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Katahdin: the big mountain at the end of the trail
I summited Katahdin on Wednesday July 27, 2022. It was my 136th day on the trail.
I waited a day at Abol Bridge for friends to catch up with me, friends I had made at the start of my trip who always seemed to be just a step behind me.…
William Douglas Stripling | Daily Mountain Eagle
William Douglas Stripling, 93, of Jasper, formerly of Fayette, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.Family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022 at…
Rutland County Bridges: A Tour
By Julia Purdy
Who doesn't love a covered bridge?
Nothing symbolizes Vermont's heritage better than covered bridges - in fact, with just over 100 state-owned covered bridges remaining from the original 700-800, Vermont can boast more per…
Driver critically injured after truck rolls over cliff in Beaver County – St George News
A Beaver County Search and Rescue first responder assists a…
Colorado farmers hope to start a grocery co-op in one of Denver’s biggest food deserts
"Reaching out is just a consensus…many farmers and ranchers are struggling to find a place where they can sell their produce at the price they need to cover production and living costs,” said Margaret S. McRoberts. "And there's also just a…
Brandon Munoz added to NFL Draft Diamond interview list, joining four teammates
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Wheeling, W.Va. - It's been an active past few weeks for the Wheeling University…
Single-family home sales recorded in Sonoma County for the week of June 19
One hundred and three single-family homes sold in Sonoma County during the week of June 19 ranging in price from $100,000 to $7 million.
Topping our list of real estate deals for the week was 2000 Lovall Valley Road in Sonoma,…
Patrylak and Nuttall bring Tiger to Mud Mountain
EDWARDSVILLE -- Leading for most of the second half of the 26e Mud Mountain Race, Geordan Patrylak still had some work to do on the final straight.Defending champion Jack Pifer made a final push and passed Patrylak as the two climbed the…
Construction of Keel Mountain Road set to begin
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) - County leaders say a summer construction plan for a narrow incline road near Gurley will begin as early as next week.
Madison County Commissioner for District 3 Craig Hill told News 19 that the top…
Devastating losses as Chalk Mountain fire rages
GLEN ROSE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Some North Texas families are trying to figure out their next steps after losing their home in the Chalk Mountain Fire. Nearly 100 people are working to slow the spread of the fire which is still…
Steamboat’s Elevate Mountain Race Camp Shows Students Greater Running Awareness
Elevate Mountain Run Camp athletes run on the Spring Creek Trail on Friday, July 15. Tom Skulski / Steamboat Pilot and Today
Running through the mountains is more than just staying in shape.…
Trail extension, public access to Bald Mountain Road added to Breckenridge Neighborhood Development…
A password-accessible gate prevents the public from entering the Breckenridge Neighborhood Ranch at the end of Fuller Placer Road near Breckenridge, pictured July 15, 2022. Andrew Maciejewski/Summit Daily News…
Downtown concert dates are changed | News, Sports, Jobs
ELKS - The "Live and Drive" The Summer Concert Series at the Rotary Amphitheater in Elkins Town Square will now be offered on Wednesday evenings for the remainder of…
Shimano introduces 12-speed XT Di2… for e-bikes only, includes new Free Shift and Auto Shift…
It's finally time for Shimano to introduce 12-speed Di2 for mountain bikes...maybe not like you thought. The new XT Di2 groupsets are e-bike only, meaning you'll need to pair them with one of the…
Mountain bikers encounter six Bull Elk monsters at Rocky Mountain National Park
Those big boys stick together, huh?
A few mountain bikers were roaming the trails in Rocky Mountain National Park when they came across the Absolute Units crew.
Six of the most beautiful bull elk you'll ever see,…
Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat as hajj reaches climax: NPR
A Muslim pilgrim prays on the plain of Arafat, during the…
Here are the states returning fastest to pre-pandemic normal: analysis – The Hill
The story at a glance
A Moody's Analytics index has tracked the country's economic recovery since the start of the pandemic based on 13 measures, including the value of goods and services produced, employment, retail sales and…
Family dog saves Idaho Springs kids from mountain lion
IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (KDVR) — The Havens family credited their pit bull Chihuahua mix, Lady, with saving their four children from a mountain lion stalking them in their front yard.
