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Pictured from left to right, Caleb Palmreuter (drafted by Elite Feet), Seth Mead (drafted by Complete Runner) and Elijah Christensen (drafted by Up North Elite).

Pictured from left to right, Caleb Palmreuter (drafted by Elite Feet), Seth Mead (drafted by Complete Runner) and Elijah Christensen (drafted by Up North Elite).

Harriers compete at MITCA Meet of Champions

On Saturday, November 11, seven local high school cross-country runners competed in the MITCA Meet of Champions at Shepherd high school. Each of them ran some of their best races of the year. Being drafted into the Team Elite race and setting new PR’S were Caleb Palmreuter (15:43.

Bowling For Books Fundraiser Nov. 18

ABowling For Books Fundraiser will take place on November 18, 6 p.m. at Meadow Lanes located at 430 W. 5th Street in Gladwin. Proceeds from the event will provide books for children ages 0-5. It will also feature prizes, a silent auction, bake sale and a 50/50 raffle.
Gladwin’s volleyball team whoops it up after knocking off Clare in the district semifinals last Wedensday night.

Gladwin’s volleyball team whoops it up after knocking off Clare in the district semifinals last Wedensday night.

Gladwin spikers avenge loss to Clare en route to district championship

District tournament matchups are determined by a blind draw, which means the championship game is not always the main event. That was the case last week when the Gladwin volleyball team defended its home court and won a Division 2 title.
Pictured are Gladwin Boys’ cross country leaving the starting line at the Division 2 state meet at Michigan International Speedway.

Pictured are Gladwin Boys’ cross country leaving the starting line at the Division 2 state meet at Michigan International Speedway.

Gladwin boys run fifth at state meet

It takes an iron constitution to compete at a high level in cross country.
Beaverton’s offense attempts to get through McBain last Friday during the Division 7 district championship game.

Beaverton’s offense attempts to get through McBain last Friday during the Division 7 district championship game.

Beavers fight to the end, but bow out of playoffs

A goal line stand in the final moments of the Beaverton football team’s 12-0 loss to McBain in the Division 7 district championship game Friday night didn’t mean a thing as far as the outcome of the game was concerned.
Beaverton’s Kaelyn Fischer goes for the kill during the Beavers five-set loss to Beal City in the Division 3 district finals Thursday.

Beaverton’s Kaelyn Fischer goes for the kill during the Beavers five-set loss to Beal City in the Division 3 district finals Thursday.

Beavers fall in five in district final

With a seventh consecutive Division 3 district championship on the line Thursday night, the Beaverton volleyball team pushed it to the limit, but came up just short in a wild 25-22, 20-25, 25-16, 25-15, 15-11 loss to visiting Beal City. How wild was it?
Top tips from DNR conservation officers for Michigan’s firearm deer season include accessing private land only if you have the landowner’s permission, immediately tagging your deer with the proper tag, and shooting only when you have a clear shot and know what is beyond your target.

Top tips from DNR conservation officers for Michigan’s firearm deer season include accessing private land only if you have the landowner’s permission, immediately tagging your deer with the proper tag, and shooting only when you have a clear shot and know what is beyond your target.

Top 10 best practices for firearm deer season

Firearm deer hunting season is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting land, watching trail cameras and preparing equipment for opening day.
Undefeated Gladwin wins JPC volleyball title

Undefeated Gladwin wins JPC volleyball title

Undefeated Gladwin wins JPC volleyball title

FARWELL If you’re going to make history, it’s best not to leave anything up for debate. The Gladwin volleyball team clinched a second straight Jack Pine Conference championship last Wednesday, which has never happened before.