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Rapid River wins both sides of Eskymo Chase Invite

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ESCANABA — It was Rapid River’s day here Thursday as it claimed both cross country titles in the Great Eskymos Chase. The Rapid River boys scored 49 points, followed by Rock Mid Peninsula 61 and Menominee 82. Rapid River tallied 54 points in the girls’ meet and Kingsford squeezed past Superior Central for the runner-up spot. “This feels real good,” Rapid River sophomore Julia Poma said. “We weren’t expecting it. A couple of our girls getting into the 23s really helps. We’ve been working on form and technique. We’re going into the (Skyline Central) conference meet ...

Prep Schedule Oct. 3

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Today’s games Football Calumet Copper Island Academy at Superior Central, noon Cross country Gladstone at Sault Ste. Marie Invitational, 1 p.m. Monday’s games Soccer Escanaba Bayside jayvees at Big Bay de Noc, 5:30 p.m. Volleyball Bay College at Delta College, 6:30 p.m. Menominee at Gladstone, 7 p.m. Powers North Central at Munising, 7 p.m.

Wolves killed for human safety

Outdoors

WISCONSIN — Nine wolves were recently "trapped and humanely euthanized" by USDA Wildlife Services in northern Wisconsin as a last resort following repeated threats to human safety, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) reported. In rural northern Price County, "verified threats to human health and safety" caused by wolves were first reported in July 2025 and continued through August 2026. "Working with USDA Wildlife Services professionals, the DNR recommended numerous non-lethal measures including auditory harassment, hazing, increased lighting, removal of ...

Launched

Community

ESCANABA — A new recreation opportunity is available to residents and visitors of Delta County. As of Sept. 26 — last Saturday — kayaks are available to rent right near the boat launch at Pioneer Trail Park. Initial reaction to the addition has been positive, said Delta County Park ...

Rivalry Swings Back to Westwood as Patriots Earn 1st Finals Title Since 2021

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NEGAUNEE — Ishpeming Westwood and Negaunee are 10 minutes apart, so they play plenty of tennis against each other whether it’s routine dual meets or the bigger ones with conference and Upper Peninsula championships on the line. The Miners have been the one winning those meaningful meets lately with the last four U.P. Division 1 titles to their name. This, however, was Westwood’s year. The Patriots won the U.P. Finals on Tuesday for the first time since 2021, the last championship before Negaunee’s streak started, with wins in five of the day’s eight flights. Their ...