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Thursday, April 25, 2024
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Lake Superior State University Hockey Head Coach Damon Whitten has agreed to a multiyear contract extension. Whitten has agreed to terms on a six-year contract, solidifying the program through the 2027-28 season. Whitten, who was named the 10th head coach in program history in April of […]
William F. Postma (and his wife, Laura) were born in the rural community of Rudyard in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. His parents were Jenny (Ploegstra) and William F. Postma, Sr. His early years were spent on the farm, growing hay for tahe cows, milking, and with the help of his siblings […]
The Eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP) of Michigan has some of the largest open fields in the entire UP.Most of these fields were cleared of trees many years ago and are actively managed as pasture or cutand baled as hay for cattle and other ruminants. The fine grained, and slow draining, […]
He has a lengthy association with Division 1, National Collegiate Athletic Association hockey, one which will continue for a while yet. Sault Ste. Marie native Joe Shawhan has signed a three-year extension to carry on as head coach of the Michigan Tech Huskies of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. The […]
MARQUETTE — The U.P. Notable Book Club and the Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association will feature author Michael Carrier in a Thursday virtual event. The club has scheduled author events with winners of the U.P. Notable Book List, including Carrier, an […]
Why is it that when people talk about Michigan or create Michigan memorabilia they sometimes forget to add the Upper Peninsula? Is it because we refer to it as ‘the Mitten?’ I mean, we do have two “mittens” to accurately represent our beloved state. Yet, we don’t. Or maybe it’s […]
COVID cases continue to rise in four eastern Upper Peninsula counties. Mackinac County added the most cases throughout April with 131 cases, followed by Luce County with 100 cases. Alger and Schoolcraft Counties each increased by a total of 47 cases, according to the Luce, Mackinac, Alger, Schoolcraft District Health […]
The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District announced $37 million will go towards increasing internet connectivity in the area. The money comes from the The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund and will serve those in rural locations. “We have 6,400 students across the 4,000 square miles of the eastern U.P. and […]
By Scott Nason“The Game” ESPN 1400TheGameSportsShow.podbean.com The Upper Peninsula Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association has named its All-Upper Peninsula 8-Player Dream Team in high school football for the 2020 season. While the season will resuming its playoffs in January, they will not include any teams from the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Cedarville […]
