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ROSCOMMON, MI — Winter weather has been hit and miss throughout the state, making for unstable ice conditions in some areas, including in Roscommon County, where emergency officials responded to a call regarding an ORV that had gone through the ice on Houghton Lake. First responders in Roscommon County responded to the call Saturday, Jan. 21. In a post on social media, the Roscommon County Sheriff’s Office wrote that the open water looked “almost like a river running through the ice.”The Roscommon sheriff urged the public to stay off the ice as the weather continues to be mild and ice conditions continue to deteriorate. While weather conditions are not ideal for activity on the ice at the moment, there is a chance for winter weather towards the end of the month. If ice conditions improve, it is still important to practice ice safety.

HOUGHTON LAKE, MI — Tip-Up Town USA organizers say the majority of activities planned for the 73rd annual festival on Houghton Lake will go on despite the warm weather and lack of snow and adequate ice for some events. “We still have a full load of events,” said Melissa Sullivan, Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce volunteer/event coordinator. “Tip-Up Town, with this warmer weather, is going to be so much more enjoyable,” she said. “People tend to come and stay longer.”Click through the gallery above to see photos of Tip-Up Town 2020. For more information, call the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce at 989-366-5644 or visit houghtonlakechamber.net.

HOUGHTON LAKE, MI — Following a string of bizarre crimes over several days, a Roscommon County man allegedly barricaded himself in his home and engaged in a five-hour standoff with police. The suspect then removed and destroyed three lightbulbs from the victim’s property, troopers alleged. Troopers arrested him and lodged him in the Roscommon County Jail. On searching the property, troopers did not find any weapons. The man’s name is being withheld pending arraignment in Roscommon County District Court.

Officials said they found methamphetamine in the purse of a Michigan mother who is suspected of driving drunk with her two children in the car.

HOUGHTON LAKE, MI — A teenage boy shot and killed with his mother and grandmother by his stepfather is being remembered as an animal lover and an avid outdoors man. Visitation for Dayton is to take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at St. Louis Church of Christ, 1075 W. Monroe Road in St. Louis. Two memorial luncheons — one in Houghton Lake and one in St. Louis — are also planned. The first is to take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, at the Houghton Lake High School auditorium, 4433 W. Houghton Lake Drive. Bo and Tirany Savage, both 35, had been married since 2014 but were separated and beginning divorce proceedings when the deaths occurred.

ROSCOMMON, MI — Investigators of a murder-suicide that left a Houghton Lake family of four dead have determined who was the shooter. Autopsies performed on the bodies of Tirany L. Savage, her 13-year-old son Dayton Cowdrey, her mother Kim L. Ebright, and her husband Bo E. Savage have been concluded, Roscommon County Undersheriff Ben Lowe said the afternoon of Friday, July 15. The results indicated Bo Savage fatally shot his wife, stepson, and mother-in-law then shot himself in his mouth.

HOUGHTON LAKE, MI — In the days leading up the deaths of her family in an apparent murder-suicide, a Roscommon County woman asked a court to protect her from her husband. Ominously in retrospect, she wrote she was concerned over her husband having recently bought a gun. When the court denied her request, she filed for divorce, writing she believed her spouse was a danger to herself and her son.

Authorities are investigating the shooting deaths of four members of a mid-Michigan family as a murder-suicide.

HOUGHTON LAKE, MI — An apparent murder-suicide in Roscommon County has claimed the lives of four people, including a 13-year-old boy. About 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 10, sheriff’s deputies responded to a Houghton Lake residence after two people reported they had found four bodies inside. Deputies did not confirm who among the four dead killed the other three. “Roscommon County contains wonderful, close-knit communities who rally around those who are struggling and in need. Read more:Saginaw County woman accused of drunkenly killing boyfriend with car likely to face murder chargeMan killed in shooting outside Buena Vista Township barSeparate crashes in Huron County claim lives of Snover woman, Marlette man

LANSING, MI -- A Houghton Lake woman turned a simple free spin on the Michigan Lottery website into a $100,000 Powerball win recently. The lucky win started after she visited her Michigan Lottery account for a daily ritual. “I logged on to my account to do my Daily Spin to Win spin and won an online bonus, so I decided to use it towards the purchase of some Powerball tickets,” Zabel said. For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games. If you’d like to be the next player from Michigan to win a huge lottery prize, take a look at these tips from lottery expert Richard Lustig.

BAY CITY, MI -- The regular season is winding down and the second season is nearly upon us. And there is no time like tournament time. The district pairings are in for Michigan High School Athletic Association postseason play in baseball, softball and girls soccer, so let’s take a look at the 2022 draws for district action involving the 26 schools in the MLive Bay City coverage area. **Subscribe to MLive for complete access throughout the spring sports season, just $1 for 3 months! **RELATED READINGBay County Boys Track and Field LeadersBay County Girls Track and Field Leaders

State police have recovered a cabin that was stolen from a Northern Michigan property last month.

Houghton Lake hosted Fast Eddie’s Hot Wheels on Ice Weekend Friday-through-Sunday, tackling the ice and snow in a variety of hot rods, including sprint cars and stock cars. Houghton Lake hosted Fast Eddie’s Hot Wheels on Ice Weekend Feb. 26-27, featuring sprint cars and stock cars. (Photo courtesy of Randy Ellen)Houghton Lake hosted Fast Eddie’s Hot Wheels on Ice Weekend Feb. 26-27, featuring sprint cars and stock cars. (Photo courtesy of Randy Ellen)Houghton Lake hosted Fast Eddie’s Hot Wheels on Ice Weekend Feb. 26-27, featuring sprint cars and stock cars. (Photo courtesy of Randy Ellen)Houghton Lake hosted Fast Eddie’s Hot Wheels on Ice Weekend Feb. 26-27, featuring sprint cars and stock cars.

