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New Gladwin coach Nick Taratuta instructs the troops during a time out in the middle of Thursday’s wild double overtime loss to Shepherd.

New Gladwin coach Nick Taratuta instructs the troops during a time out in the middle of Thursday’s wild double overtime loss to Shepherd.

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Gladwin girls make new coach’s first week an adventure

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
GLADWIN Nick Taratuta began his varsity coaching career with a pair of games last week and the Gladwin girls’ basketball team certainly made them memorable. The action began on Dec. 5 with a 55-18 victory over visiting Ogemaw Heights.
Beaverton’s Myah Hubble leads the break as the Beavers open the season with a victory over Coleman.

Beaverton’s Myah Hubble leads the break as the Beavers open the season with a victory over Coleman.

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Freshmen lift Beaverton girls to victory in hoop debut

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
BEAVERTON Afresh new season tipped off for the Beaverton girls’ basketball team on Dec. 5 and the fresh faces in the lineup led the way to a 37-27 victory over visiting Coleman. “Our freshmen took care of us,” said Beavers coach Jason Hubble.
Gladwin’s Lorcan Keatley applies a headlock during a recent match. The Flying G’s swept a tri-meet at Evart to open the season last week.

Gladwin’s Lorcan Keatley applies a headlock during a recent match. The Flying G’s swept a tri-meet at Evart to open the season last week.

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Gladwin wrestlers pin down victories to open the season

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
EVART Two big wins at a tri-meet in Evart on Thursday got the Gladwin wrestling team’s season off to a hot start. Roscommon won a district title last year and was first up for the Flying G’s. Two straight pins put the Bucks ahead 12-0, but Gladwin took charge from that point on and won 60-18.
A skier at Nub’s Nob in Harbor Springs, one of the 33 resorts that participate in a White Gold Card promotion.

A skier at Nub’s Nob in Harbor Springs, one of the 33 resorts that participate in a White Gold Card promotion.

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Michigan snowsports organization promotes outdoor recreation

Stephanie Rauhe
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
LANSING For outdoor recreation enthusiasts, the colder weather heralds the arrival of snow sports. One of the more popular winter recreation sports is skiing, with over two million skiers visiting Michigan slopes every year, according to Pure Michigan, the state’s tourism and information agency.

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Co-Ed Volleyball back for 16th season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
BEAVERTON The 16th season of Co-Ed Volleyball at the Beaverton Church of the Nazarene, 540 Lang Rd., begins on Thursday, January 4. The games will start at 6:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 8 p.m., and 8:45 p.m.
In the middle of the first game of his 50th season at the helm of the Beaverton boys’ basketball team, Beavers coach Roy Johnston makes a point to senior point guard Layk Woodruff. Beaverton beat Coleman 41-25.

In the middle of the first game of his 50th season at the helm of the Beaverton boys’ basketball team, Beavers coach Roy Johnston makes a point to senior point guard Layk Woodruff. Beaverton beat Coleman 41-25.

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Beaverton Coach Roy’s 50th season begins with a victory over Coleman

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
BEAVERTON Year 50 of the Roy Johnston Era as head coach of the Beaverton boys’ basketball team tipped off Nov. 28 and the state’s all-time winningest coach chalked up another one as the Beavers topped visiting Coleman 41-25. “For as young as we are, we did alright,” said Johnston.
Flying G’s erupt for big victory over Harrison

Flying G’s erupt for big victory over Harrison

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Flying G’s erupt for big victory over Harrison

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
GLADWIN It took a minute, well eight minutes to be precise, for the Gladwin boys’ basketball team to find its bearings Friday night when Harrison came to town to open Jack Pine Conference play. After that, wow.
Pictured from left to right: Aden Frosch and Jacob S. Jacob.

Pictured from left to right: Aden Frosch and Jacob S. Jacob.

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Coach Jacob to usher Esports into new era

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
MIDLAND Northwood University is excited to announce a new leadership team to oversee Northwood Esports, the nation’s first collegiate esports dynasty.
Sophomore goalie Preston Willert guards the cage for his first varsity victory during the Gladwin hockey team’s 4-2 victory over Jackson United Friday night.

Sophomore goalie Preston Willert guards the cage for his first varsity victory during the Gladwin hockey team’s 4-2 victory over Jackson United Friday night.

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Gladwin hockey team makes a point with victory over Jackson

Scott Salowich
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
GLADWIN It’s only natural for a brand new varsity hockey team to wonder exactly where it stands in the early stages of the season. Yes, Gladwin made its debut with a 9-0 romp over Manistee, but that team only had seven skaters in the lineup.
In Zone 3, including Bay, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana counties, you can use all legal firearms. If you are hunting in the limited firearm deer zone, you must follow equipment requirements for that zone.

In Zone 3, including Bay, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana counties, you can use all legal firearms. If you are hunting in the limited firearm deer zone, you must follow equipment requirements for that zone.

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DNR reminds hunters of legal firearms for muzzleloader season

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
LANSING The 2023 muzzleloader season began today and ends at the close of shooting hours on Sunday, Dec. 10. When heading out to enjoy your season, remember that legal equipment and other regulations vary based on where you are hunting.
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