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Lily Leinenger and Aria Rule get lifts from Ava Kiger and Avery Graybill after competing in the 400 relay at a junior high track meet last week.

Lily Leinenger and Aria Rule get lifts from Ava Kiger and Avery Graybill after competing in the 400 relay at a junior high track meet last week.

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Gladwin girls win JPC Junior High title

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
STANDISHThe Gladwin Junior High girls’ track team won the Jack Pine Conference Meet title last Tuesday at Standish, finishing first with 94 points. Harrison was second with 71.5, followed by Standish with 60.5 and Beaverton with 14.
Gladwin’s Ben Verellen ran second in the 800 and third in the 1600 at the Jack Pine Conference Championship Meet Saturday at Shepherd.

Gladwin’s Ben Verellen ran second in the 800 and third in the 1600 at the Jack Pine Conference Championship Meet Saturday at Shepherd.

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Two gold medals help Gladwin boys place fourth in JPC

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
SHEPHERDApair of gold medalists helped the Gladwin boys’ track team place fourth Saturday at the Jack Pine Conference Championship Meet at Shepherd.The host Blue Jays won the team title with 174.5 points, followed by Clare with 146, Meridian with 94.5 and the Flying G’s with 58.5.
Gladwin’s Liz Winchester hit a home run Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader with visiting Bullock Creek.

Gladwin’s Liz Winchester hit a home run Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader with visiting Bullock Creek.

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Gladwin third at softball tourney

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
COLEMANWinning two games out of three helped the Gladwin softball team place third in the Coleman Classic tournament Saturday.The Flying G’s came within a run or two of winning the whole thing, as their only loss was a 4-3 nail-biter at the hands of Meridian in the first game.
Required five-year CPI adjustment prompts change in snowmobile trail permit fees

Required five-year CPI adjustment prompts change in snowmobile trail permit fees

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Required five-year CPI adjustment prompts change in snowmobile trail permit fees

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LANSINGThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced a required five-year Consumer Price Index adjustment for snowmobile trail permit fees. Starting this year, the fee will increase from $52 to $65 and will remain in place for the next five-year period.

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Governor Whitmer celebrates new women’s hockey team in Detroit

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement on the announcement of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) expansion to Detroit, including a new professional women’s hockey team and the 2026 PWHL Awards Ceremony and Draft on June 16 and 17, 2026.
Kids can learn to golf this summer

Kids can learn to golf this summer

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Kids can learn to golf this summer

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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 7-14 years old. The Gladwin Heights Golf Course and Big Boys Club of Gladwin County will once again sponsor Youth Summer Golf.
Gladwin’s Preston Willert hit a grand slam on Tuesday and had five hits in a doubleheader on Thursday.

Gladwin’s Preston Willert hit a grand slam on Tuesday and had five hits in a doubleheader on Thursday.

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Standish sweeps Gladwin baseball team

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GLADWINAfter making it all the way to the Division 2 state championship game last year, the Standish baseball team is back at it, heading into this week with a record of 18-1 and alone in first place in the Jack Pine Conference without a loss.
River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026

River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026

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River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GLADWINRegistration for the 2026 River Race of Two Cities is now open. The race is slated for May 23 ,9 a.m., at Gladwin City Park. Whether you may be a casual, amateur, or professional paddler, they’ve got you covered.This will be a 12.5 mile canoe/kayak marathon on the Cedar River!
Gladwin golfers win two tourneys

Gladwin golfers win two tourneys

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Gladwin golfers win two tourneys

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
FARWELLStrong performances up and down the lineup lifted the Gladwin golf team to first place at a Jack Pine Conference event at Eagle Glen last Tuesday.The Flying G’s topped a field of seven teams with a team total of 162. Shepherd was second with 168 and Standish third with 171.
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