"If she hadn't been there, it would have been a…
Daring mountain runners thrill fans at 94th Annual Williams Lake Stampede – Williams Lake Tribune
Steve Quilt races down the hill to the Stampede Grounds on Friday (July 1). (Photo Angie Mindus - Williams Lake Tribune)Mountain runner Bryan Slater of Summerland walks to retrieve his horse after Friday's race. (Photo Angie…
The painter for whom Cameron Hill was named met a terrible end after moving to California
One of Chattanooga's most famous painters is still remembered today because what remains of the hill where he once lived bears his name. James Cameron was disillusioned with the Civil War's toll on his former home and moved to…
How the Granite Mountain Hotshots Story Reached Millions
The fire service has faced countless tragedies over the past two centuries, including many modern-day fires that have caused significant death and destruction. But few such tragedies are known as far…
PICAYUNE PEOPLE: The Cottonwood Shores couple preserve history through research and perseverance
Preserving history is a passion of Cottonwood Shores residents Nichole and Michael Ritchie. The couple's interest in the past has led them to unique discoveries and projects, including the rediscovery of one of Burnet County's…
UK’s Robin Shute wins third King of Mountain title in 4 years at Pikes Peak Hill Climb |…
Robin Shute left his 2018 Wolf TSC-FS and rushed to race officials. He had just come through the fog and…
New liquor delivery app goes live and delivers to Vestavia Hills
A new delivery app in Birmingham seeks to change the game of liquor delivery in Alabama.
BUZD, a new Birmingham-based alcohol delivery service, has announced the launch of its new app on May 31.
All the alcohol BUZD delivers…
Race car driver from Colorado Springs will take Gumby to the top of American Mountain in the Pikes…
Tommy Boileau is one of the favorites to win the Pikes Peak race this year. Which would be cool since no Colorado Springs native has won the Hill Climb since 2005, “I'm just proud to be a native here. I love Pikes Peak. It's…
PARAMOUNT+ LAUNCHES JUNE 22 AFTER LONDON STAR EVENT, REVEALING NEW SLATE AND EUROPEAN LAUNCH…
Hosted by Graham Nortonsome of Paramount+'s biggest stars have landed at London to preview their live stage shows, including Kevin Costner, Viola Davis, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Noemie Harris, hill of faith, Tim McGrawBill Nighy, David Oyelowo,…
What You Didn’t Know About Hawaii’s Manoa Falls Trail
On the island of Oahu, the Manoa Falls Trail takes visitors on an easy 1.6-mile round-trip hike to a 150-foot waterfall that drops into a small pool.Located at the back of Honolulu's Manoa Valley, the hike takes about two hours and the…
1/6 panel: Plan for Pence to reject ‘crazy’, ‘crazy’ voters | News, Sports,…
Greg Jacob, who was the attorney for former Vice President Mike Pence, testifies as the House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol…
Mike Korkuc Wins 2022 GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award
Volunteer leads loon recovery at Dunmore Lake
Vermont Business Magazine Mike Korkuc, a longtime volunteer who has helped protect and expand loon populations at Dunmore Lake and surrounding lakes for 15 years, has been named the winner of…
Ziplines, bikes, horses, wagon trails: Boyne Mountain has great summer adventures
BOYNE FALLS, MI — A handful of northern Michigan ski resorts have become places of four-season activity, squeezing events into their calendars for spring, summer and fall. The first of them is Boyne Mountain Resort just south of…
Opponents continue to argue against gravel pit near Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
The gravel pit project is currently undergoing a regulatory review process and would only be permitted to proceed if it meets all legal and regulatory water and environmental requirements.
