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Gladwin coach Tony Wetmore holds the Cedar Cup aloft as his team celebrates after beating Beaverton in five sets last week to retain possession of the trophy.

Gladwin coach Tony Wetmore holds the Cedar Cup aloft as his team celebrates after beating Beaverton in five sets last week to retain possession of the trophy.

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Gladwin volleyball reclaims Cedar Cup

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
BEAVERTONThe Cedar Cup returned to Gladwin Wednesday night when the Flying G’s pulled out a see-saw 2225, 25-16, 25-16, 23-25, 15-9 victory over rival Beaverton.It wasn’t easy, which came as no surprise to Flying G’s coach Tony Wetmore.“I have coached more fiveset matches against Steve (Evans) and...
Beaverton’s Ty Wicke runs away from a pursuing pack of massive St. Louis Sharks during Friday night’s victory.

Beaverton’s Ty Wicke runs away from a pursuing pack of massive St. Louis Sharks during Friday night’s victory.

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Beaverton hunts down big Sharks

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
BEAVERTONThe size of the fight in the dogs mattered more than the size of the dogs in the fight Friday night when the Beaverton football team beat visiting St. Louis 36-20.A quick glance at the roster showed the Sharks featuring a 270-pound fullback, a pair of 300-pound linemen and a couple more...
Gabe Piach was second in line for the Gladwin boys’ cross country team in a pair of invitationals last week.

Gabe Piach was second in line for the Gladwin boys’ cross country team in a pair of invitationals last week.

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Gladwin boys run well at pair of races

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
MIDLANDThere were 16 teams in the field at the Northwood Invitational Saturday and the Gladwin boys’ cross country team finished sixth.Four of the top five were Division 1 schools and the only D-2 team in that bunch was defending state champion Flint Powers.“We did well,” said Flying G’s coach...
Gladwin’s Bryson Thurlow closes in on a Standish ball-carrier during the junior varsity’s loss last Thursday to the visiting Panthers.

Gladwin’s Bryson Thurlow closes in on a Standish ball-carrier during the junior varsity’s loss last Thursday to the visiting Panthers.

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Gladwin JV scores late in loss to Standish

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
GLADWINThe Gladwin junior varsity football team is still looking for its first win of the season, but found some momentum at the tail end of Thursday’s 20-8 loss to visiting Standish.Trailing 14-0 at halftime, the Flying G’s overcame two turnovers by twice turning the Panthers away in...
Pet’s dry eye may cause corneal scarring

Pet’s dry eye may cause corneal scarring

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Pet’s dry eye may cause corneal scarring

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 9-year-old Terrier, “Buzzy,” has developed what I think is an eye infection. She has red, irritated eyes and lots of yellowish discharge with runny tears. I called her veterinarian and will be taking her in to be seen this week.
Beaverton JV remains undefeated

Beaverton JV remains undefeated

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Beaverton JV remains undefeated

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
ST. LOUISThe Beaverton football team remained undefeated Thursday night with a 30-14 victory at St. Louis.“Our players earned this victory by having great mental focus,” said Beavers coach Will Gaudard.
Gladwin frosh spike Beavers

Gladwin frosh spike Beavers

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Gladwin frosh spike Beavers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
GLADWINThe Gladwin freshman volleyball team pulled out its first win of the season last Wednesday at Beaverton in three sets.Suthern Reed and Raygen Searfoss each had three kills for the night and Jaidyn Quick had two. Klaire Thurlow, Lilly Barz and Jaidyn all served three aces.1.
Logan Shell brings down a ball-carrier during Friday night’s victory at Standish in the Jack Pine Conference opener. MINDY STOKOSZYNSKI

Logan Shell brings down a ball-carrier during Friday night’s victory at Standish in the Jack Pine Conference opener. MINDY STOKOSZYNSKI

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Gladwin runs over Panthers in JPC opener

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
STANDISHApunishing ground game, with a few flashy plays mixed in for good measure, lifted the Gladwin football team to a 39-14 win at Standish Friday night in the Jack Pine Conference opener for both teams.The Flying G’s rushed for 352 yards, while holding the Panthers to just 55, on the way to a...
Gladwin’s Noah Scott flashes some footwork during a recent game. The freshman scored twice in a win over Pinconning last week.

Gladwin’s Noah Scott flashes some footwork during a recent game. The freshman scored twice in a win over Pinconning last week.

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Second-half rally lifts Gladwin soccer team

Scott Salowich
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
PINCONNINGThe original game plan wasn’t working out, but some halftime adjustments paid off when the Gladwin soccer team beat host Pinconning 8-3 last Tuesday.“We played the Thursday before that, but we had no practice Friday or Monday and one of our top guys on defense was not at 100 percent so,...
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