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Gladwin’s Angelica Corlew passes a serve during last Wednesday night’s season-opening victory over Tawas.

Gladwin’s Angelica Corlew passes a serve during last Wednesday night’s season-opening victory over Tawas.

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Flying G’s win volleyball tourney title at Standish

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
GLADWINThe first week of the season was a big success for the Gladwin volleyball team.The Flying G’s opened up with two wins on Wednesday and then racked up five more Saturday to win the championship at an eight-team tournament hosted by Standish.Gladwin won its pool by topping Carrollton 25-9,...
Beaverton’s Ian Roberts zeroes in on a pass during a game at Clare last season. Roberts returns to the lineup for his senior campaign Friday night at Evart.

Beaverton’s Ian Roberts zeroes in on a pass during a game at Clare last season. Roberts returns to the lineup for his senior campaign Friday night at Evart.

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Beavers looking for a bump after taking lumps

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
BEAVERTONWith a limited roster that was heavy on sophomores, the Beaverton football team put together an entertaining season last fall and almost made the playoffs before bowing out with a 4-5 record.The Beavers were 3-3 after six weeks and only three-point loss to Pinconning cost them a postseason...
Kyle LaBrosse

Kyle LaBrosse

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LaBrosse takes charge of Flying G soccer team

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
GLADWINIn seven years as the soccer coach at Skeels Christian School, Kyle LaBrosse led the Eagles to two Michigan Association of Christian Schools state championships.LaBrosse has brought his Skeels set to the Michigan High School Athletic Association this fall, taking over as the head coach of...

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Gladwin cross country to host Cedar Bend Invite

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
GLADWINGladwin will host the Cedar Bend Cross Country Invitational Saturday at the Gladwin County Recreation Area.Racing is slated to begin at 9 a.m. with a 1000-meter event for girls and boys in grades K-6.The 5K boys’ varsity race follows at 9:45 a.m. with the girls’ race next at 10:30 a.m.A...
Gladwin’s Myles Robinson (left) and Gabe Piach each earned medals in a season-opening race at Benzie Central on Saturday.

Gladwin’s Myles Robinson (left) and Gabe Piach each earned medals in a season-opening race at Benzie Central on Saturday.

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Gladwin boys run eighth at rugged invitational

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
BENZONIABigger schools posed big challenges for the Gladwin boys’ cross country team when the Flying G’s opened the season Saturday competing in the top division at Benzie Central’s Pete Moss Invitational.Traverse City West ran away with first place with 35 points, followed by Ann Arbor Pioneer...
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.Pioneer won the team title with just 46 points and nobody else in...
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.The MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club, which maintains the nest box and livestream,...

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MHSAA provides heat and hydration reminders with fall practices beginning

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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.All fall sports teams...
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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