The bison jump perched at the edge of…
The beginnings of the Beauchamp & O’Rourke pharmacy
By Mary Ellen Shaw
I can take a trip back in time every time I stand at the Beauchamp & O'Rourke drugstore counter on Woodstock Avenue in Rutland.
To the right of the ledger is a 1959 photo of the store's owners, Fred Beauchamp and…
Equal Opportunity: Rehabilitated Mars Hill Anderson Rosenwald School is relaunched as a beacon of…
At the end of a scenic mountain road in rural Madison County lies a significant and recently rehabilitated remnant of early 20th century black education in America.
Education in action - Students at Rosenwald School raise their hands…
Departure of Morrison, Borger to oversee programs at Barns of Rose Hill | Winchester star
BERRYVILLE — Morgan Morrison is proud of how the Barns of Rose Hill has achieved a solid financial footing…
Recalling childhood adventures experienced in mountain attractions | Appalachian Highlands
Summer is near and that means we're knee deep in festival season here in Northeast Tennessee.Many of these…
Charlie Puth translates NJ slang – do you know these phrases?
Strangers, listen. We in New Jersey have our own language. You may recognize the words we say, but they might have a different meaning in the Garden State.Charlie Puth recently sat down with Bustle to break down Garden State lexicons. Do…
Bayville, New Jersey man pleads guilty to bloody 2018 Lakewood carjacking
LAKEWOOD — A resident of the Bayville section of Berkeley Township could spend up to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to a carjacking charge following an incident three and a half years ago.The quarter-century sentence is…
Region roundup: Lisbon beats Dirigo in baseball to finish regular season undefeated
DIXFIELD -- Lisbon capped an undefeated regular season with a 5-1 road win over Dirigo in MVC baseball action on Tuesday.
Ethan Brown homered, Levi Tibbetts doubled and threw three relief innings on one hit, and Hunter Brissette and Aiden…
In Bolivia’s mountain of silver, artisanal miners turn to coca and the devil
CERRO RICO, Bolivia, May 30 (Reuters) - Next to one of Bolivia's poorest towns lies one of the richest silver mines in human history - Cerro Rico, Spanish for 'Rich Mountain - a once legendary source of wealth for the Spanish Empire that is…
Electric bikes are all the rage
In the Hudson Valley, the recent e-bike climb has been as steep as our famous hills. A few years ago, Andrew Willner, an early e-bike user, said he was harassed by a Minnewaska State Park ranger for bringing his battery-powered e-bike into…
Police Updates – NBC Boston
Police searching for a missing teenager who may be in danger closed the streets of Bellingham, Massachusetts on Thursday as they appealed to the public for help in locating the boy.
Asher Mahoney, 13, disappeared around 7…
Mountain Statesman | 2022 Honor Graduates Recognized with a Special Celebration
GRAFTON—What began as an idea to honor the dedication to learning possessed by the bright minds of Grafton High School (GHS), the Rotary Club of Grafton Honor Graduates Celebration has grown into an annual gathering celebrating…
Case: In Appalachia, the mountain turkey is a tough bird
"It's tough, it's tough, it's tough, but it's fair" - Quote from a tough old army captain
(Author's note: Many turkey hunters like to talk about the difficulty of turkey hunting, especially turkey hunting in their own…
Where to Find Great Mountain Biking Trails in Every Direction from Seattle
With lush forested hills, avid trail builders, and a temperate climate conducive to year-round riding, the Pacific Northwest is one of the world's premier regions for mountain biking. Our cool, wet spring has kept the ground moist so…
NYSEF Hires Stiegler to Lead Men’s FIS Program | News, Sports, Jobs
Seppi Stieger. (Photo provided) The New York Ski Educational Foundation recently announced that Seppi Stiegler will take over as head coach of men's alpine skiing. Stiegler will now lead the International Ski Federation's men's…
Meet two moms to make it easier to enjoy the great outdoors
When Kathy Thomas and Sara Zilkha met, they immediately bonded over a mutual passion for surfing, skiing and style - and their frustration with the time and work spent bouncing from site to site. another looking for the functional yet…
