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Hunter safety education classes are offered ahead of spring turkey season or in the fall before the start of firearm deer season.

Hunter safety education classes are offered ahead of spring turkey season or in the fall before the start of firearm deer season.

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Now is the time to get hunter safety-certified

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
LANSINGIf you plan to take part in Michigan’s spring turkey season (April 19 through June 7) and you still need to take a hunter safety class, sign up soon. These classes are commonly offered ahead of the spring turkey season or in the fall before the start of firearm deer season.
CLAYPOOL SIGNS WITH U OF M

CLAYPOOL SIGNS WITH U OF M

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CLAYPOOL SIGNS WITH U OF M

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Beaverton graduate Becca Claypool returned to her hometown Wednesday to sign with the University of Michigan bowling team at Beaverton Bowl. Claypool was a four-time state qualifier and a member of the 2023 team that finished second in the state tournament during her high school career.
RITCHIE SIGNS

RITCHIE SIGNS

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RITCHIE SIGNS

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Gladwin senior Connor Ritchie has signed to play baseball next season at Kalamazoo College.

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Fishing season opened April 1

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
LANSINGHeading out to fish? New sportfishing regulations for Michigan’s 2025 fishing season began on Tuesday, April 1, and are in effect through March 31, 2026. Changes this season include modifications to steelhead and muskie size limits and gear restrictions on some waters.
Senior Jayden Mieske is one of a number of returning starters who will power the lineup for the Gladwin baseball team this spring.

Senior Jayden Mieske is one of a number of returning starters who will power the lineup for the Gladwin baseball team this spring.

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Gladwin baseball team looks like a contender

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
GLADWINAveteran squad will take the field for the Gladwin baseball team this spring with ideas of improving on last year’s impressive 21-11-2 record.The Flying G’s finished second in the Jack Pine Conference with an 11-2-1 mark, trailing only Clare.
Christopher “Cjay” Smith

Christopher “Cjay” Smith

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Esports player heading to China for Overwatch Championship Series

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
MIDLANDNorthwood University is proud to announce that Christopher “Cjay” Smith, one of its top Esports athletes, is heading to Hangzhou, China, to compete in the Overwatch Championship Series (OWCS) Major – the highest level of competition in Overwatch Esports.
Junior catcher Liz Winchester hit .458 last season and will be back in the lineup this year for the Gladwin softball team.

Junior catcher Liz Winchester hit .458 last season and will be back in the lineup this year for the Gladwin softball team.

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New coach, new starters for Gladwin softball this spring

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
GLADWINAnew coach will lead a lot of new starters onto the field for the Gladwin softball team this spring.Bryanna Gary has been an assistant coach for the Flying G’s the past three seasons and has taken over the top spot.Her only returning starters are junior catcher Liz Winchester, who had a .
Gladwin’s Breanna Campbell sprinted to top 10 finishes in the 60 and 200 meters at a season-opening indoor meet last Wednesday at Saginaw Valley State University.

Gladwin’s Breanna Campbell sprinted to top 10 finishes in the 60 and 200 meters at a season-opening indoor meet last Wednesday at Saginaw Valley State University.

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Gladwin track teams look good at indoor meet

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
UNIVERSITY CENTERAlook into the future indicates a pretty bright future for Gladwin’s track teams this spring.Both the boys’ and girls’ squads were at Saginaw Valley State University for an indoor meet last Wednesday and both showed promise against a tough field of 35 schools.
Moe Newman, who had 24 goals and 35 points this season, will return to the lineup for the Flying G’s next year.

Moe Newman, who had 24 goals and 35 points this season, will return to the lineup for the Flying G’s next year.

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Gladwin hockey moved forward in second season

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
GLADWINAt the end of last season, the Gladwin hockey team had a record of 19-5-1 after being knocked out of the state tournament with a loss to Alpena in the regional final.This season ended with a loss to Alpena in the regional final that left the Flying G’s with a record of 19-7-1.
20th Anniversary “Catch Us if You Can” fishing event in Houghton Lake

20th Anniversary “Catch Us if You Can” fishing event in Houghton Lake

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20th Anniversary “Catch Us if You Can” fishing event in Houghton Lake

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
HOUGHTON LAKEThese five additional adult anglers were excited to catch a tagged fish and be eligible to draw for a chance to win a Grand Prize Package of $100,000 at the “Catch Us If You Can” fishing event in Houghton Lake.
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