BAY CITY, MI -- A look at Area Power Rankings, this week’s schedule, top scoring performances and league standings for high school girls basketball in the 26-school MLive Bay City area for Feb. 22, 2022. Bay City Western (8-10)6. Bay City Central (7-11)7. Au Gres22 – Sarah Gray, Reese vs. Vassar22 – Maddi Osantowski, Reese vs. Mount PleasantBay City Western’s Paige Humerickhouse (12) dribbles the ball down the court during a girls basketball game against Bay City Central on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 in Bay City. RELATED READING2022 Bay City area girls basketball district pairingsBay City boys basketball Power Rankings, standings and moreVote for MLive Bay City Athlete of the WeekMonday roundup: Western packs some wow factor in thrilling winGlenn sweats out drama for Bay County Championship sweepAssociated Press boys basketball state rankingsAssociated Press girls basketball state rankingsOxford Strong lands at No.

BAY CITY, MI -- A look at Area Power Rankings, this week’s schedule, top scoring performances and league standings for high school boys basketball in the 26-school MLive Bay City area for Feb. 22, 2022. MLive Bay CityArea Power RankingsBOYS BASKETBALL1. Bay City Western (5-11)8. Oscoda (10-7)Others: Au Gres (10-6); Mio (9-6); Akron-Fairgrove (7-8); Beaverton (7-9); Pinconning (6-10); Essexville Garber (6-11); All Saints (4-11); Harrison (4-12); Gladwin (4-13); John Glenn (3-12); Bay City Central (3-15); Hale (2-14); Unionville-Sebewaing (1-14); Whittemore-Prescott (1-15); Roscommon (0-17)Joel Ewald of the Roscommon boys basketball team. RELATED READING2022 Bay City area girls basketball district pairingsVote for MLive Bay City Athlete of the WeekMonday roundup: Western packs some wow factor in thrilling winGlenn sweats out drama for Bay County Championship sweepAssociated Press boys basketball state rankingsAssociated Press girls basketball state rankingsOxford Strong lands at No.

BAY CITY, MI -- The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced the district pairings and schedule for the 2021-22 high school girls basketball season. Here is a look at the districts that involve the 26 teams from the MLive Bay City coverage area. Division 1AT BAY CITY CENTRALMonday, Feb. 287 p.m. – Bay City Central vs. Bay City WesternWednesday, March 25:30 p.m. – Midland Dow vs. Mount Pleasant7 p.m. – Midland vs. Central/WesternFriday, March 47 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to regionalDivision 2AT ESSEXVILLE GARBERMonday, Feb. 287 p.m. – Midland Bullock Creek at Carrollton7 p.m. – Saginaw Arthur Hill at John Glenn7 p.m. – Essexville Garber at FreelandWednesday, March 25:30 p.m. – Saginaw Swan Valley vs. Carrollton/Bullock Creek7 p.m. – Arthur Hill/John Glenn vs. Garber/FreelandFriday, March 47 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Frankenmuth regionalAT REMUS CHIPPEWA HILLSMonday, Feb. 287 p.m. – Gladwin vs. Ogemaw HeightsWednesday, March 25:30 p.m. – Standish-Sterling vs. Remus Chippewa Hills7 p.m. – Clare vs. Gladwin/OgemawFriday, March 47 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Gaylord regionalDivision 3AT MONTROSEMonday, Feb. 285:30 p.m. – Burton Madison vs. Flint Beecher7 p.m. – Montrose vs. VassarWednesday, March 25:30 p.m. – Reese vs. Burton Madison/Beecher7 p.m. – New Lothrop vs. Montrose/VassarFriday, March 47 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Reese regionalAT CAROMonday, Feb. 286 p.m. – Caro vs. Laker7:30 p.m. – Harbor Beach vs. Unionville-SebewaingWednesday, March 26 p.m. – Cass City vs. Caro/Laker7:30 p.m. – Bad Axe vs. Harbor Beach/USAFriday, March 47 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Reese regionalAT LINCOLN ALCONAMonday, Feb. 287 p.m. – St. Helen Heston vs. TawasWednesday, March 25:30 p.m. – Oscoda vs. Whittemore-Prescott7 p.m. – Alcona vs. Heston/TawasFriday, March 47 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Houghton Lake regionalAT GRAYLINGMonday, Feb. 287 p.m. – Grayling vs. Houghton LakeWednesday, March 25:30 p.m. – Lake City vs. Roscommon7 p.m. – Manton vs. Grayling/Houghton LakeFriday, March 47 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Houghton Lake regionalAT BEAL CITYMonday, Feb. 287 p.m. – Beal City vs. BeavertonWednesday, March 25:30 p.m. – Sanford Meridian vs. Pinconning7 p.m. – Farwell vs. Beal City/BeavertonFriday, March 47 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Houghton Lake regionalDivision 4AT BAY CITY ALL SAINTSMonday, Feb. 285:30 p.m. – Akron-Fairgrove vs. All Saints7 p.m. – Midland Calvary Baptist vs. Saginaw Arts & SciencesWednesday, March 25:30 p.m. – Saginaw Nouvel vs. Akron-Fairgrove/All Saints7 p.m. – Saginaw MLS vs. Calvary Baptist/SASAFriday, March 47 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart regionalAT HILLMANMonday, Feb. 287 p.m. – Au Gres vs. FairviewWednesday, March 25:30 p.m. – Hillman vs. Hale7 p.m. – Atlanta vs. Au Gres/FairviewFriday, March 47 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart regional

