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Camden Markham excited for chance to have impact with Pointers

HOUGHTON — Former Michigan Mr. Hockey Camden Markham has decided where he is going to go to college. The 2023 Houghton High School graduate is heading to Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to join the Wisconsin-Stevens Point Pointers. For Markham, the decision was pretty straightforward. “The ...

Crush 12U take second in Oconto tournament

OCONTO, Wis. — The Dean Kangas State Farm/GLSV/Gold Standard Copper Country Crush 12U fastpitch softball team travelled to Oconto, Wisconsin, this past the weekend to compete in the “2025 Rumble On The River Softball Tournament”. The Crush went undefeated in three pool play games ...

Pair of upcoming summer races return in August

HOUGHTON — The Great Deer Chase and the Ore to Shore are coming up in August. Presented by Rhythm Bike Shop and Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists of Houghton, the Great Deer Chase is taking place on Saturday, Aug. 16. The Ore to Shore is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9. With both races ...

Northern Driveline out hits REL-Mohawk Technology

STANTON — In Twilight League action on Tuesday, Northern Driveline improved to 3-3 on the season with a 5-3 win over REL-Mohawk Technology. It was a game that was tied at three after four innings, and Northern sealed the deal with a two-run fifth inning for the win. Northern Driveline ...

Senior champions up north

The Keweenaw Little League Senior champions KBear defeated Gutter Butter in their semifinal play, 9-2, before defeating Drive Thru Depot, 8-3, in the championship game at Wolverine Field in Wolverine. Pictured (from left, back row): Coach Dave Cima, Coach John Cima, Aaron Londo, Hunter Cima, ...