Sports

Legendary ref to be inducted into wrestling hall of fame

July 24, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Edmundo Flores, 69, has been officiating high school and youth sports for 45 years, using his signature spin move in wrestling and flipping maneuver in softball to the delight of spectators. He spins on his stomach and slaps the mat when signaling a pin. His trademark move as a softball umpire is flipping…

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Stony Lake Sparkler scheduled for July 6

June 18, 2025

BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Annual Stony Lake Sparkler 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July 6. Everyone is welcome to cheer on the runners as they help raise funds for the Crystal Valley Care Fund. The Stony Lake Association has sponsored a run to raise funds for a local charity since 2015. From an initial 500…

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Adult prom to raise money for Wildcat hoops teams

April 9, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Enjoy an opportunity to dress up in formal attire again and relive your high school prom days while raising money for a good cause. The Walkerville Public Schools Athletic Department is hosting an adult prom at Hightower Bar & Grill Saturday, May…

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Tiger athletic boosters host indoor tailgate party Feb. 1

January 16, 2025

SHELBY — The Shelby Tiger Athletic Boosters organization is hosting an indoor tailgate party and dance Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7-11 p.m. at the Shelby Optimist Club. The event is for adults 21 years of age or older. Bring your own beverages. There will be round robin style yard and card games indoors with a live DJ. You do not…

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Longtime Hesperia coach to be inducted into Michigan Hall of Fame

September 11, 2024

HESPERIA — The Michigan High School Coaches’ Association selected longtime Hesperia coach Doug Baird for induction into the Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at Central Michigan University Sunday, Sept. 15. Doug Baird has coached three different sports for a total of 99 seasons over 35 years and continues to coach, states a press release from MHSCA.…

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