Sports

MHS varsity softball had a tough time in Centreville, Monday, April 20, falling to the Bulldogs, 2-5 and 5-13.    The ‘Cats got on the board first in the first on a single by Elin Essex, which scored one run. The Bulldogs … [Read more...] about ‘Dogs top ‘Cats in varsity softball match-up in Centreville

The Wildcats varsity baseball team took five innings and one loss to figure out how to dismantle the Centreville Bulldogs, Monday, April 20, and figure them out they did.     The ‘Cats traveled to the ‘Dogs’ home field for … [Read more...] about MHS varsity baseball splits with Centreville in dramatic fashion

As a soon-to-be-named state heritage trail – several historical railroad stations still exist along the trail – the White Pine Trail soon will feature more signs along the trail with historical information. State history and fresh water … [Read more...] about Three pathways named Pure Michigan Trails

MHS Varsity Softball and Baseball action - Monday, April 13, 2026 The MHS Varsity Softball team made quick work of the Lawrence Tigers, Monday, April 13, defeating the visitors 18-0 in three innings. Sophomore sluggers Hannah Sharp and … [Read more...] about Wildcats de-claw, de-fang and send the Tigers packing

The NFL Draft Is Upon Us.  What Will the Lions Do?            Ok, first off, let me rephrase that.  What SHOULD the Lions do . . . not what will they do.  I say that but recently you can’t really be … [Read more...] about Turbo Talks Sports: The NFL Draft

Guest speaker Kayla Miracle (pictured), two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024) for Team USA from Culver Academy in Culver, Ind., who lives in Phoenix, Ariz., said, “A rising tide raises all boats. You guys are a rising tide for other … [Read more...] about Southwestern Michigan College celebrated completion of its new wrestling facility April 8, packing the 125-capacity bleachers festooned with balloons.

With spring turkey season opening soon across Michigan, hunters should review several important updates, including a new mandatory turkey harvest reporting requirement. The 2026 spring turkey hunt periods begin as early as April 18. … [Read more...] about Spring turkey season starts soon; harvest reporting now mandatory

I know what you’re thinking…Turbo, it’s been less than 10 games.  I know, I know.  But there are things that are happening that I want everyone to know so we can keep an eye on moving throughout the season.  But Tigers fans…things are … [Read more...] about Turbo Talks Sports: A Way Too Early Reaction To The Tigers

A barred owl is shown during the daylight in a woodland in the Michigamme Highlands. Michigamme Highlands conservation easement established By KERRY HECKMANForest land administrator, Forest Resources DivisionMichigan Department … [Read more...] about Showcasing the DNR: Protecting the wildest of Michigan’s wild places

The Wildcats had hoped to get a start on the spring sports season before spring break, but the weather created cancellations for all but one sport – baseball.     The season got underway with a single home game against … [Read more...] about MHS spring sports slow to commence due to weather delays

Thom Janssen, right, presents Coach Zac Sartori with a $5,429.89 check for the SMC Foundation in support of the trail upgrades.  In honor of springtime, even the new Southwestern Michigan College Roadrunner Trails flexible standards … [Read more...] about SMC upgrades Roadrunner Trails

   Southwestern Michigan College is extending an invitation for the ribbon cutting of the colleg’s new 11,195-square-foot wrestling wing, a transformative addition strengthening the college’s commitment to athletics, student … [Read more...] about SMC announces ribbon-cutting for new wrestling facility