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Gladstone victorious at Candy Swetkis SISU Strikefest

ESCANABA — One run was all that was needed for the Gladstone Braves as they were crowned champions of the 3rd Annual Candy Swetkis SISU Strikefest. The Braves defeated the Eskymos in the championship game 1-0 on a walk-off single by Emma Trombley that brought in a run. “Emma came ...

Nature's unexpected discoveries

“I got a peaceful easy feeling, and I know you won’t let me down, ‘cuz I’m already standing on the ground,” – Jack Tempchin Hikes and other adventures in nature are often based on exploration and discovery. Finding, researching, visiting, seeing, experiencing and enjoying new ...

U.P. Sports Hall of Fame Inducts 10 new members

HARRIS — The 54th Annual U.P. Sports Hall of Fame Banquet took place at the Island Resort and Casino in their brand new convention center on May 9, 2026 where 10 more people from the U.P. were inducted into the Hall of Fame. The inductees included, Stephaine (Boyer) Lovell of Rapid River. ...

Gladstone sweeps in Iron Mountain in doubleheader action

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Braves gave themselves plenty of momentum going into the second game of a baseball doubleheader here Thursday night. After rallying past Iron Mountain 3-2 in eight innings in the first game, the Braves completed the sweep with an 11-1 triumph in four innings in the second game. Landon Pepin’s single to centerfield in the bottom of the eighth sealed the verdict in the opener, enabling Vinny Rebholz to cross the plate with the game-winner. “It’s amazing when you win a ball game how much of a difference it makes,” Braves’ coach Tyler Swanson said. ...

Broncos ground Jets in baseball doubleheader

BARK RIVER — The Bark River-Harris Broncos looked to be in mid-season form as they swept a baseball doubleheader over North Central here Thursday. The Broncos took game one convincingly 11-1 and came from behind to win 4-3 in game two. The Broncos got a great pitching performance from ...

Escanaba defeats Gladstone in tennis action

ESCANABA — The Escanaba tennis team was happy to be back on the court together Wednesday after some players were gone on a band trip to New vYork The Eskymos picked up right where they left off as Brett Swanson defeated Brant Veeser at No. 2 singles in two sets 6-3, 6-2. “My forehand has ...