High school football playoffs to change in 2020



AREAWIDE – Local high schools will see a large change in the football playoff system beginning in the 2020 season after the Michigan High School Athletic Association has reconfigured its plans. Most notably, the top 32 teams will receive playoff berths rather than teams automatically earning playoff spots after reaching six wins. The changes come on the heels of a […]

Lady Cavaliers lose in district semifinal



SWARTZ CREEK – The Carman- Ainsworth volleyball team ended its season on Nov. 6, as the Lady Cavaliers lost to Swartz Creek 21-25, 23-25, 25-23, 22-25 in the district semifinals. Emily Carroll led the Lady Cavs with eight assists, four kills and one ace. Shayna Clingman added four kills and two blocks, while Kendall Brown contributed three kills and a […]

Firebirds delight home crowd with pair of wins



FLINT – A weekend home stand was a success for the Flint Firebirds, most recently corralling a 3-2 win over the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at the Dort Federal Event Center on Saturday. It was also Military Appreciation night at the rink, allowing discounted tickets for veterans. Jake Durham got things off on the right foot, scoring his sixth goal […]

Big 10 showdown favors UM

Fat Guy Corner

The first thing I want to say is, good luck to all hunters headed into the woods this opening weekend of firearm deer season. The main thing is be safe and enjoy the great outdoors the State of Michigan has to offer all of us. I love my time in the woods. The Big Showdown The Michigan and Michigan State […]

Five sleeping tips for student-athletes


LAPEER— Many athletes seem to believe time spent not training is time wasted. But, on the contrary. The time athletes spend resting and sleeping is actually just as important. Take the world’s best female skier, Mikaela Shiffrin, for example. Shiffrin reportedly not only sleeps nine hours each night, but naps at least an hour every day. So, what does sleeping […]

10 Announcements

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15 Estate Sale

Flushing Estate Sale! 210 Circle Drive. November 15th- November 17th. 10-4pm. Go to: estatesales.net for More Info. Memories and More 810-813-5772

30 Auctions

21 Vacant Lots Totaling Over 54 Acres, Live Absolute Auction Saturday, December 7th, 11 AM, Auction Location – McKinley Township Hall, 1820 US-31, Levering. MI. Leist Auctioneers, Michigan Auction.com Frank Leist-Broker 1 (833)323-2BID (2243). AUCTION Sat. Nov. 16, 10am. 6082 Morrish Rd., SWARTZ CREEK 48473. 2 Houses FULL! 2 Rings! Antiques, Glassware, Lamps, Furniture, Baby Grand Piano, Lots More! NarhiAuctions.com […]

235 Pets

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300 Build It, Fill It or Wreck It

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