Sports

HOLE-IN-ONE

HOLE-IN-ONE

HOLE-IN-ONE

Jim Vanatta, of Gladwin, had his first hole-in-one of the 2025 season at Devils Knob Golf Course in Harrison. Jim used a 5 iron to put the ball on the green and it then bounced to the hole. Delbert Mahan witnessed the event.
DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

LANSINGJoin the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 11-17, offering in-person opportunities for more than 2,000 students to obtain a hunter safety education certificate.
Danny Smith

Danny Smith

Mid Michigan College names Danny Smith Athletic Director

HARRISONMid Michigan College is proud to announce the appointment of Danny Smith as the College’s new Athletic Director. Smith will continue to serve as the College’s Head Baseball Coach, a role he has held since January 2025, while stepping into this leadership position.
Mackenzie Huber

Mackenzie Huber

Gladwin’s Huber named All-Rookie

GLADWINGladwin graduate Mackenzie Huber was named to the All-Rookie Team in Division 1 in the Central Collegiate Women’s Hockey Association after an impressive freshman season at Michigan State.
Mason Meier delivers a pitch versus the Beavers in the Panther Classic. Beaver player Garrison Zuker leads off first base as Bryce Neitzel looks on. GRAND RAPIDS

Mason Meier delivers a pitch versus the Beavers in the Panther Classic. Beaver player Garrison Zuker leads off first base as Bryce Neitzel looks on. GRAND RAPIDS

Post 239 second at baseball tournament

The Linwood Post 239 Class AA American Legion baseball team placed second at the six-team Davenport University Panther Classic Tournament in Grand Rapids this past weekend. finishing with a 2-2 record.In the first pool game, Post 239 lost to Vermont Street Vipers 6-2.
Student-athletes recognized for excellence at MMC

Student-athletes recognized for excellence at MMC

Student-athletes recognized for excellence at MMC

HARRISONMid Michigan College’s Baseball and Softball teams recently wrapped up outstanding 20242025 seasons with postseason appearances.Recently, individual National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) awards were announced.
Legion baseball team posts 4-2 record last week

Legion baseball team posts 4-2 record last week

Legion baseball team posts 4-2 record last week

MIDLANDThe Linwood Post 239 Class AA American Legion baseball team played in the 10-team Gabby Mills Tournament in Midland over the weekend and finished with a record of 2-2. Earlier in the week, Post 239 took two games from Big Rapids Rubber Ducks Post 98 at Mt. Pleasant High School on Tuesday.
Jiayi Rees received the Gail Wildfong School of Dance Scholarship.

Jiayi Rees received the Gail Wildfong School of Dance Scholarship.

GWSD holds 43rd annual dance recital

GLADWINThe Gail Wildfong School of Dance (GWSD) recently held its 43rd annual dance recital this past June at Gladwin High School.
DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week Aug. 11-17

LANSINGJoin the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 11-17, offering in-person opportunities for more than 2,000 students to obtain a hunter safety education certificate.