to mind our long list of household chores and yardwork ...

Jayvion Simms, a Kirtland student, fills boxes with food items provided by the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. Many students, including student athletes and student workers, volunteered at the ...

Houghton Lake outscored Harrison 31-5 as they opened the varsity softball season with a doubleheader victory April 4. The host Bobcats took the first contest, 17-5, and shut out the Hornets in the ...

Andrea Cherven Andrea Cherven of Higgins Lake, a hospice care consultant for the Compassus Northern Michigan program, was inducted into the 2024 Compassus President’s Circle at a recent awards ...

By Cheryl Holladay Lyon Township’s general fund for the new fiscal year is up by about 10% over last year’s original budget. The township board approved the township’s new budget, including special ...

Mara Williams (15) slides in front of the ball to save a goal during the opening half of the Bucks’ season-opener at Tawas April 3. Coach Sean Brabant said the “phenomenal” slide save came after an ...

Terry Brian Cain, 70, Merritt, died April 3, 2025, in Traverse City. A service will be held Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m., at Moddersville Reformed Church, with his nephew, Eric Cain, officiating.

RZR RIPN’ Rentals in St. Helen is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Fun event Saturday, April 19, at 11 a.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature an Easter egg hunt for kids, adult egg ...