HEMATITES, continued
we were very excited to pull off that win. We’re very thankful to play that program.
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November 2023
Box Scores
FOOTBALL UP Teams District Championships D5: #2 Kingsford 19 at #1 West Branch Ogenaw Heights 14 D6: #2 Negaunee 14 #1 Gladstone 28 D7: #2 Charlevoix 14 at #1 Menominee 50 D8: #3 Ishpeming 16 at #1 Iron Mountain 40 8D1: #2 Norway 16 at #1 Pickford 34 8D1: #2 Indian River-Inland Lakes 40 at #1 St. Ignace 36 8D2: #4 North Central 18 at #2 Lake Linden-Hubbell 37 UP Teams Playoff Schedule D5: Kingsford at Frankenmuth D6: Gladstone at Kingsley D7: McBain at Menominee D8: Iron Mountain at Beal City 8D1: Indian River-Inland Lakes at Pickford 8D2: Lake Linden-Hubbell at Marion UPSSA Poll Final rankings 11-man: 1.
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Future of Valley Spur ski trails dependent on Groomer Capital Campaign
The nonprofit Friends of Valley Spur is asking for the public’s help in securing the future of their trail system. Their “Groomer Capital Campaign” fundraiser, which began last month, hopes to raise $225,000 for a new all-season trail groomer that would replace the aging equipment currently in service.
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Chatham Ski Hill receives improvements before 23-24 season
A work bee was held at Hiawatha Slopes, also known as the Chatham Ski Hill, on Sunday, Nov. 5.
Read MoreChatham Ski Hill receives improvements before 23-24 seasonHematites win District 99 title
The Ishpeming Hematites made the most of their first opportunity in the MHSAA District 99 tournament, losing just one set on their way to the title. “I’m just so proud of these girls.
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Munising graduate Riley Murk was named to the St. Norbert scout team players of the week on November 3. The offensive lineman was one of three players recognized for their efforts in preparing the Green Knights for their varsity games that week. It was his first collegiate accolade.
Read MoreSports BriefsAlger Conservation District donates to ATO robotics
Alger Conservation District Manager Matt Watkeys (right) provides a check to students at Au Train Onota School District’s robotics program on Monday, Nov. 6. The $1,200 donation will assist the robotics program at the K-8 school who uses underwater robots to help the ACD with various watershed projects in the area.
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Heating with wood
Down to only a single winter’s worth of seasoned firewood, it was time to buy another truckload, which is around ten to twelve cords. I prefer to buy my logs, rather than glean them from the woods.
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Top 10 best practices for firearm deer season
Firearm deer hunting season is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting land, watching trail cameras and preparing equipment for opening day. To ensure a safe season, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are sharing best practices and tips to avoid the most common violations and mistakes they see every year.
Read MoreTop 10 best practices for firearm deer season2023 Rifle Deer Season at Seney National Wildlife Refuge
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has provided an opportunity to do work needed to reduce fuel loads and maintain firebreaks on the refuge. Some of this work may occur during rifle deer season along roads that are open to hunters and hunt camps.
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