BAY CITY, MI -- A look at Area Power Rankings, this week’s schedule, top scoring performances and league standings for high school boys basketball in the 26-school MLive Bay City area for Feb. 15, 2022. MLive Bay CityArea Power RankingsBOYS BASKETBALL1. Bay City Western (3-11)10. Bay City Central (3-12)Others: Cass City (8-4); Au Gres (8-6); Mio (7-6); Beaverton (7-7); Akron-Fairgrove (5-8); Pinconning (5-10); Essexville Garber (5-11); All Saints (4-10); Gladwin (4-11); Harrison (4-11); John Glenn (2-10); Hale (2-12); Unionville-Sebewaing (1-12); Whittemore-Prescott (1-13); Roscommon (0-15)Gatlin Guild of the Akron-Fairgrove football team for 2021. RELATED READINGBay City area girls basketball Power Rankings, schedule, standings and moreHigh school boys basketball state rankingsHigh school girls basketball state rankingsVote for the MLive Bay City Athlete of the WeekAll Saints knows ‘Everybody loves Iris”

HOUGHTON LAKE, MI -- Management at a Houghton Lake bowling alley say the popular entertainment venue will rebuild following a massive fire Wednesday that burnt most of the building to the ground. As news of the fire spread through town, many regulars began showing up at the bowling alley. One of those regulars, Rebecca Storm, said she was practicing at the alley a day before the fire. It is unknown when the rebuild will begin, but local officials say the town will miss the alley for the time being. “It’s something that was vital to our community and we are going to miss it, you know, until it’s back,” said Jay Jacobs, director of the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce.

HOUGHTON LAKE, MI -- A bowling alley in Houghton Lake caught fire overnight and crews were still battling the blaze hours after it was reported. According to UpNorthLive, a fire was reported at the Dart Lanes bowling alley around 2:40 a.m.Crews from the Lake Township, Roscommon Township, Markey Township and Denton Township fire departments were called to the scene. Firefighters were still trying to put the fire out as of 6:30 a.m. It is unknown how the fire started or if anyone was injured in the blaze. 9&10 News reports the bowling alley was recently purchased and was undergoing renovations.

Here’s a look at the current snow cover across the Great Lakes and how it compares to recent years. Snow cover on December 14, 2021The images below show the snow cover on the same date back to 2017. Snow cover on December 14, 2020Snow cover on December 14, 2019Snow cover on December 14, 2018In 2017, we had a few snow systems rolling through southern Michigan, making a more widespread snow cover pattern. The snow cover by mid-December was covering 99 percent of the Great Lakes, with an average snow cover of 6.7 inches. Snow cover on December 14, 2013Here is how the past five years and 2013-2014 have tallied up on snow cover across the Michigan Great Lakes region.

LAKE TWP, MI — A Houghton Lake man is accused of trying to kill an older family member in a fight over pain pills. About 5:50 a.m. on Nov. 7, Michigan State Police troopers responded to an assault at an apartment on Houghton Lake Drive in Roscommon County’s Lake Township. When the older man refused to give Rivero the meds, Rivero punched him. The two men then fought, with Rivero striking the older man over the head with an object and choking him, the victim told police. Inside the apartment, troopers found a large rock with blood on it.

LeRoy Pine River has canceled the remainder of its varsity football season in the wake of incidents of bullying and hazing. Matt Lukshaitis, superintendent of Pine River Area Schools, issued a letter Thursday explaining that the district’s investigation into the matter revealed overwhelming evidence of season-long misconduct with the football program. Pine River canceled its Week 8 game with Houghton Lake and its Week 9 finale with Remus Chippewa Hills. Houghton Lake was unable to find a replacement game at late notice, accepting a forfeit win for its game with Pine River. Hazing and bullying have no place on a football team or in a school district.”Pine River is a 343-student enrollment school in Osceola County, located between Big Rapids and Cadillac.

BAY CITY, MI -- Here’s a look at the week-by-week high school football schedule for the 2021 season for the 25 teams in the MLive Bay City coverage area. The area includes Akron-Fairgrove, Au Gres, Bay City All Saints, Bay City Central, Bay City Western, Beaverton, Cass City, Clare, Essexville Garber, Gladwin, Hale, Harrison, Houghton Lake, John Glenn, Laker, Mio, Ogemaw Heights, Oscoda, Pinconning, Reese, Roscommon, Standish-Sterling, Tawas, Unionville-Sebewaing and Whittemore-Prescott. Garber's Alex VanSumeren (21) chats with a coach during a football game against Swan Valley in Essexville on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.comWEEK 2Thursday, Sept. 2Akron-Fairgrove at Ashley*Bay City Central at Flint KearsleyBeaverton at Shepherd*Blanchard Montabella at OscodaBridgeport at Essexville Garber*Cass City at Bad Axe*Clio at Bay City WesternFarwell at Harrison*Gladwin at Pinconning*Ithaca at Standish-Sterling*John Glenn at Birch Run*Kinde North Huron at Bay City All Saints*Laker at UblyMio at Hillman*Ogemaw Heights at KalkaskaReese at Vassar*Tawas at Sault Ste. Marie*Pinconning at Clare*Roscommon at Houghton Lake*Standish-Sterling at Hemlock*Tawas at Cheboygan*Vassar at Laker*Whittemore-Prescott at Mio*Western's junior Eric Randall (22) catches a touchdown pass during a football game against Central at Bay City Western High School on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020.

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A Michigan man will serve more than two decades in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving pre-teen boys, authorities said.

