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Cougars around Rockets in conference action

Local Sports

RAPID RIVER — An 8-0 run proved to be just enough for the Superior Central girls as they posted a 29-24 basketball triumph over the Rapid River Rockets here Tuesday night. The Cougars trailed 20-16 late in the third quarter of this Central U.P. Conference match-up. Junior Peyton Adams hit ...

Protection of Michigan’s woods and waters starts with you

Outdoors

Invasive species are a growing problem in Michigan and the U.S. During National Invasive Species Awareness Week (Feb. 23-27, 2026), Michigan’s Invasive Species Program is joining efforts across all 50 states to encourage everyone to take action to prevent the introduction and spread of ...

Marvelous maple

Outdoors

Maples are the largest genus of Michigan trees, as measured by wood volume. Botanical classification of Lake States trees, is not, perhaps, the most interesting topic, but there exist some real gems among all the sciency stuff. Michigan sports eight species of maples (Acer spp.), with ...

Wolves tamed by Jets in district action

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SPALDING — The North Central Jets proved to be too much for the Carney-Nadeau Wolves here Monday night as they were victorious in a 71-38 in a division four district opener. The Jets raced out to an early 11-2 lead as senior Brooks Castle had a pair of layups as did junior Riley Cretens who ...

Prep Schedule Feb. 25

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Tonight’s games District tournaments Division 2 Gladstone at Negaunee, 6 p.m. Division 3 Ishpeming at Menominee, 7 p.m. Bark River-Harris at Iron Mountain, 7 p.m. Division 4 Munising at Superior Central, 6 p.m. Crystal Falls Forest Park at Powers North Central, 7 ...

U.P. Scores Feb. 25

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U.P. scores Monday’s games Wrestling Regional final Division 3 West Branch Ogemaw Heights 62, Gladstone 9 Boys’ basketball District tournaments Division 2 Houghton 49, Escanaba 48 Kalkaksa 56, Sault Ste. Marie 47 Division 3 Bark River-Harris 72, Gwinn 49 Ishpeming ...