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Sports

Another wet race

Local Sports

The second race of the Escanaba Yacht Club (EYC)'s June series was held on Wednesday. Rain nearly kept the three participating boats from going out, but skippers preferred to make the most of the short sailing season and race in spite of the soggy conditions. Variable winds from around the ...

A bridge to the past

Outdoors

“When she’s walking by the river or the railway line, she can still hear him whisper, ‘Let’s go down to the waterline,’” – Mark Knopfler It’s a warm, summery day today – just like so many I remember from years ago. When I was a kid, there was a place my parents used to take ...

MSU Extension’s Conservation Stewards program returns in fall

Outdoors

MARQUETTE — Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program is returning this fall for its 20th year across the state and for a second year in the Upper Peninsula. The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is an educational program for adults age 18 and older, offered ...

Firecracker Run

Local Sports

GLADSTONE — The Fran Cannon Firecracker five and 2½-mile run is taking place here July 4. Also included is a 2½-mile walk and a one-mile kids’ run. Entry fee is $35 for the five-mile run, $30 for the 2½-mile run and $20 for the walk. The kids’ run, which begins at 8 a.m., costs ...

Escanaba Cubs crush Niagara in season opener

Local Sports

ESCANABA — Walks and errors told the story here Tuesday night as the Escanaba Cubs defeated Niagara 20-1. Carter Seidel got the start for Niagara and allowed eight runs on three hits with eight walks in the first inning. Daunte Sandoval took over in relief and gave up 12 runs and walked 10 ...