Sioux City’s popular winter recreation destination adds summer tubing | Nebraska News
DOLLY A. BUTZ Sioux City, Iowa Journal
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Cone Park's 700-foot main hill no longer needs to be covered in snow for visitors to tubing down it.In…
Lawmakers hammer NJ marijuana regulators
TRENTON — In a hearing originally announced when the recreational marijuana industry's launch was blocked, lawmakers found plenty of other ways to criticize the state's Cannabis Regulatory Commission during a a marathon meeting on…
Superstar, A Skier’s Pilgrimage – The Mountain Times
By Merisa Sherman
In Japan, citizens of all kinds make pilgrimages to bless aspects of their lives. Businesses will travel to distant temples for a monk to bless their financial future; old women will come, panting at every step, so they…
The most important things to wear while mountain biking
In mountain biking, comfort and safety are paramount. Of course, you can wear anything. Some pro athletes wear denim on gnarly trails. But when you want maximum comfort and protection, you need to know the most…
A “potentially historic” forest fire episode threatens the southwest
Placeholder while loading article actionsCritical to extreme wildfire conditions are poised to grip the Southwestern United States and parts of Colorado, sparking what could be a long, days-long and memorable outbreak of wildfires. of…
The Royal Court of MSFF Miners has been announced | News, Sports, Jobs
ELKINS — The Minor Royal Court of Maid Silvia LXXXIV was selected and announced by Mountain State Forest Festival General Manager Robbie Morris and Queen's Department Manager Tracy Gooden.The 84th Royal Court will be represented by Crown…
Music of the Mountains: Ghost Town Drifters
The members of Colorado band Ghost Town Drifters are no strangers to bluegrass. After mandolin player Oren Paisner and his childhood friend Alex Tocco first discovered a mandolin as teenagers, they decided to play with another friend…
SADAH alum transforms a pop-up art space into a permanent gallery
SADAH alum Lacey Vilandry (BFA '17) recently opened her gallery, The Pigment Sanctuary, in Princeton, W.Va. It's a brick-and-mortar version of a tented gallery and studio that she and her friends created eight years ago at the Fête de la…
Pennsylvania wildland firefighters had a busy weekend as large fires erupted across the region,…
Pennsylvania wildland firefighters are frequently called upon to help other states and federal agencies fight wildfires, but over the weekend they were busy at home.Much of the state was expected to be at high wildfire risk, with weather…
Expected critical fire conditions; 19,000 acres burned
Firefighters continued to better control the Tunnel Fire that was burning 14 miles northeast of Flagstaff, its size remaining at 19,075 acres and 89% contained as of Saturday morning. The blaze, burning across US 89, was reported shortly…
These are the 25 best places to live in CT in 2022 – NBC Connecticut
The website AreaVibes.com has ranked the best places to live in Connecticut, based on "livability" score.
“There's a reason 3.6 million people love to call Connecticut home. For some, it may be the allure of living close…
Tunnel Fire near Flagstaff at 21,164 acres, now 15% containment
The Tunnel Fire burning 14 miles northeast of Flagstaff remained stable Monday night at 21,215 acres. Containment increased to 20%. The blaze, burning across US 89, was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. on April 17, and its cause is being…
Celebrate National Parks Week by protecting more parks
Each April, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation celebrate National Parks Week. This year, as the people of this country make a special effort to honor and visit the more than 400 national park sites from April 16…
Cassidy’s dramatic catch highlights Blue Devils win over Wolfpack | Sports
GATE CITY — Ridgeview was poised for a dramatic win from behind on Thursday.That was before Gate City's…
Cedar Mountain News | Lifestyles
Rocky Hill Baptist Church The Easter cantata conducted by Lenoir Bishop…
Hoops clash set: Border Bash games will feature top UP players | News, Sports, Jobs
IRONWOOD – It's been a good year for basketball on the Upper Peninsula and it's reflected in this year's Kiwanis Classic Border Bash All-Star Game rosters.
