Big Nine drops to five members
[Jul. 24, 2008] GENESEE COUNTY — Although its member schools have tried in vain to find a new conference, the remaining five teams left in the Big Nine Conference — Grand Blanc, Davison, Carman-Ainsworth, Flushing and Flint Powers Catholic — will have to make do with the five-member configuration this season. By Lisa Paine

Sports Shorts 07/24/2008
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Fitness initiative announced by Crim Fitness Foundation
[Jul. 24, 2008] GENESEE TWP. — The scenic shore of Bluebell Beach in Genesee Township was the backdrop as the Crim Fitness Foundation and the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission announced a new county-wide fitness program last Thursday. By Lisa Paine

Sports VIEW 07/24/08
[Jul. 24, 2008] The Crim Fitness Foundation and the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission asked a simple, yet key question of all Genesee County residents last week—What moves you? By Lisa Paine

Lapeer County Lions take one on the chin
[Jul. 24, 2008] CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO — The Lapeer County Lions (4-1) suffered its first loss of the season last Saturday on the road. The Lions fell to the Tri-City Thunder by a 14-12 score. By Chris Dungey

Fat Guy's Corner 07/24/08
[Jul. 24, 2008] What do you have to do to win a PGA major? A good guess would be to hit some nice drives, good chip shots and drain putts. By Jeff Day

Playoffs nearing for basketball pro am
[Jul. 24, 2008] BURTON — With less than 10 games played this summer for each of the 10 teams taking part in the 2008 Burton Pro Am basketball league, the postseason is already within reach, as the playoffs begin Sunday. By Mike Selecky

Gus Macker third place winners
[Jul. 24, 2008] The team of Mitchell Rubio, J.D. Tisdale, Logan Richards and Graham Fulcher placed third in the Ludington Gus Macker tournament June 28-29. They competed in the U-14 division and finished third out of 18 teams.

State-of-the-art shooting sports center at MSU
[Jul. 24, 2008] LANSING — Groundbreaking for the $3.5 million John and Marnie Demmer Shooting Sports Education and Training Center on the campus of Michigan State University took place last Friday, July 18. By Lisa Paine

Field Notes 07/24/08
[Jul. 24, 2008]   By Lisa Paine

Early firearms ANTLERLESS deer season approved
[Jul. 17, 2008] SOUTHERN MICH. — The Natural Resources Comm- ission approved an early ANTLERLESS firearms deer season that will take place in September rather than mid-October.