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Varsity Valorant players from Northwood University compete at the Field of Frames Fest at Dow Diamond, held Sept. 26-28, 2025, in Midland, Michigan.

Varsity Valorant players from Northwood University compete at the Field of Frames Fest at Dow Diamond, held Sept. 26-28, 2025, in Midland, Michigan.

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Northwood Esports scores new national achievements

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
MIDLANDNorthwood University Esports is closing out the fall semester with multiple national achievements across several titles – including a first-ever national championship in Deadlock, a Top-4 national finish in Collegiate Rocket League, a professional League of Legends coaching contract, and...
The race took place on Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m., and began at Gladwin’s North Park.

The race took place on Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m., and began at Gladwin’s North Park.

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First annual Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run a success

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
GLADWINThanks to everyone who joined Hospice of Gladwin Area for their first annual Turkey Trot 5K Walk/ Run.They are grateful for your incredible support, energy, and dedication to their mission.
Preston Willert – Gladwin

Preston Willert – Gladwin

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Jack Pine salutes All-Conference Football players

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
WEST BRANCHOgemaw Heights plowed through its Jack Pine Conference rivals this fall, posting a 5-0 record to win the Division 1 championship and then topping Meridian in a crossover for the outright crown as well.
Beavers earn D-2 Jack Pine Conference grid honors

Beavers earn D-2 Jack Pine Conference grid honors

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Beavers earn D-2 Jack Pine Conference grid honors

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
BEAVERTONEven though its final record was just 4-5 and there was no spot in the playoffs, the Beaverton football team put together quite a season this fall.The Beavers came out of the gate firing and pulled out a wild 38-36 victory over Evart on opening night.
Ansley Mausolf

Ansley Mausolf

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Local JPC volleyball stars honored

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
GLADWIN COUNTYGladwin and Beaverton finished tied for second place in the overall Jack Pine Conference volleyball standings after each team finished 8-3 against their JPC rivals.

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MMC Softball to host breakfast with Santa fundraiser Dec. 13

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
HARRISONThe Mid Michigan College Softball team is excited to welcome local families to their Breakfast with Santa fundraiser 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Homer Township Fire Department at 222 South Homer Road Midland, MI 48640.
Ogemaw Heights’ Connor Lambert is taken down by two Grand Rapids West Catholic tacklers during Saturday’s state semifinal at Clare.

Ogemaw Heights’ Connor Lambert is taken down by two Grand Rapids West Catholic tacklers during Saturday’s state semifinal at Clare.

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Ogemaw Heights falls in football Final Four

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
CLAREAn unforgettable season came up one step shy of a trip to the Division 5 state championship game at Ford Field for the Ogemaw Heights football team Saturday when the Falcons lost a thrilling 34-24 battle with Grand Rapids West Catholic in the semifinals at Clare.
Gladwin’s Hunter Simpson checks in behind the net with a big hit on a Jackson United rival during Saturday’s home opener.

Gladwin’s Hunter Simpson checks in behind the net with a big hit on a Jackson United rival during Saturday’s home opener.

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Gladwin splits first two hockey games

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
GLADWINThe new season started last weekend and the Gladwin hockey team is not easing into things under new coach Guy Soulliere.The Flying G’s came out firing on Friday night with four goals in the first period on the way to a 7-3 victory over the Lakeshore Badgers in Manistee.
CHRISTENSEN NAMED MITCA CROSS-COUNTRY COACH OF THE YEAR

CHRISTENSEN NAMED MITCA CROSS-COUNTRY COACH OF THE YEAR

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CHRISTENSEN NAMED MITCA CROSS-COUNTRY COACH OF THE YEAR

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Gladwin Junior High boys’ cross-country coach, Sara Christensen, received the Middle School Cross Country coach of the year award on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association (MITCA) conference for cross-country coaches in Mt. Pleasant.
Pictured left to right: Ivan Christensen, Garrison Farley, Jonah Griffiths, and Nathan Muma.

Pictured left to right: Ivan Christensen, Garrison Farley, Jonah Griffiths, and Nathan Muma.

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GJHS Runners compete at Midwest Nike Cross Country Regionals

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
GLADWINOn Saturday, Nov. 15, four Gladwin Junior High School cross country runners competed in the Midwest Nike Cross Country Regionals in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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