Good morning to you Houghton Lake! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Brian J. Dawson (houghtonlakeresorter.com) — Pet owners around Houghton Lake are mourning Dr. Brian Dawson, the longtime South Shore Animal Hospital veterinarian who served local families for nearly 13 years and has died at 57. His obituary recalls his compassionate animal care, partnership with his wife Elizabeth, support for area shelters, and active role with the Houghton Lake Sportsmen's Club and shooting community.
2. Virgil Vernard Wilson (houghtonlakeresorter.com) — Houghton Lake residents who rode the school bus with "Road Runner" may want to remember Virgil Wilson, a Navy veteran and longtime Houghton Lake Community Schools custodian and bus driver who has died at 90. His obituary highlights decades of service to Merritt's fire department, local scouting, and his deep commitment to family, with a memorial service set this Saturday in Merritt.
3. Friday Night Football: Falcons look to bounce back; Hale hosts North Huron (upnorthvoice.com) — Houghton Lake football fans can head to a home matchup against McBain this Friday at 7 p.m., as the Bobcats try to regroup late in the season. The story also recaps last week's tough 69-0 loss at Beal City and runs through other Northeast Michigan Friday night games, but the Houghton Lake kickoff details are what matter most locally.
4. Janet Eleanor (Karinen) Allison (houghtonlakeresorter.com) — Friends connected to Faith Community Church in Houghton Lake may remember Janet Allison, a longtime Roscommon-area resident and porcelain china painter who died at 95. Her life story spans work in local dealerships, deep church involvement, and family across Michigan, with memorial donations suggested to Faith Community Church in Houghton Lake or a favorite library.
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