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Junior Logan Walters is one of the rare returning veterans who will be back in the lineup for Gladwin this season.

Junior Logan Walters is one of the rare returning veterans who will be back in the lineup for Gladwin this season.

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Flying G’s ready to open baseball season

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
GLADWINThere is a rebuilding project underway for the Gladwin baseball team, but the cupboard is hardly bare.“We had nine seniors graduate last year and that’s seven starters plus a couple of pitchers who rotated in for us,” said Flying G’s coach Ethan Gary.
Brent Henige of New Lothrop shot this-559 pound bull on Dec. 13, 2025. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Brent Henige of New Lothrop shot this-559 pound bull on Dec. 13, 2025. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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Michigan mulls changes in elk hunt regulations

Addie Tussing
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
LANSINGEvery year, thousands of hopeful hunters apply for one of only 260 licenses to hunt elk in Michigan.The Department of Natural Resources received a record-breaking 47,493 applications in 2025.
It is normal for winter conditions to cause some mortality of fish and other creatures such as turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish.

It is normal for winter conditions to cause some mortality of fish and other creatures such as turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish.

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During spring thaw, natural fish kills may be common

Lansing
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
After a winter with variable temperatures and lots of snow, you may see dead fish or other aquatic animals in Michigan lakes and streams as water warms up and ice and snow cover melt.
Do you have GHS game film?

Do you have GHS game film?

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Do you have GHS game film?

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Ted Redman, a 1966 graduate of Gladwin High School, is trying to find game film from football and basketball games from 19641966. He can be contacted at: retired0814@gmail.com.
Angelica Corlew follows through after firing a strike last season. The junior is the only experienced pitcher returning to the roster this spring.

Angelica Corlew follows through after firing a strike last season. The junior is the only experienced pitcher returning to the roster this spring.

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Softball team returns with more experience

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
GLADWINTaking a few lumps with an inexperienced lineup last season could pay dividends for the Gladwin softball team this spring.The Flying G’s finished 2025 with a record of 8-22, but most of the players who learned those lessons will be back on the diamond.

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Fishing season 2026 opened April 1

Gladwin
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Spring fishing is finally here. Wednesday, April 1, is the official kickoff to the new fishing license year in Michigan. Grab your gear and invite someone new to join you and share the fishing experience!
Junior Brooke Remer will resume her pitching duties for the Beaverton softball team this spring.

Junior Brooke Remer will resume her pitching duties for the Beaverton softball team this spring.

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Beavers counting on strength in the circle

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
BEAVERTONThere are still spots to fill in the lineup for the Beaverton softball team this spring, but pitching shouldn’t be a problem.And pitching is really important.
Gladwin’s Madisyn Lockwood takes flight to try to get control of the ball during Thursday’s 3-0 victory at Clare.

Gladwin’s Madisyn Lockwood takes flight to try to get control of the ball during Thursday’s 3-0 victory at Clare.

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Gladwin kicks back with win at Clare

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
CLAREThe first game of the season was not much fun for the Gladwin soccer team.The Flying G’s were in Standish last Tuesday to face the defending Jack Pine conference champions and dropped a 7-1 decision.The second game was more like it.
MHSAA approves roster, schedule flexibility at Winter Meeting March 20

MHSAA approves roster, schedule flexibility at Winter Meeting March 20

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MHSAA approves roster, schedule flexibility at Winter Meeting March 20

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
EAST LANSINGThe Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association approved a pair of proposals during its Winter Meeting on March 20 in East Lansing that increase roster flexibility in softball and schedule flexibility in track and field and will take immediate effect for this...
Beaverton’s Piper Carland races past a Clare defender and looks toward the net during last week’s season-opening tie.

Beaverton’s Piper Carland races past a Clare defender and looks toward the net during last week’s season-opening tie.

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Beavers open soccer season with 2-2 tie

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
CLARETwo years ago, Beaverton fielded a varsity girls’ soccer team for the first time and a freshman-dominated lineup did not win a game.Many of those players are back this spring as juniors and the improvement is obvious.
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