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After taking several team pictures in the wake of winning the Jack Pine Conference championship, one of the moms said she wanted the Gladwin girls’ track team to take a “goofy” one and this was the result. Coach Kernie Gilliam (lower left) does not do “goofy.”

After taking several team pictures in the wake of winning the Jack Pine Conference championship, one of the moms said she wanted the Gladwin girls’ track team to take a “goofy” one and this was the result. Coach Kernie Gilliam (lower left) does not do “goofy.”

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Kernie Gilliam retires after best of his 41 seasons

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
GLADWINAfter 36 years as the head coach of the Gladwin girls’ track team, Kernie Gilliam thought about retiring.He changed his mind. Same thing after 37 years and 38 and 39.And 40. This year was going to be No. 41 and Gilliam made up his mind that it would be the last.
Gladwin hosting summer sports camps

Gladwin hosting summer sports camps

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Gladwin hosting summer sports camps

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
GLADWINGladwin High School is offering a series of summer sports camps for young people in the community.Each camp is a fundraiser for the specific sports and money will go directly back into the program.
Gladwin Junior High’s (left to right) Arliena Grant, Brooklyn Loso, Coach Ann Clayton, Liliana Gutierrez and Breanna Aalderink get together for a picture at the Megastars Meet Thursday. LEON LANGRIDGE

Gladwin Junior High’s (left to right) Arliena Grant, Brooklyn Loso, Coach Ann Clayton, Liliana Gutierrez and Breanna Aalderink get together for a picture at the Megastars Meet Thursday. LEON LANGRIDGE

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GJHS competes at Megastar Track Meet

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
TSHEPHERDhe Mid-Michigan Megastar Meet for junior high track athletes was held Thursday at Shepherd.Gladwin finished 20th with 14.5 points in a field of 42 teams that sent qualifiers to the Large School Girls’ Division.Arliena Grant finished second in the pole vault after clearing the bar at 8’6”.

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Bernard Barnes Baseball Invitational on deck

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
GLADWINThe 31st Annual Bernard Barnes Baseball Invitational, sponsored by DeShano Construction, will be held June 13-15 at Gladwin High School’s Wilmot Field.The field consists of players who were 18-years-old or younger as of Dec. 31 of last year.
Gladwin pole vaulter Drake Ross soared to All-State honors at the Division 2 MHSAA Finals Saturday at Hamilton.

Gladwin pole vaulter Drake Ross soared to All-State honors at the Division 2 MHSAA Finals Saturday at Hamilton.

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Ross, Corlew All-State for Gladwin boys’ track team

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
HAMILTONPole vaulter Drake Ross and long jumper Trace Corlew earned All-State honors for placing in the top eight in their events Saturday at the Division 2 MHSAA Finals at Hamilton.Ross cleared the bar at 14’1” to place fourth.Corlew was fifth with a leap of 21’10.5”.
Gladwin’s Bree Visser takes flight as two-time All-State teammate Ava Gary picks up steam during the 300 hurdles at the Northern Michigan Meet of Champions last Tuesday.

Gladwin’s Bree Visser takes flight as two-time All-State teammate Ava Gary picks up steam during the 300 hurdles at the Northern Michigan Meet of Champions last Tuesday.

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All-State honors cap great Gladwin girls’ track season

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
HAMILTONAgreat season came to an exciting end for the Gladwin girls’ track team at the MHSAA Division 2 Finals Saturday at Hamilton.The Flying G’s finished with 13.
Brooke Remer allowed only three runs in Beaverton’s hard-fought loss to Bullock Creek in the district semifinals.

Brooke Remer allowed only three runs in Beaverton’s hard-fought loss to Bullock Creek in the district semifinals.

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Beavers put up a fight in district softball setback

Sanford
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
BY SCOTT SALOWICHBack on May 13, the Beaverton softball team lost a pair of games to visiting Bullock Creek by scores of 13-1 and 18-3.The sweep came in the midst of a seven-game losing streak for the Beavers.
The Big Boys Club 15th annual golf tourney Aug. 2

The Big Boys Club 15th annual golf tourney Aug. 2

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The Big Boys Club 15th annual golf tourney Aug. 2

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYThe Big Boys Club of Gladwin County will be hosting its 15th annual golf tournament at Gladwin Heights Golf Course on Aug. 2.The organization was formed about 25 years ago as the Wooden Shoe Big Boys.
Gladwin starting pitcher Brayden Dee fires during Saturday’s loss to Ogemaw Heights in the Division 2 District Tournament at Standish.

Gladwin starting pitcher Brayden Dee fires during Saturday’s loss to Ogemaw Heights in the Division 2 District Tournament at Standish.

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Gladwin knocked out of baseball districts

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
GLADWIN ne key hit.O One more strike on the corner to get out of a jam.A spark. The Gladwin baseball team spent seven innings in search of all of the above in the Division 2 district semifinals Saturday at Standish and came up empty-handed in a 6-1 loss to Ogemaw Heights.

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Kids can learn to golf this summer

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
GLADWINDo you have kids who may be interested in learning the sport of golf? You might think about sending them to a Youth Summer Golf program for kids ages 7 to 14 years old. The Gladwin Heights Golf Course and Big Boys Club of Gladwin County will once again sponsor Youth Summer Golf.
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