BAY CITY, MI -- Here is a look at the district pairings and schedules for high school baseball, softball and girls soccer tournaments involving the 26 schools from the MLive Bay City coverage area for 2021. 2021 BASEBALLDISTRICT PAIRINGSDIVISION 1AT BAY CITY WESTERNTuesday, June 14:30 p.m. – Bay City Central at Bay City WesternSaturday, June 510 a.m. – Midland vs. Central/WesternNoon – Saginaw Heritage vs. Midland Dow2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Alpena regional semifinalDIVISION 2AT REMUS CHIPPEWA HILLSTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Standish-Sterling vs. Big RapidsSaturday, June 510 a.m. – Gladwin vs. Standish/Big RapidsNoon – Remus Chippewa Hills vs. Ludington2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Chippewa Hills regional semifinalDIVISION 2AT ESSEXVILLE GARBERTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Freeland at Essexville GarberSaturday, June 510 a.m. – Midland Bullock Creek vs. Freeland/GarberNoon – Shepherd vs. John Glenn2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Chippewa Hills regional semifinalDIVISION 2AT PETOSKEYTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Ogemaw Heights vs. GaylordSaturday, June 510 a.m. – Petoskey vs. Ogemaw/GaylordNoon – Cadillac vs. Kingsley2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Petoskey regional semifinalDIVISION 3AT SANFORD MERIDIANTuesday, June 15 p.m. – Farwell vs. BeavertonSaturday, June 510 a.m. – Sanford Meridian vs. Farwell/BeavertonNoon – Clare vs. Pinconning2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Sanford Meridian regional semifinalDIVISION 3AT TAWASTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Houghton Lake vs. RoscommonFriday, June 410 a.m. – Harrison vs. Houghton Lake/Roscommon1 p.m. – Oscoda vs. Tawas4 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Sanford Meridian regional semifinalDIVISION 3AT CASS CITYTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Cass City vs. SanduskySaturday, June 510 a.m. – Caro vs. Cass City/SanduskyNoon – Bad Axe vs. Laker2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Brown City regional semifinalDIVISION 3AT BROWN CITYTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Vassar vs. Brown CitySaturday, June 510 a.m. – Millington vs. Vassar/Brown CityNoon – Otisville-Lakeville vs. Reese2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Brown City regional semifinalDIVISION 4AT UBLYTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Caseville vs. Kinde North HuronSaturday, June 510 a.m. – Ubly vs. Caseville/North HuronNoon – Owendale-Gagetown vs. Harbor Beach2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Kingston regional semifinalDIVISION 4AT AU GRESTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Hale vs. Lincoln AlconaFriday, June 410 a.m. – Mio vs. Hale/AlconaNoon – Au Gres vs. Whittemore-Prescott2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Unionville-Sebewaing regional semifinalDIVISION 4AT UNIONVILLE-SEBEWAINGTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Saginaw Nouvel vs. Saginaw Michigan Lutheran SeminaryFriday, June 412:30 p.m. – Mayville vs. Nouvel/MLS2:30 p.m.– Unionville-Sebewaing vs. Bay City All Saints4:30 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Unionville-Sebewaing regional semifinal15 John Glenn softball hosts Garber for first time this season2021 SOFTBALLDISTRICT PAIRINGSDIVISION 1AT SAGINAW HERITAGETuesday, June 14 p.m. – Midland at Saginaw HeritageSaturday, June 510 a.m. – Midland Dow vs. Midland/HeritageNoon – Bay City Western vs. Bay City Central2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to regionalDIVISION 2AT GLADWINTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Petoskey at GladwinSaturday, June 510 a.m. – Gaylord vs. Gladwin/PetoskeyNoon – Ogemaw Heights vs. Cadillac2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Cadillac regionalDIVISION 2AT ESSEXVILLE GARBERTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Midland Bullock Creek vs. John GlennSaturday, June 510 a.m. – Essexville Garber vs. Bullock Creek/GlennNoon – Freeland vs. Saginaw Swan Valley2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Clio regionalDIVISION 3AT CASS CITYSaturday, June 510 a.m. – Bad Axe vs. Cass CityNoon – Laker vs. Sandusky2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Millington regionalDIVISION 3AT VASSARSaturday, June 510:30 a.m. – Caro vs. VassarNoon – Reese vs. Millington2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Millington regionalDIVISION 3AT TAWASFriday, June 4Noon – Oscoda vs. Standish-Sterling2 p.m. – Pinconning vs. Tawas4 p.m. -- ChampionshipWinner advances to Manton regionalDIVISION 3AT FARWELLTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Beaverton vs. HarrisonSaturday, June 510 a.m. – Houghton Lake vs. Beaverton/HarrisonNoon – Clare vs. Farwell2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Manton regionalDIVISION 3AT MANCELONATuesday, June 14 p.m. – Grayling vs. RoscommonSaturday, June 510 a.m. – Kalkaska vs. Grayling/RoscommonNoon – Elk Rapids vs. Mancelona2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Boyne City regionalDIVISION 4AT AU GRESTuesday, June 14 p.m. – Mio at Whittemore-PrescottFriday, June 410 a.m. – Hale vs. Mio/Whittemore-PrescottNoon – Lincoln Alcona vs. Au Gres2 p.m. – ChampionshipWinner advances to Beal City regionalDIVISION 4AT UNIONVILLE-SEBEWAINGFriday, June 42:30 p.m. – Owendale-Gagetown vs. Caseville4:30 p.m. – Unionville-Sebewaing vs. OwenGage/CasevilleWinner advances to Unionville-Sebewaing regional30 Bay 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HOUGHTON LAKE, MI - Fans of Houghton Lake now have a new way to check out the waterfront scene. A 24/7 webcam of the popular Up North lake has been added to a long list of live streaming cameras featured by the West Michigan Tourist Association. The Houghton Lake webcam comes courtesy of the Houghton Lake Area Tourism Bureau. “Houghton Lake is a great destination if you’re looking for a beach day,” WMTA staff said. There are seven access sites strategically located around the lake.”Houghton Lake is Michigan’s largest inland lake, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Division 4At Midland HighTuesday: Saginaw Nouvel 55, Ubly 46; Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 61, Hale 49. Thursday: Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 59, Saginaw Nouvel 51. Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart (19-1) advances to Houghton Lake quarterfinal vs. Frankfort (17-5), 7 p.m. Tuesday. Division 4At Mount Pleasant Sacred HeartMonday: Nouvel 63, Ubly 44; Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 49, Mio 19. Wednesday: Saginaw Nouvel 53, Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 26.