Eight…
He thinks Trump won in 2020. Now he wants to oversee the Ohio election
Columbus, Ohio (WCMH) – As John Adams watched the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, in which finalized tallies, audits and investigations confirmed Joe Biden's victories in key states, he still felt he there were "schemes".…
Family helps hospital provide guesthouse after loss of son
ATHENS, Ga. Ben Stephens had ice water in his veins. Take the time he was in high school. In the final moments of a football game against Monroe Area High School, his coach sent him onto the field to attempt a game-winning field…
Mountain Home Track Teams 2nd, 3rd at Zizzer Relays
Photo: Members of the MHHS Boys School 4x400m Relay Team, consisting of Ky Bickford, Bryson Hodges, Anderson Hodges and Brody Patterson.
Mountain Home High School track teams won second and third place in the Zizzer Relays in West…
AHSAA Football Polls: Susan Moore’s Daughters Jump 2 Spots to No. 1 in 1A/3A Rankings
Susan Moore's women's soccer team moved up two spots to first place in the AHSAA Class 1A/3A Coaches Poll this week, the only change at the top of the standings. The Mountain Brook Boys and Oak Mountain Girls continue to cling to No. 1 in…
GMA worsens housing shortage in Tri-Cities, officials say
A young parent asked Jeff Losey if he should wait for the housing market to cool before buying his first home.
Losey, executive director of the Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities, said he advised against waiting.
"The water level…
You have to climb a hill – to climb a mountain
By Blaine Howerton, EditorNorth Forty News
Last week I was lucky enough to take advantage of the warmer weather to start clearing a spot on my mountain property for a cabin.
In recent weeks I have had machine problems. The Kubota tractor I…
Mountain 7 District Baseball Preview | Sports News
The bad news for AHS fans is that 10 seniors graduated from a 17-1 squad that advanced to the Class 3 title game.The good news is that the new-look Falcons generated nearly 12 points per game en route to an 8-0 record.The…
Mountain top | The Newtown Bee
Posted: Apr 08, 2022 8:00 AM
Spring book donation day, sponsored by Friends of the CH Booth Library, is scheduled for this weekend. Volunteers will be in the!-->…
Clearfield opens Mountain League with win over BEA – GantNews.com
HYDE - A day after picking up the first win of the year, the Clearfield Bison couldn't get rid of that feeling. Considering the next game on the schedule was a day later, it seemed like the perfect…
Students Selected for the 2022 Class of North Carolina Teaching Scholars
April 4, 2022
119 future…
Ancient and modern, Kazakhstan will shatter your preconceptions in spectacular style – Scotland on…
Driving through the steppes around Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan. Photo: Lisa YoungThe wind blew across the desert landscape, creating dust devils full of swirling ancient particles that were lifted directly from the nearby archaeological site…
Golden Shield Resources Inc Set to Begin Mazoa Hill Phase 2 Drilling Program on the Marudi Mountain…
The company plans to drill around 2,000 meters over six or seven holes on the target, one of eight targets in its flagship project
Golden Shield Resources (CSE:GSRI) Inc has announced that it will restart its Phase 2 drilling program this…
How to Navigate the Shoulder Season
For Colorado hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers, spring is mud season. Warm, sunny spells punctuated by heavy spring snowstorms turn trails in and near the foothills into muddy messes, just when outdoor enthusiasts have had enough…
Tigers take care of Clearfield | News, Sports, Jobs
Hollidaysburg swept Clearfield, 7-0, in both teams' first Mountain League high school boys' tennis game in a match played at Summit Tennis and Athletic Club on…
Rain and warm temperatures prompt Titus Mountain to close for the season
After a period of unusually warm temperatures and rain, Titus Mountain has announced its closure for the season. The northern New York ski resort made the announcement Sunday afternoon in a social media post, saying…
Valley News – ‘I’ve never seen the roads so bad’: Mud season strands drivers…
