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Stueck continues to dominate in sport compact class

ESCANABA — Calvin Stueck continues his domination in the sport compact class at Escanaba Motor Speedway with his fifth win of the season. Stueck picked up the heat and feature sweep here Saturday night. Gerald Lanaville came in second and Logan Reiffers finished third. Roland Vandehei III ...

Rapid River football holds midnight practice

RAPID RIVER — As the clock struck midnight Monday morning the Rapid River Rockets took the field for the first time in preparation for the 2026 football season. The players took in the moment as the season starts in just over two weeks. The Rockets come into this season after going 4-5 ...

Ideal conditions start August sailing series

LITTLE BAY DE NOC -- Though winds appeared almost too mild before the start of last week's sailing race organized by the Escanaba Yacht Club (EYC), the breeze picked up to give boats fairly steady air from the south throughout the event. The Scout boat Good N Windy took first place in the ...

Meet the Driver: Ivan Proctor

SANDS — As the 2026 season winds down at Sands Speedway we introduce you to 14 year old 4-cylinder rookie driver Ivan Proctor in this week's Meet the Driver. Adam Hinch: What got you into racing? Ivan Proctor: I’ve been watching my dad since I was younger and I have always liked going ...

Sports Flashback Aug. 2-8

August 6, 1966 — The tournament trail ended for the Manistique Little League All-Stars as they dropped a 13-2 baseball decision to Madison, Wis. West. Kim Hartman and Jerry Sample got singles and scored Manistique’s runs on a two-out double by Doug Erickson. August 8, 1966 — Nineteen-year-old Bill Smith of Sault Ste. Marie became the youngest player to win the Upper Peninsula Men’s Golf tournament, edging Ken Hruska of Marquette in a playoff hole at the Escanaba Country Club. The two leaders finished with 296 strokes in the four-day event, followed by Dave Freits of Esky at ...