The CSAA Gold and Silver Division girls basketball champions both captured regional championships Wednesday night. The news wasn’t as good for two other Muskegon-area girls basketball teams competing in regional finals. Here are the details:Division 2 at Houghton LakeEscanaba 53, Ludington 35Ludington’s postseason run ended in the regional finals against an Escanaba squad which has now won 10 straight games. Escanaba (14-4) advances to Monday’s 7 p.m. quarterfinal back at Houghton Lake, where the Eskymos will face Portland. No stats were submitted for eighth-ranked Glen Lake (19-0), which faces Calumet in Monday’s 5:30 p.m. quarterfinal at Houghton Lake.

Division 4At Mount Pleasant Sacred HeartMonday: Nouvel 63, Ubly 44; Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 49, Mio 19. Winner advances to Davison quarterfinal vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s-Walled Lake Northern winner. Winner advances to Corunna quarterfinal vs. Escanaba-Ludington regional winner. Thursday: Championship game, 6 p.m. Saginaw Nouvel (9-8) vs. Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart (18-1). Winner advances to Houghton Lake quarterfinal vs. Frankfort-Lake Leelanau St. Mary winner.

Winner advances to Flushing quarterfinal vs. Holly regional winner. Winner advances to Houghton Lake quarterfinal vs. Houghton Lake regional winner. Winner advances to Portage Northern quarterfinal vs. Watervliet regional winner. Winner advances to Kalamazoo quarterfinal vs. Bronson regional winner. Winner advances to Houghton Lake quarterfinal vs. Buckley regional winner.

BAY CITY, MI -- Three girls basketball teams and five boys basketball teams from the MLive Bay City area captured district championships and advanced to this week’s regional round of the MHSAA state tournament. Here’s a look at the matchups along with results, as they become available. MLIVE BAY CITY AREAGIRLS BASKETBALLREGIONAL PAIRINGSDIVISION 2 at HOUGHTON LAKEMonday, March 29Ludington 43, Standish-Sterling 36Escanaba 78, Sault Ste. Marie 68Wednesday, March 317 p.m. – Ludington vs. (14-4) vs. Escanaba (13-4)Winner advances to Houghton Lake quarterfinalDIVISION 3 at MAPLE CITY GLEN LAKEMonday, March 29Hart 55, Beaverton 30Maple City Glen Lake 69, McBain 43Wednesday, March 316 p.m. – Hart (15-4) vs. MARIETuesday, March 30Iron Mountain 71, Painesdale Jeffers 50Oscoda 60, Charlevoix 55Thursday, April 17 p.m. -- Iron Mountain vs. OscodaWinner advances to Lake City quarterfinalDIVISION 3 at HOUGHTON LAKETuesday, March 30Beaverton 74, Mason County Central 51McBain 59, Maple City Glen Lake 44Thursday, April 17 p.m. -- Beaverton vs. McBainWinner advances to Lake City quarterfinalDIVISION 4 at MIDLANDTuesday, March 30Saginaw Nouvel 55, Ubly 46Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 61, Hale 49Thursday, April 16 p.m. -- Saginaw Nouvel vs. Mount Pleasant Sacred HeartWinner advances to Houghton Lake quarterfinal

MUSKEGON – Seven girls teams and five boys squads from the Muskegon area have advanced to regional basketball action in the coming week. Here are the matchups and schedules:GIRLS BASKETBALLDivision 1 at West OttawaMonday, March 29: Mona Shores vs. Hudsonville, 5:30 p.m.; East Grand Rapids vs. Rockford, 7 p.m.Wednesday, March 31: Championship game, 7 p.m.Division 2 at FremontMonday, March 29: Grand Rapids Christian vs. Grand Rapids West Catholic, 5:30 p.m.; Newaygo vs. Montague, 7 p.m.Wednesday, March 31: Championship game, 7 p.m.Division 2 at Houghton Lake(Regional semifinals in nontraditional format)Monday, March 29: Escanaba vs. Sault Ste. Marie, 7 p.m. at Manistique; Ludington vs. Standish-Sterling, 5:30 p.m. at Houghton LakeWednesday, March 31: Championship game, 7 p.m.Division 3 at Grandville Calvin ChristianMonday, March 29: Grand Rapids Covenant Christian vs. Merrill, 5:30 p.m.; Kent City vs. Western Michigan Christian, 7 p.m.Wednesday, March 31: Championship, 7 p.m.Division 3 at Maple City Glen LakeMonday, Marcy 29: Hart vs. Beaverton, 5 p.m.; McBain vs. Maple City Glen Lake, 7:15 p.m.Wednesday, March 31: Championship game, 6 p.m.***BOYS BASKETBALLDivision 1 at Reeths-PufferTuesday, March 30: East Grand Rapids vs. Zeeland East, 5:30 p.m.; Grand Haven vs. Forest Hills Northern, 7 p.m.Thursday, April 1: Championship game, 7 p.m.Division 2 at Grand Rapids South ChristianTuesday, March 30: Grand Rapids South Christian vs. Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 5 p.m.; Coopersville vs. Spring Lake, 7 p.m.Thursday, April 1: Championship game, 6 p.m.Division 2 at Traverse City CentralTuesday, March 30: Escanaba vs. Boyne City, 6 p.m. at Escanaba; Ludington vs. Ogemaw Heights, 5:30 p.m. at Traverse City CentralThursday, April 1: Championship game, 6 p.m.Division 3 at FennvilleTuesday, March 30: Grand Rapids Covenant Christian vs. Pewamo-Westphalia, 5:30 p.m.; Ithaca vs. North Muskegon, 7 p.m.Thursday, April 1: Championship game, 7 p.m.Division 3 at Houghton LakeTuesday, March 30: Mason County Central vs. Beaverton, 5:30 p.m.; McBain vs. Maple City Glen Lake, 7 p.m.Thursday, April 1: Championship game, 7 p.m.

