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Ghostlike mist and a startled loon

“Silently, the morning mist is lying on the water, captive moonlight waiting for the dawn,” – John Denver It was early morning when I approached the lakeshore. I stood in the wet grass just up from the sandy shoreline, admiring the stillness of the surface of the water. So flat, ...

DNR shares 2026 deer hunting preview

ESCANABA — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has published their 2026 deer hunting preview, detailing this year's hunting season predictions for the Upper Peninsula and reviewing weather conditions within the last year. How'd it go The Upper Peninsula experienced a harsh winter ...

Kingsley defeats Kingsford in four sets

MANISTIQUE — Kingsford couldn’t find an answer for Division 2 all-state volleyball player Jenna Middleton here Tuesday night. The Kingsley senior showed why as the Stags handed the Flivvers a 3-1 (25-14, 31-33, 25-19, 25-13) loss in a Division 2 regional tournament opener. Kingsley (49-5-1) moves on to tonight’s regional final at Grayling where it will face West Branch Ogemaw Heights (29-11-3). The Flivvers finished 24-4. “They’re the defending state champions,” Kingsford coach Jaclynn Kreider said. “They’re obviously very good. They all did their part. We had a ...

Partnership plants seeds for forestry, agriculture careers

ESCANABA — A partnership between Bay College and Michigan State University (MSU) is creating hands-on learning opportunities for students interested in forestry and agriculture, with enrollment attracting both young adults and those returning to the classroom later in life. Through the ...

10 tips for a safe, successful firearm deer hunting season

Opening day of the traditional firearm deer hunting season is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting land, watching trail cameras and preparing equipment. To ensure a safe season, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is sharing a list of best practices to help ...

Prep Schedule Nov. 10

Tonight’s games Volleyball Regional tournaments Division 2 Kingsley vs. Kingsford at Manistique, 6 p.m. Division 3 Norway vs. Calumet or Painesdale Jeffers at Gwinn, 6 p.m. Division 4 Ishpeming or Munising vs. Hancock at Ishpeming, 6 p.m. Newberry vs. St. Ignace at Cedarville, 7 p.m. Ewen-Trout Creek vs. Crystal Falls Forest Park at Ishpeming, 7:30 p.m. Hockey Manistique at Kingsford (Iron Mountain), 7 p.m.