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Roses by other names

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The rose family is globally huge. About fourteen Michigan trees fall into this family, along with many shrubs and herbs. Although, the roses are a minor component of the forest landscape. And, yes, they all have conspicuous blooms and similar fruits, but not as showy as our familiar garden ...

Only two weeks left to get your elk and bear applications

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The 2026 bear and elk hunting license application period is open through June 1. Apply online or at any license retailer. Aren’t planning to hunt this year? Increase your odds for next year and purchase your elk chance or bear preference point instead! Take a few moments to watch videos ...

Esky girls take top honors at Escanaba Country Club

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ESCANABA — Marquette boys and Escanaba girls came out victorious at the Escanaba Country Club here Thursday. On the Boys side Marquette won with a score of 304. Escanaba came in second at 321 and Menominee was third with 346. On the girls side Escanaba won with a score of 415.. Menominee ...

Peacock sets school record for strikeouts

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ESCANABA — Lennox Peacock achieved a major milestone while helping the Escanaba Eskymos win a pair of baseball games here Saturday. The Esky senior fired a two-hitter and set a school record in career strikeouts in a 10-0 conquest of Norway in five innings at Al Ness Field. Esky then ...

Bark River-Harris girls earn major milestone

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HARRIS — Even though they didn’t take first, the Bark River-Harris girls achieved a major milestone in the Division 2 regional track and field meet here Friday. The Broncos won the 400-meter dash in a school-record 52.91 seconds on this sunny and warm afternoon. “I honestly wasn’t ...

Prep Schedules May 18

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Today’s games Golf Skyline Central Conference at Highland, 10 a.m. Manistique Emerald Ryder Cup at Indian Lake, 10 a.m. Track and field Mid-Peninsula Conference at Gwinn, 3 p.m. Great Northern Conference at Gladstone, 3:30 p.m. Tennis Gwinn at Gladstone, 4 ...