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Elizabeth Huisjen and the Gladwin girls’ cross country team opened the season Saturday with a good performance against top competition at the Pete Moss Invitational.

Elizabeth Huisjen and the Gladwin girls’ cross country team opened the season Saturday with a good performance against top competition at the Pete Moss Invitational.

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Gladwin girls run with the big dogs

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
BENZONIAWith defending Division 1 state champion Ann Arbor Pioneer at the top of the standings, the Gladwin girls’ cross country team faced quite a challenge by opening the season Saturday at Benzie Central’s Pete Moss Invitational.
A peregrine falcon watches over two eggs in a nesting box atop Spartan Stadium. More eggs may be on the way.

A peregrine falcon watches over two eggs in a nesting box atop Spartan Stadium. More eggs may be on the way.

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New female falcon takes up residence in MSU nest box, but no eggs are laid

Demonte Thomas
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
LANISNGAnew female peregrine falcon has appeared at Michigan State University’s falcon nesting box atop Spartan Stadium, marking a significant change at a nesting site occupied by peregrine falcons for years.

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MHSAA provides heat and hydration reminders with fall practices beginning

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
EAST LANSINGMultiple regions across Michigan approached record-high temperatures this summer, just another reminder of the importance of adhering to hot-weather precautions as schools and families prepare for the start of fall sports practices and competitions this month at Michigan High School...
Football playoff regional seeding highlights changes as MHSAA fall sports begin

Football playoff regional seeding highlights changes as MHSAA fall sports begin

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Football playoff regional seeding highlights changes as MHSAA fall sports begin

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
EAST LANSINGAnew format for earlyround playoff seeding in 11-player football is among the most notable changes as more than 100,000 high school athletes from Michigan High School Athletic Association member high schools prepare for the first day of practices Monday, Aug. 10.
HOLE IN ONE

HOLE IN ONE

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HOLE IN ONE

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Aug. 16 is a day for Joe Persky to remember. While golfing at Devil’s Knob, he used an #8 iron and a Visa ball to ace the #4 hole. Witnesses Richard Ward and Scott Furgeson reported that the ball went past the pole, spun around, and rolled into the hole.

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Wednesday Men’s Bowling meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
BEAVERTONThe Wednesday Beaverton Men’s organizational meeting for the 20262027 season will be held Thursday, Aug. 27, Beaverton Bowl, starting at 7 p.m. This is a five man team league. To get a team into the league, please contact Tom Fruchey at 989-324-8451.
Archers return to Beaverton

Archers return to Beaverton

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Archers return to Beaverton

Beaverton
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The Michigan Archery Association hosted state championship and sectional tournaments Saturday and Sunday at Calhoun Campground in Beaverton.The weekend’s events marked the group’s second trip to the City this summer and the archers will return next year for more action.
MHSAA stresses safety as fall practice begins

MHSAA stresses safety as fall practice begins

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MHSAA stresses safety as fall practice begins

East Lansing
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Multiple regions across Michigan approached record-high temperatures this summer, just another reminder of the importance of adhering to hot-weather precautions as schools and families prepare for the start of fall sports practices and competitions this month at Michigan High School Athletic...

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Beaverton football opens practice on Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The Beaverton High School Athletic Department is reminding football players that practice begins on Monday, Aug. 10, and will run from 4-7:30 p.m. at the school.Players will need only their helmet, cleats, mouthguard and workout apparel for the first two days of practice.
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