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Hangin’ on Cedar buck pole upcoming

GLADWINThe fourth annual Hangin’ on Cedar buck pole and beer tent is slated for Saturday, November 23 at Riverwalk Place, 777 W. Cedar Avenue. Deer harvested from November 15-23 are eligible. Deer drop off begins at 12 p.m., and must hang until 9 p.m.
Preston Willert races out of the backfield during Gladwin’s 28-19 victory at Ogemaw Heights Friday night in the second round of the Division 5 playoffs.

Preston Willert races out of the backfield during Gladwin’s 28-19 victory at Ogemaw Heights Friday night in the second round of the Division 5 playoffs.

Gladwin tops Ogemaw Heights for district football crown

WEST BRANCHLast season ended with a frustrating loss at Ogemaw Heights in the first round of the playoffs.This season had barely begun when the Gladwin football team suffered a frustrating loss at Ogemaw Heights in Week 3.
The Beaverton volleyball team was fired up for the district finals Friday night, but lost a close four-set battle with Beal City.

The Beaverton volleyball team was fired up for the district finals Friday night, but lost a close four-set battle with Beal City.

Beaverton falls in volleyball district final

FARWELLFor the second year in a row, the Beaverton volleyball team reached the Divison 3 district championship match and came up short with a loss to Beal City.
Starting a pet sitting business

Starting a pet sitting business

Starting a pet sitting business

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m 16 and love pets -- I have a dog, cat and an iguana already -- and I want to start my own pet sitting business. What is the best way to start? How do I get customers? Do I need a license or something? -- Jeannie H.
The Cedar Cup is hoisted toward the rafters last Wednesday night after the Gladwin volleyball team beat Beaverton.

The Cedar Cup is hoisted toward the rafters last Wednesday night after the Gladwin volleyball team beat Beaverton.

Gladwin goes the distance to take Cedar Cup from Beavers

GLADWINBeaverton has been holding onto the Cedar Cup since the girls’ basketball team beat Gladwin back in February.The Beavers didn’t want to let it go last Wednesday night when the rivals squared off for the final regular-season match of the volleyball season.
Trace Corlew breaks a tackle during Gladwin’s first meeting with Ogemaw Heights this season. Corlew had a touchdown and a two-point conversion Saturday in a first-round playoff victory at Kingsford.

Trace Corlew breaks a tackle during Gladwin’s first meeting with Ogemaw Heights this season. Corlew had a touchdown and a two-point conversion Saturday in a first-round playoff victory at Kingsford.

Gladwin springs U.P.-set to advance in football playoffs

KINGSFORDIt’s hard to win in the playoffs.It’s harder when you’re the No. 4 seed in the district playing on the road against the undefeated No. 1 seed.
Gladwin seniors Abby Robinson and Lily Binger take off with the masses at the Division 2 state meet at Michigan International Speedway Saturday.

Gladwin seniors Abby Robinson and Lily Binger take off with the masses at the Division 2 state meet at Michigan International Speedway Saturday.

All-State duo lifts Gladwin boys to top 10 at state meet

BROOKLYNSeniors Elijah Christensen and Seth Mead ran to All-State honors Saturday to help the Gladwin boys’ cross country team crack the top 10 in Division 2 for the second year in a row at the state meet at Michigan International Speedway.
Kelly Wolgamott, vice president of Pure Michigan. LINKEDIN

Kelly Wolgamott, vice president of Pure Michigan. LINKEDIN

Michigan tourism preps for a colder winter

LANSINGT“Snow sport destinations across the state have made significant investments in technology and infrastructure,” she said.Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon is one example, she said.