SAGOLA TOWNSHIP — The Sagola Township Sportsmen’s Club hosted a successful Hunter Safety Field Day on Aug. 8, bringing together 51 youth and adult participants for a day focused on education, safety and the future of hunting and outdoor sports. The event was about more than simply ...
ESCANABA — The U.P. State Fair wasn't the only entertainment in town here Wednesday as the Escanaba Eskymos played host to West Iron. The Wykons got the best of the Eskymos in the coaching debut of Madelyn Schmutzler as they defeated Escanaba 25-20, 25-12, 12-25, 25-21. "I was able to see the girls in practice and get an idea of what they could do," Schmutzler said. "We have made a lot of progress from the start of last week." Bristol Shamion was on fire for the Wykons as she posted a total of 15 kills on the night. The Wykons and Eskymos kept things close early as Esky held a 12-10 ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Foresters are advising hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees as they start scouting properties ahead of the coming deer hunting season. Most ash trees in the southern two-thirds of Wisconsin are dead or dying due to the emerald ash borer, and ...
MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday met with project partners at Presque Isle Park in Marquette to celebrate the recent acquisition of a conservation easement in the Michigamme Highlands area over Marquette, Baraga and Iron counties. The easement is over ...
Kingsford opened its girls tennis season with a 5-3 win at home over West Iron County on Thursday. The Flivvers captured three of the four singles matches and prevailed at No. 1 and No. 4 doubles. "Today was the first for all doubles playing with each other, each had a different partner last year," said Kingsford coach Tracy Rutter. "We're trying to get a lineup figured out with the best combination for doubles." Aubrey Bellmore debuted at No. 3 singles for Kingsford after previously playing doubles. "Once she settles in, she is going to do very well," Rutter said. The Flivvers ...
