The Sand Lot offers more than beach-style volleyball

By: By MARGUERITE LANTHIER

NIAGARA, Wis. — When Claire Rhode purchased the property at 690 Main St. in Niagara in 2023, it was just going to be a place for outdoor beach-style volleyball. Since that time, The Sand Lot has grown to encompass much more. “When I ...

March 23, 2026

Girl, 2, becomes family's 2nd death from town of Pembine house fire

By: By Daily News staff

PEMBINE, Wis. — A 2-year-old girl has become the second member of her family to die from injuries in a house fire Tuesday morning in the town of Pembine, according to Marinette County authorities. Aurora R. Newling died Friday, Marinette ...

March 23, 2026

North Dickinson Schools awarded MiSTEM grant

By: By The Associated Press

North Dickinson County School is among 17 recipients of MiSTEM Network grants that will help students gain more exposure to skills that are tied to high-demand careers. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity this month ...

March 23, 2026

Purdue joins Spartans, UM in Sweet 16

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Fletcher Loyer scored 24 points, Trey Kaufman-Renn had 19 points and nine rebounds, and No. 2 seed Purdue beat Miami 79-69 on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the third straight ...

March 23, 2026

Ishpeming lands 2nd state title in 3 years

By: Paul Costanzo

EAST LANSING – Mya Hemmer and Jenessa Eagle put on one final show in an Ishpeming uniform Saturday. The Hematites seniors were dominant in leading their team to a 48-28 victory against Portland St. Patrick in the Division 4 birls basketball ...

March 23, 2026

Kingsford's Gravel posts 3-point night for Admirals

MILWAUKEE Wis. — Jordan Oesterle scored two goals and the Milwaukee Admirals rallied from a 2-1 third period deficit to take down the Grand Rapids Griffins 5-2 on Saturday night at Panther Arena. The win was the fourth in the past five games ...

March 22, 2026