Sports

IM's Pickett named Mid-Pen Pitcher of the Year

Iron Mountain junior Connor Pickett was named Pitcher of the Year and joined two teammates on the Mid-Peninsula Conference first team in baseball awards announced by the conference. Joey Wahoviak, a junior, and Gavin Winters, a freshman, were the Mountaineers named along with Pickett to the first team. Iron Mountain senior Max White and junior Lane Wender were second team All-Conference picks. Mountaineers junior Charles Anderson received honorable mention. Negaunee senior Owen Cardinal earned Mid-Pen Player of the Year, while his manager, Jason Siik, earned Coach of the ...

Free fishing in Wisconsin this weekend

IRON MOUNTAIN — This time of year is a border resident's delight. Today and Sunday is the annual Free Fun Weekend in Wisconsin, which means state park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for both residents and nonresidents. Next weekend is Three Free Weekend in Michigan. On June 13 and 14, Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks, boating access sites and other outdoor locations – all free of charge. During free fishing weekends, all other fishing regulations apply.

Sports briefs

Richards hopes to play CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Richards is training with the U.S. in a positive sign for the top American defender as he tries to make it back in time for the World Cup. Richards tore two ligaments in his left ankle while playing for Crystal Palace on May 17. He has been ...

Norway softball

Jets deny Nordics in regional semifinal

FELCH — Powered by aggressive base running, a steady defensive effort and a complete-game pitching performance from Cam Anderson, the Jeffers Jets defeated North Dickinson 10-5 Wednesday in a Division 4 Region 25 semifinal at Felch Community Center Field. The Jets, who have won five ...

Packers' Taylor embraces his reserve QB role

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay's Tyrod Taylor has been a reserve quarterback long enough to know the importance of building a relationship with the guy he's backing up. That's why the 16th-year pro has been getting more familiar with Jordan Love since signing with the Packers last ...