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Gladwin pitcher Karter Phillips delivers a strike during Friday’s doubleheader split with visiting Remus Chippewa Hills.

Gladwin pitcher Karter Phillips delivers a strike during Friday’s doubleheader split with visiting Remus Chippewa Hills.

Gladwin baseball splits three twinbills

GLADWINSplits were it for the Gladwin baseball team in three doubleheaders.On Friday, the Flying G’s beat Remus Chippewa Hills 9-4 in the first game.Karter Phillips got the win, allowing seven hits and two earned runs in six innings of work. He rang up 10 strikeouts.
The Gladwin Junior High boys’ track team celebrates a successful trip to the Ithaca Relays last Thursday.

The Gladwin Junior High boys’ track team celebrates a successful trip to the Ithaca Relays last Thursday.

GJHS boys track compete at events

GLADWINThe Gladwin Junior High boys track team (GJHS) came home with two wins on April 28, beating Surline 103 to 59, and they defeated Bullock Creek 99 to 63. There were several personal records set.
Gladwin Jr. High girls split JPC duals

Gladwin Jr. High girls split JPC duals

Gladwin Jr. High girls split JPC duals

MIDLANDThe Gladwin Junior High girls’ track team split two Jack Pine conference dual meets last week at Bullock Creek.The Flying G’s beat Surline 79-69, but lost to the home team 105-57.Breanna Aalderink won the 800 meters with Adalynn Lechner second and Jaidyn Quick third.
River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026

River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 2026

River Race of Two Cities registration now open for 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!
Beaverton Alumni Association to meet

Beaverton Alumni Association to meet

Beaverton Alumni Association to meet

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Alumni Association will be meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held upstairs in the Room at the Beaverton Activity Center, 106 Tonkin Street, Beaverton. They will have the business meeting where they will discuss the 2026 reunion.
Gladwin’s Nick Brasseur was third in the discus and fourth in the shot put during a meet last week at Bullock Creek.

Gladwin’s Nick Brasseur was third in the discus and fourth in the shot put during a meet last week at Bullock Creek.

Gladwin boys split, Beavers sweep JPC duals

MIDLANDGold medals were hard to find, but the Gladwin boys’ track team managed to score just enough points to beat Ogemaw Heights 80-79 in a Jack Pine Conference dual meet last Wednesday.Bullock Creek hosted the event and beat the Flying G’s 111-51 to leave with a 3-3 record in the JPC standings.
Lakeside Wednesday Morning Mens Golf League to start

Lakeside Wednesday Morning Mens Golf League to start

Lakeside Wednesday Morning Mens Golf League to start

GLADWINThe 9 a.m. Wednesday morning “Fellas” golf league at Lakeside Golf Course is welcoming new players. This is a great nine hole league with fun days, outings and no need to make up a round if you miss a week – just show up when you can play.It will run April 29 through Sept. 9, 2026.
Jaelyn Giner and the Beaverton soccer team split a pair of Jack Pine Conference games last week.

Jaelyn Giner and the Beaverton soccer team split a pair of Jack Pine Conference games last week.

Beavers soccer team splits shutouts

BEAVERTONBoth games were shutouts and half of them worked out nicely for the Beaverton soccer team last week.On Tuesday, the Beavers won 2-0 at Ogemaw Heights.
The distance medley team of Nathan Muma, Liam Pohlman, Jonah Griffiths and Ivan Christensen with a time of 12:15.22 broke a school record that has stood for nearly 40 years. PHOTO PROVIDED BY SARA CHRISTENSEN

The distance medley team of Nathan Muma, Liam Pohlman, Jonah Griffiths and Ivan Christensen with a time of 12:15.22 broke a school record that has stood for nearly 40 years. PHOTO PROVIDED BY SARA CHRISTENSEN

Gladwin Junior High School boys win invite

ALMAThe Gladwin Junior HighSchool boys’ track team had another big week, knocking off visiting Clare on Tuesday and then placing first by one thin point at the Panther Classic at Alma on Friday.