FLINT – Nine Flint-area girls basketball teams are still in the hunt for state championships after winning their respective district titles last week. Six local teams will square off against each other in Monday’s regional semifinals. Division 1At Midland DowMarch 29 – Petoskey (11-3) vs. Midland Dow (19-0), 7 p.m. (at Houghton Lake); Flushing (14-2) vs. Grand Blanc (12-3), 7 p.m. (at Lapeer)March 31 – Championship game, 7 p.m. Winner advances to quarterfinal at Ortonville Brandon vs. winner of Livonia Clarenceville regionalAt CorunnaMarch 29 – Lake Fenton (13-1) vs. Frankenmuth (17-1), 5 p.m.; Freeland (11-7) vs. Portland (15-2), 7 p.m.March 31 – Championship game, 7 p.m. Winner advances to quarterfinal at Genesee vs. winner of Petersburg Summerfield regionalMORE:Grand Blanc’s Ty Rodgers has best game of careerTwo forfeits give LakeVille girls district titleFlint-area girls district resultsNorth Branch ends Powers’ Cinderella runPositive COVID test knocks Powers boys out of tourney

UPDATED girls basketball district pairings and resultsLongtime teammates Brenna Bartlett, left, and Elle Adrian celebrate Standish-Sterling's district title and Adrian's 1,000th career point. With a 61-36 victory over Clare, the Panthers completed a Division 3 district threepeat and punched their ticket to the regional round. The fourth-year varsity center started the game at 999 career points, and it didn’t take her long to hit the milestone mark. Fresh off their monumental win over Lake City, the Bobcats ran into No. “We knew tonight would be tough after knocking off Lake City Wednesday,” Houghton Lake coach Greg Kauffman said.

Winner advances to Corunna regional vs. Bridgeport district winner. Winner advances to Corunna regional vs. Owosso district winner. Winner advances to Corunna regional vs. Portland district winner. Winner advances to Corunna regional vs. Arthur Hill district winner. Winner advances to MP Sacred Heart regional vs. Hale district winner.

BAY CITY, MI -- A look at the high school girls basketball district openers in the Bay City area for March 22, 2021, as reported to MLive. RELATED: Updated Bay City area girls basketball district pairings, predictions, resultsDIVISION 2 at BIG RAPIDSOGEMAW HEIGHTS 47, GLADWIN 44Ogemaw Heights looked like it was on the ropes. Macy Bisballe of the Houghton Lake girls basketball team for 2021. Houghton Lake (9-3) takes on Lake City at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tori Shark of the Pinconning girls basketball team for 2021.

BAY CITY, MI -- A look at the MHSAA district tournament trail for the 26 high school girls basketball teams in the Bay City area, with results as they become available. The district trophy hasn’t visited Bay City in some time, with Western’s last crown coming in 1998 and Central’s last title coming in 1994. Champion: ReeseDIVISION 3 at TAWASWednesday, March 247 p.m. – Lincoln Alcona vs. TawasFriday, March 267 p.m. -- Whittemore-Prescott vs. Alcona/TawasWinner advances to Sault Ste. Mio enters the tournament with a 5-10 record, but is looking for its fourth straight district title. Champion: MioRELATED READINGBay City area boys basketball district pairings, predictions, resultsBay City area Player of the Week pollBay City area team wrestling regional pairingsMandated testing is latest twist for teams to play onMarch Math-ness: How Michigan Power Ratings help determine district drawsMHSAA announces high school basketball district pairingsHow to become a 1,000-point high school basketball scorerBasketball families facing Spring Break dillema

BAY CITY, MI -- A look at the high school sports scene in the Bay City area for March 16, 2021, as reported to MLive. (Courtesy)BOYS BKB: STANDISH-STERLING 69, SAGINAW NOUVEL 56The cupcakes were ready and the Standish-Sterling boys basketball team wasn’t about to let them go to waste. 100 for eighth-year coach Matt Koin, and team parent Natalee King had celebratory cupcakes at the ready. But Standish-Sterling knocked down 13 of 19 free throws in the final stanza to land a victory of note. In a game where neither team led by more than six points all night, Harrison (2-11, 2-11) won the fourth quarter and won the game.

3-ranked Frankenmuth denies the Bobcats of a title in their first season in the Tri-Valley East. Standish-Sterling (12-3): The Panthers are one win from their first conference crown since 2014, but they have to go through No. Beaverton (11-1): The Beavers presented first-year head coach Jason Hubble with a grand prize, the Jack Pine Conference championship trophy. Bay City Central (5-9): The Wolves have three winnable games coming up, and a golden opportunity to show what they’re made of. Bay City Western (5-8): The regular season is over for the Warriors, as they hone in on making some noise at district time.

