MARINETTE, Wis. — A shooting range in the town of Peshtigo has been closed indefinitely for safety reasons, said Marinette County Sheriff Jerry Sauve. The decision was made Tuesday by the town board in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “We are investigating ...
ESCANABA — Paxton Johnson did it again. Just add this to the list of accomplishments for the recent Escanaba High School graduate, who just won her second straight UPLGA championship by defeating Gladstone’s Lori Shea 5 and 4 in the championship match at Escanaba Country Club on ...
ESCANABA — It was a far cry from the first matchup as the Escanaba Minor All-Star softball team (ages 8-10) escaped elimination in the district tournament with a 9-8 win against Kingsford. In Sunday’s tournament opener, Esky routed Kingsford 18-8 in four innings. “(Kingsford) ...
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Earlier in the day, Brewers manager Craig Counsell said his team had to find a way to make more plays in order to claw out of its midseason slump. Milwaukee then went out and did it Tuesday night. Christian Yelich hit his second career grand slam, Keston Hiura and Lorenzo ...
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Tiger Woods was on the practice range when the gates at the British Open opened Tuesday, and before long he was on the tee and ready to go. He just didn't go for very long. Woods played a full round at Royal Portrush when he arrived Sunday morning, and then ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — An additional foot of paved shoulder was added to a 2-mile County Road 607 repaving project in Breitung Township, providing a two-foot paved shoulder for use by bicyclists and pedestrians. The Dickinson Trail Network, formerly the Dickinson County Bike Path, secured a ...
ESCANABA — Three local women and one from Iron Mountain have advanced to the semifinals of the UPLGA championship at Escanaba Country Club after turning in impressive performances in the quarterfinals Monday. Escanaba’s Paxton Johnson, Gladstone’s Lori Shea, Rapid River’s Mary Bergman ...
CHANNING — The Channing Railroaders used small ball in the sixth to edge Blagec Heating 3-2 in Superiorland Baseball League play Monday. The Railroaders (4-1) started the sixth with Tyler Miller reaching base on an error and the game tied 2-2. Adam Niemi bunted Miller to second and he ...
ESCANABA — After a raucous day Sunday, the Norway Minor All-Star softball team (ages 8-10) battled past Escanaba 3-2 on Monday. The loss pits Escanaba in an elimination game tonight against Kingsford at 7 p.m. EDT, with the winner advancing to the championship game to play Norway at 7 p.m. ...
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians wanted to bounce back from a disappointing series against the Minnesota Twins. Oscar Mercado made certain they did. Cleveland's rookie outfielder hit his second home run of the game — a leadoff blast in the seventh inning — and the Indians ...
ESCANABA — The field of 40 women playing for the Upper Peninsula Ladies Golf Association championship at Escanaba Country Club has been cut to eight. Sixteen women advanced from Saturday’s qualifying round to Sunday’s match play championship flight, where that number was cut in half, ...
ESCANABA — It was an explosive four innings here Sunday as the Escanaba Minor All-Star softball team (ages 8-10) overpowered Kingsford 18-8. In the bottom of the first inning, Esky’s Chloe Dubord drew a leadoff walk. A passed ball and a stolen base put her on third, and a wild pitch ...
KINGSFORD — A hunter’s safety class will be held July 29-Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Kingsford Middle School Cafeteria, sponsored by the U.P. Whitetails Association of Dickinson County. A field day will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Sportsmen’s ...
CHICAGO (AP) — Jason Heyward, Albert Almora Jr. and Kyle Schwarber hit home runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep. The NL Central leaders posted their first series win since taking all three from St. Louis on June 7-9. Robel Garcia had ...
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins assistant coach Jim Caldwell will take a leave of absence to address health issues that he says "require my full attention." Caldwell was hired in February to be the Dolphins' assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach. He was expected to help in the ...
KINGSFORD — For the second day in a row, Kingsford's pitching led the way to the team's 11-0 win over Iron Mountain for the Little League Major district championship Friday. Kingsford moves on to the state tournament beginning July 19. Gavin Trevillian threw a gem for Kingsford, throwing ...
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers reported a profit of just $724,000 in their latest fiscal year, which included their second straight season without a playoff appearance, a large contract extension for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and change in head coach from Mike McCarthy to Matt ...
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — After waiting 11 years to get another shot against Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, Roger Federer was so, so close to the finish line. One match point slipped away when Federer missed a forehand return. A second came and went on a backhand return. Later, serving for a ...
A mallard hen shepherds her 10 ducklings on Six Mile Lake in Dickinson County. Unless she lost an earlier nest to predators, this likely is a second brood for the summer. Mallards can have up to 13 eggs in a clutch, so having 10 hatch is impressive but not unknown. It helps that the ducklings ...
MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Western Citizens Advisory Council will discuss a range of items when the panel meets Thursday at the Island Convention Center in Harris. The meeting will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Central time in the Turtle Room at the convention ...