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Prep Schedule Oct. 13

Today’s games Volleyball Stephenson at Carney-Nadeau, 6 p.m. Rapid River at Big Bay de Noc, 6 p.m. Manistique at Gwinn, 7 p.m. Crystal Falls Forest Park at Superior Central, 7:30 p.m. Rock Mid Peninsula at Bark River-Harris, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday’s games Cross country Rapid River Invitational, 3:30 p.m. Volleyball North Central Michigan at Bay College, 6:30 p.m.

What’s all the buzz about yellowjackets this fall?

LANSING – Yellowjackets are a commonly found pest flying around your residence during the summer and fall. They sting, bite and are more aggressive than your average bumble bee. A noticeable rise in yellowjacket populations in Michigan has left people wondering: Why am I getting stung so ...

Eagles defeat Rockets to improve to 3-4

RAPID RIVER — On Friday, October 9, the Rapid River Rockets faced the visiting Stephenson Eagles in a tough matchup, quickly falling behind and ultimately ending the night with a 56‑0 loss. Quarter One: Stephenson’s offense quickly found a rhythm in the game. With 9:39 on the clock, #8 ...

North Central cleared for takeoff as they upset the Knights

SPALDING — The lights were bright enough that a jet could take off and that is exactly what happened as the North Central Jets defeated the Norway Knights 29-14 here Friday. It was sophomore Pryar LaBonte who stripped the ball from Norway late in the third quarter to preserve a three score ...

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As latitudes and annual precipitation increase, the complement of tree species gradually changes. Winter low temperature is key factor in this matrix of habitat characteristics. Michigan straddles a broad east-west oriented transition zone between the central hardwoods and the northern hardwoods. From Canada, there’s even a bit of the boreal that dips down into the state. This geography results in a host of atypical tree species that are more common outside the state lines. About fifteen tree species wiggle into Michigan which are more common elsewhere. Collectively, they ...

Vertical Raise Player of the Week for Week 6

WINNER: Jayden Bergquist, DT, Bark River/Harris 10 tackles on the season with many assists...the stats don't tell the whole story with how dominate Jayden has been. He complete shuts down one side of the line and is an immovable force as a DT. Teams have been abandoning the run early and Jayden is a big reason why. Honorable Mention: Logan Lusk, DE, Newberry Averaging 7 tackles per game, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 3 sacks on the season. High motor, great kid off the field. Nathan Conery, DE, North Dickinson In the last 3 games he has 21 solo tackles 19 ...