Higgins Lake News

Elmer Thornton, of rural Elsie, recently celebrated his 95th birthday. He enjoyed a birthday dinner and during the evening shared many of his life experiences with his daughters and sons-in-law, Sharlyn Howard of Ovid, Bonnie Grenlund of Higgins Lake, Karen Schaefer, and Janice McCullough, all of Elsie.

Michigan Clean Water Corps participants are gathering this week in northern Lower Michigan to examine new steps that can be taken to protect the state's lakes, rivers and streams.

Michigan Clean Water Corps participants are gathering this week in northern Lower Michigan to examine new steps that can be taken to protect the state's lakes, rivers and streams.

Salmon runs on the western side of the state are at or near peak conditions, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said.

Autumn in northern Michigan is perfect for camping. The air is crisp, cool and alive with the fragrance of fallen leaves, the towering pines, and burning campfires.

Walleye tournament: The Walmart FLW Walleye League Michigan Division will stage its first tournament of the season Saturday on Lake Erie.

Hartwick Pines Logging Museum invites the public to take part in a special event recognizing the accomplishments of the Civilian Conservation Corps with the unveiling of a statue depicting CCC workers on Saturday, June 20 at 1 p.m. Part of the statewide celebration of the Michigan State Parks system's 90th birthday, this free event will include a ...

Outdoors recreation enthusiasts can see the latest in power boating, sailing, kayaking, wind surfing and camping at the annual Boating and Camping Expo June 13-14 at South Higgins Lake State Prk, 106 State Park Drive six miles east of US-127 off County Road 104 in Roscommon.

Dick and Suzie Hedglen are celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 1-4 p.m. at the Mason Community Church.

The DNR is hoping that hundreds of people who came for a classic car and motorcycle show will come back for the park.