Ogemaw Heights (8-2): The Falcons made a bit of a statement, defeating Bay City Western and taking Bay City Central to the final second. Bay City Central (2-8): Buzzer-beating win over Ogemaw shows the Wolves are moving in the right direction. Bay City Western (2-9): If the Warriors are going to turn the corner after a nine-game losing streak, the time is now. Au Gres22 – Mac Schultz, Roscommon vs. Houghton LakeOgemaw's Hudson Hodgins is introduced prior to the game with Bay City Central. Au Gres28 – Cameron Washington, Bay City Central vs. Ogemaw27 – Trevor Brown, Ogemaw vs. Standish-Sterling27 – Jack Fryzel, Bay City Western vs. John Glenn27 – Luke Gillis, Bay City Western vs. Midland Dow27 – Keaton Ludwig, Hale vs. Fairview*Players can’t be listed more than onceGarber's Breandan Newsham (30) dribbles the ball during a game against John Glenn on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

John Glenn (7-1): No longer undefeated, the Bobcats have lost their margin for error in quest for Tri-Valley East crown. Standish-Sterling (8-2): Macey Fegan’s school-record 41-point performance serves as a reminder that the Panthers are to contend with again this season. Bay City Central (3-6): After first win over Bay City Western since 2015, the Wolves hope they have found a winning formula for the rest of the season. Bay City Western (4-5): After a win over Saginaw Heritage that was 22 years in the making, all is not lost for the Warriors. Others: All Saints (4-1); Clare (4-3); Gladwin (4-3); Hale (3-4); Ogemaw Heights (3-4); Cass City (3-6); Mio (2-7); Akron-Fairgrove (1-5); Roscommon (1-6); Pinconning (1-6); Au Gres (1-6); Laker (1-7); Harrison (1-7); Whittemore-Prescott (0-6); OwenGage (0-6); Tawas (0-8)RELATED: Bay City boys basketball Area Power RankingsMolly Gerow of the Beaverton girls basketball team for 2021.

But the Houghton Lake senior can fill any category on the stat sheet – and sometimes fills them all. “She works hard in practice and gives 100 percent in every drill,” said Greg Kauffman, the Houghton Lake girls basketball coach who doubles as her father. Hale’s Abby Parkinson, Bay City Central’s Cameron Washington, Bay City Western’s Erica Slocum and John Glenn’s Ethan Swincicki each collected more than 1,000 votes. The third-year varsity performer averaged 12.0 points per game as a junior while emerging as one of the area’s top 3-point threats. Houghton Lake is expected to make a run at the Highland Conference crown and deliver big things at tournament time.

BAY CITY, MI -- A look at Area Power Rankings, this week’s schedule and top scoring performances for high school girls basketball in the 26-school MLive Bay City area for Feb. 23, 2021. RELATED: Boys basketball Area Power RankingsMLIVE BAY CITYAREA POWER RANKINGSGIRLS BASKETBALL1. John Glenn (6-0): The Bobcats have championship plans, and Wednesday’s home game vs. Frankenmuth will go a long way toward deciding them. Bay City Western (2-3): If the Warriors bring their A-game every night, they have the kind of team to score some upsets. Bay City Central (2-4): The Wolves have some pieces, but they are waiting for everything to click.

BAY CITY, MI -- A look at Area Power Rankings, this week’s schedule and top scoring performances for high school boys basketball in the 26-school MLive Bay City area for Feb. 23, 2021. RELATED: Girls basketball Area Power RankingsMLIVE BAY CITYAREA POWER RANKINGSBOYS BASKETBALL1. Bay City Western (2-3): The Warriors need to regain some positive vibes after losing three in a row. HIGH-POINT GAMES2021 SEASONThrough Feb. 2028 – Zachary Johnson, Pinconning vs. Gladwin28 – Damarquss Palmreuter, Reese vs. Bad Axe28 – David Wanty, Hale vs. Au Gres27 – Owen Franklin, Oscoda vs. Midland Calvary Baptist27 – Jack Fryzel, Bay City Western vs. John Glenn27 – Luke Gillis, Bay City Western vs. Midland Dow27 – Keaton Ludwig, Hale vs. Fairview26 – Wilson Bragg, Gladwin vs. Pinconning26 – Alex Czyzewski, All Saints vs. North Huron26 – Hudson Hodgins, Ogemaw vs. AlpenaBay City Western's senior Jack Fryzel (2) gets ready to make a pass in a boys basketball game against Bay City Central on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021.

However, a gusty northwest wind at 10 to 20 mph will keep wind chills well down in the teens (-11 degrees Celsius). Highs in the upper 20s (-2 degrees Celsius) won’t be too hard to take if we can keep that sunshine. Highs near 30 degrees (-1 degrees Celsius). Monday storm updateI’m starting to see a bit of trending toward a more common solution in the overnight computer models, and our Monday storm now looks more like a Monday night storm. I think most of the day Monday will be dry, with perhaps some snow developing late in the day near the state line.

The lack of snowfall is starting to look remarkable across our normally snowy northern Michigan. I can only think of two relatively short periods of lake effect snow to this point. Traverse City has only tallied 12.8 inches of snow this winter. Gaylord, normally king of snowfall amounts in Lower Michigan, only has 34 inches of snow. Traverse City is having the most abnormal snow situation so far, with it being the second least snowy winter so far.

