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Pictured is the 2026 Linwood Post 239 American Legion Baseball Team. In the back row: coaches Hunter Merillat and Josh Higgins; Brady Vrable, Brady Bowen, Dakota Inda, Kaden Gerzseny, Aydin VanEver, Robby Mularz, Carter McLaren, Nathan Foret, coaches Scott and Terry Brokoff. Front row: Ethan Helinski, Dominik Mulder, Jose Costilla, Liam Rump, Dane Alexander, Braxton Heuker, Brody Riedlinger, and Charlie Maze. Missing players are Brennen Pease and Walker Sian.

Pictured is the 2026 Linwood Post 239 American Legion Baseball Team. In the back row: coaches Hunter Merillat and Josh Higgins; Brady Vrable, Brady Bowen, Dakota Inda, Kaden Gerzseny, Aydin VanEver, Robby Mularz, Carter McLaren, Nathan Foret, coaches Scott and Terry Brokoff. Front row: Ethan Helinski, Dominik Mulder, Jose Costilla, Liam Rump, Dane Alexander, Braxton Heuker, Brody Riedlinger, and Charlie Maze. Missing players are Brennen Pease and Walker Sian.

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Linwood Post 239 opens season at Blissfield Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
LINWOODThe 2026 version of the Linwood Post 239 Class AA American Legion Team consists of players from several area high schools.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources needs your help to tally wild turkeys this summer. Take just a few minutes to report any turkeys you see, July 1 through Aug. 31, and contribute valuable data to track the health of the state’s turkey population.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources needs your help to tally wild turkeys this summer. Take just a few minutes to report any turkeys you see, July 1 through Aug. 31, and contribute valuable data to track the health of the state’s turkey population.

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Help track Michigan’s next generation of wild turkeys

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
LANSINGIf you spot a hen turkey leading a line of poults (baby turkeys) this summer, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to hear from you.
Teacher Karie Saxton behind the perch rig station.

Teacher Karie Saxton behind the perch rig station.

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How students from a one-room schoolhouse turned fishing lures into reel-world learning

Aileen Kemme Communications Coordinator
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
LANSING“How can we design and create fishing lures that will attract the fish we’re fishing for and sell well in our area?”It’s the kind of question you might expect to hear at a tackle shop before the spring opener or batted around between experienced anglers after a long day on the river or lake.
Archery tourney makes first stop in Beaverton

Archery tourney makes first stop in Beaverton

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Archery tourney makes first stop in Beaverton

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
BEAVERTONThe arrows were flying over the weekend at Calhoun Campground, which welcomed the Michigan Archery Association’s MAA 720 Tournament for the first time.
Beaverton southpaw Landon Love pitched his way to First Team All-State honors this season with a 9-2 record and 109 strikeouts.

Beaverton southpaw Landon Love pitched his way to First Team All-State honors this season with a 9-2 record and 109 strikeouts.

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Landon Love named First Team All- State

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Beaverton’s Landon Love was one of 10 pitchers to earn First Team All-State honors in Division 3 from the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association.Love completed his senior year with a record of 9-2 with 109 strikeouts in 61.1 innings pitched.
Gladwin coach Kody Emeott gives out directions last Wednesday at the Tim Foor Youth Character and FUNdamentals football camp.

Gladwin coach Kody Emeott gives out directions last Wednesday at the Tim Foor Youth Character and FUNdamentals football camp.

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Youth camp a kickoff for 2026 football season

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
GLADWINThe Tim Foor Youth Character & FUNdamentals camp was held Monday-Wednesday last week at Brokoff Field and served as a kind of kickoff for a new era of Gladwin football.
Beaverton’s Piper Carland was named Honorable Mention All-State after her junior year.

Beaverton’s Piper Carland was named Honorable Mention All-State after her junior year.

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Carland earns Honorable Mention

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
BEAVERTONJunior Piper Carland became the first player in the three-year history of varsity girls’ soccer at Beaverton to gain All-State notoriety when the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association awarded her with Honorable Mention to its Division 4 honor squad.
Parade of Champions 2025-26

Parade of Champions 2025-26

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Parade of Champions 2025-26

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
EAST LANSINGThree schools celebrated their first Michigan High School Athletic Association Finals championships in any sport during the 202526 school year as 39 teams total won first finals titles in their respective sports.
Mid Michigan College point guard, Amonti Greene, during the NJCAA’s All-Star game, May 9, 2026, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mid Michigan College point guard, Amonti Greene, during the NJCAA’s All-Star game, May 9, 2026, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Laker Amonti Greene plays in NJCAA All-Stars Game

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
MT. PLEASANTMid Michigan College Men’s Basketball point guard Amonti Greene recently represented the Lakers at the 2026 NJCAA Men’s Basketball All-Star Game on May 9, competing for the South Team in a hard-fought 79-73 matchup against the North Team.
Colorful opaque glass was a popular choice for decorative lampshades in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. WOODY AUCTION

Colorful opaque glass was a popular choice for decorative lampshades in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. WOODY AUCTION

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Glass shades

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The invention of the electric light bulb didn’t just introduce an improved, more convenient, safer light source. It gave designers new inspiration. As the use of electric lights spread during the late 19th to early 20th centuries, lamps with colorful opaque glass shades became popular.
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