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Gladwin girls still undefeated on the lanes

MIDLANDAlong holiday break didn’t slow down the Gladwin girls’ bowling team.The Flying G’s headed into the new year with a perfect 5-0 record and kept the wins coming Saturday with a 28-2 victory over Clare at Valley Lanes.
Mites take the ice with their idols

Mites take the ice with their idols

Mites take the ice with their idols

The Gladwin hockey team hosted Idol Night Saturday when the Mites who play for the Gladwin Gladiators picked their favorite varsity player and stood next to them during the introductions prior to a game against Marysville.
Gladwin’s Cruz Balcirak takes a Traverse City St. Francis opponent for a ride on his way to a 10-2 major decision at 132 during the team tournament hosted by the Flying G’s Saturday.

Gladwin’s Cruz Balcirak takes a Traverse City St. Francis opponent for a ride on his way to a 10-2 major decision at 132 during the team tournament hosted by the Flying G’s Saturday.

Gladwin wrestlers go 3-2 at tourney

GLADWINTaking a few lumps and learning a few lessons was on the agenda when the Gladwin wrestling team hosted a dual-meet tournament Saturday.The Flying G’s went 3-2 on the day with one of those losses to eventual champion Midland.
Gladwin’s Abby Thume won the gold medal at 120 Friday during an individual tournament hosted by the Flying G’s.

Gladwin’s Abby Thume won the gold medal at 120 Friday during an individual tournament hosted by the Flying G’s.

Gladwin’s Thume pins down gold medal

GLADWINGold medalist Abby Thume led the way for Gladwin’s girls’ wrestling team Friday when the Flying G’s hosted an individual tournament to kick off the new year.Thume was the only champion for the home team, taking the big prize at 120.
Gladwin, Beaverton boys roll to wins

Gladwin, Beaverton boys roll to wins

Gladwin, Beaverton boys roll to wins

HARRISONThe Jack Pine Conference bowling teams began the new year Saturday at Snowbird Lanes in Harrison and both Gladwin and Beaverton got off to a good start with victories.The Beavers improved to 2-2 on the season with a 17-13 victory over Harrison.
The 2025 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. All anglers must register online to participate in the season.

The 2025 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. All anglers must register online to participate in the season.

Black Lake sturgeon season begins Feb. 1

LANSINGThe 2025 lake sturgeon fishing season on Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. All anglers must register online in advance to participate in the fishing season, and those age 17 or older must have a valid Michigan fishing license.
Gladwin’s Drew von Matt checks a Marysville defenseman behind the Vikings net during a rugged first period for the home team on Saturday.

Gladwin’s Drew von Matt checks a Marysville defenseman behind the Vikings net during a rugged first period for the home team on Saturday.

Big rally falls short for Gladwin hockey team

GLADWINIf a team wants credit for a great comeback, it has to close the deal.It has to get behind, rally and win the game.The Gladwin hockey team didn’t meet that standard in a 7-5 loss to visiting Marysville on Saturday.Still, that was a pretty good comeback.
Gladwin boys bowl to victory

Gladwin boys bowl to victory

Gladwin boys bowl to victory

The highest score of the day carried the Gladwin boys’ bowling team to a 29-1 victory over Ogemaw Heights On Dec. 21 in a Jack Pine Conference showdown at Snowbird Lanes.
Freshman Jacob Pahl scored 15 points as Gladwin beat Houghton Lake to head into the Christmas Break without a loss.

Freshman Jacob Pahl scored 15 points as Gladwin beat Houghton Lake to head into the Christmas Break without a loss.

Gladwin boys’hoop team is undefeated at the break

HOUGHTON LAKEThere was one more present to unwrap if the Gladwin boys’ basketball team wanted to head into the Christmas Break with a perfect record.The Flying G’s struggled with the tape and ribbons for awhile, but finally got to the good stuff and beat host Houghton Lake 75-54 on Dec.