HOUGHTON LAKE, MI -- The popular Tip-Up Town USA festival in Houghton Lake has been postponed by more than month due to ongoing restrictions revolving around the COVID-19 pandemic. Food trucks and other vendors are typically in attendance as families from all over Michigan make the trip for the festival. State restrictions on the sizes of crowds during the ongoing pandemic forced organizers to move the festival to the end of February. If the restrictions are still in place as the new dates approach, organizers say they will likely have to cancel the festival. READ MORE:4-year-old boy dies after falling through ice in Isabella CountyBody of 67-year-old ice fisherman found at park in U.P.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY, MI -- A call about a vehicle dragging a gas pump hose on U.S. 127 near Houghton Lake led police in Northern Michigan to a meth discovery. Trooper made a traffic stop and soon discovered meth on both the driver and inside the vehicle. Upon making the stop, police asked the driver, a 42-year-old Gladwin man, if he forgot anything at the gas station. Both were taken to the Roscommon County Jail. Police said they returned the gas hose and pump handle to the gas station where it broke off a pump.

Week 6 of the high school football provided many great individual performances from players throughout our coverage regions. Earlier this week, MLive reporters asked fans to vote for the player of the week choice in each region and the response was tremendous. Before we get into the Player of the Week results however, here are the links to each area’s schedules. Houghton Lake-Evart rematch voted must-see opening-round football game of 2020 playoffsHow to watch the gamesIf you can’t make it out to a game tonight, there are other ways to follow:How to watch Michigan high school football playoff games that are being streamed liveWho Will Win? 2020 Michigan High School Football Player of the Year watch list heading into playoffsPlayer of the Week ResultsThanks to everyone who voted in our polls and look for the next player of the week polls to go up in your area on Monday.

It’s officially playoff time across Michigan this week, as every eligible 11 and 8-player football team qualified for the postseason this year under the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s modified rules and guidelines. Last week, the Wolverine Conference rematch between Edwardsburg and Paw Paw took top honors in the must-see game of the week poll. The Eddies made sure the action on the field wouldn’t be as close as the results in the final poll, as Edwardsburg scored a 60-6 rout of Paw Paw on their way to an undefeated regular season and a conference championship. Houghton Lake (4-2) will travel to Evart (4-2) with revenge on its mind after the Wildcats defeated the Bobcats 29-22 in Week 3 of the regular season. Top 50 Michigan high school football teams: 2020 regular season in books, time for playoffs

And area teams are eager for their last chance to move up in playoff rankings and league standings -- and Area Power Rankings. Check out our Power Rankings, along with area league standings and this week’s schedule for Game 6. The Power Rankings look at how teams stand among the 25 squads in the MLive Bay City area. Bay City Western (2-3)Last week: Lost to Edwardsburg 61-7This week: vs. Bay City Central5. Bay City Central (2-3)Last week: Def.

BAY CITY, MI -- Here’s a look at how teams in the Bay City area fared on Saturday during Week 4 of the 2020 high school football season. Check out the Bay City Prep Page and follow sports writer Lee Thompson on Twitter @LeeTsports. Bay City area scores for Week 4RELATED: Friday night football roundup from Bay City area- Brendan VanSumeren of the Bay City All Saints football team for 2020.Lee Thompson | MLive.comBAY CITY ALL SAINTS 22, ASHLEY 8In the eight-player game, where a playoff spot is not guaranteed, Bay City All Saints may have punched its ticket with a 22-8 victory over Ashley on Saturday. “The tradition of All Saints football is to ground and pound and that’s what we did today,” All Saints coach Eric Gust said. Brian Morgan of the Houghton Lake football team for 2020.

HOUGHTON LAKE, Mich. Northern Michigan got the green light to reopen Friday, and we took a firsthand look inside a popular bar and several other businesses. Local 4s Rod Meloni checked out a popular restaurant and bar in Prudenville and some other businesses in Houghton Lake. Friday was just what the doctor ordered up north, with bright sunshine, 75-degree weather and drinks with umbrellas in them. Servers were wearing masks, but customers didnt have to, as long as they kept their six-foot distance from other groups. Houghton Lake business owners started getting the town back to Memorial Day business as best as they could.

HOUGHTON LAKE, Mich. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that she is partially reopening businesses and lifting medical restrictions across the entire state. RELATED: VIDEO: Traverse City bars reopen at midnight as loosened restrictions beginMany Michiganders are expected to head up north for Memorial Day Weekend as nearly 20 counties reopen for business Friday. READ: Michigan Gov. "Im going to go fishing and Im not going to do work.The weather cooperated Friday.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY, Mich. – On Sunday at around 12:40 p.m. officers from the Michigan State Police Houghton Lake Post responded to an address on Holly Avenue in Prudenville where a snowmobile had gone through the ice on the East Bay of Houghton Lake. The rider was not injured and refused medical treatment. Shortly after, two more snowmobiles went through the ice about 1,000 feet south of the same area.

HOUGHTON LAKE, Mich. - When police stopped a man for traveling the wrong way on a freeway in Houghton Lake on Sunday, the driver told troopers he was drinking whiskey as he drove home. According to Michigan State Police, the 64-year-old man was driving back to Lincoln Park from Green Bay, Wisconsin. He told police he had been drinking until he was stopped by troopers about 7:20 p.m.Police received several calls about the man before stopping him. According to police, he was seen driving north erratically on southbound US-127. He was stopped while leaving a Sunoco gas station in Houghton Lake.

HOUGHTON LAKE, Mich. - A man head-butted a Michigan State Police trooper, spit on troopers and damaged a patrol vehicle after breaking into a motel and assaulting a man with a knife, authorities said. Police said the 48-year-old man kicked in the door of a motel at 9052 W. Houghton Lake Drive in Houghton Lake, where he is a resident, about 6 p.m. Monday and assaulted the man. When police tried to arrest the 48-year-old man, he head-butted a trooper, and there was a struggle that resulted in the vehicle getting damaged and the man's nose being injured. Police said that once the man was inside the patrol vehicle, he spit on troopers and tried to kick out the front windshield. The man was charged with first-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, malicious destruction of police property and assaulting and resisting a police officer.