THETFORD – How bad are the gravel roads this mud season? Georgeann Faller can tell you.Faller, a childcare provider, was returning from a grocery trip to western Lebanon on Wednesday evening with her boyfriend and her dog, a 12-year-old…
DVIDS – News – Reservists’ passion for mountain biking fuels competitive advantage
A 445th Airlift Wing Citizen Airman's passion for biking started as a hobby, but grew into more than that. Staff Sgt. Zachary Thorsky, 445th Airlift Wing!-->!-->…
School districts respond to new guidelines, many ready to ditch masks and mandates
By Peter D'Auria/VTDigger and Polly Mikula
When Vermont Governor Phil Scott announced that the state would no longer recommend that students wear masks in schools after March 14, various responses poured in from school districts and…
The essential lingo for those new to life in Mile High
DENVER (KDVR) — For those of you who moved to the Denver metro area before or during the pandemic, spotting local language trends may not have been a priority. Nevertheless, the closings have diminished, which means it's time to…
March 11, 2022 high school roundup: Penn Hills State playoff race continues
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Tribune-Review
Friday, March 11, 2022 | 11:08 p.m.
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Penn Hills' Daemar Kelly dunks against Gateway in a Division 3-5A game Jan. 11.
Daemar Kelly scored 13…
Fire-damaged Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort will be open to skiers for a weekend in April
For more stories like this, check out The Chronicle's weekly travel newsletter!
Register here.The Lake Tahoe-area ski resort that was badly burned in the Caldor Fire last fall will briefly reopen for a special gathering next month.
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Popular trout pond returns to Journal Sentinel Sports Show March 10-13
A statewide survey a few years ago said Lake Michigan was Wisconsin's most popular fishing destination.With all due respect to the Great Lake, a temporary fishing hole in West Allis will attract more anglers per acre over the next few days…
High school sports schedules for March 7, 2022
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Tribune-Review
Sunday, March 6, 2022 | 10:29 p.m.
high schools
Basketball
Boys
PIAA Playoffs
First round
Every game 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated
Class 6A
Wednesday's program
Chambersburg (18-7) at…
Tony Vagneur: Horizons and how Aspen Mountain skis stay the same
It's been mentioned before in this column, but once people ask how long I've lived here, the next statement or question is usually, "You must have seen a lot of changes,"!-->…
Inside SF’s oldest and deepest station, Forest Hill
If city politics or the gradual pace of progress are starting to wear you down, rekindle some of that San Francisco fire by simply hooking up to a KLM train that runs through the Twin Peaks tunnel and disembarking at Forest Hill station.…
Access to Black Mountain: Plans will ‘transform’ Upper Springfield
A new project that would improve access to Black Mountain in West Belfast would have a 'transformative impact' on the community, an MP has claimed. The Access to the Hills program aims to reopen pathways providing safer access to the green!-->…
Images capture the history of southern Colorado
Fashion Show for College Scholarships
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8 places with impressive and innovative public transport
In cities around the world, people rely on public transport to get around. More than 55% of the world's population lives in urban areas, a number that is expected to increase to nearly 70% by 2050, according to the UN. As our…
Hill Country Festival to serve animal testicles in March
The event, taking place March 5 at Bankersmith Hall near Fredericksburg, will serve up pound after pound of the delicacy known as the Rocky Mountain oyster. According to the festival's event page on Facebook, the bull…
Beckton and the American Eagles will visit Taylor and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks
American Eagles (8-20, 4-12 Patriot) vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks (10-18, 8-8 Patriot) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: American takes on Lehigh at Patriot action on Wednesday. The Mountain Hawks are 7-7…
Peter Comart: Society offers outrageous 200ft tower on pristine ridgeline
This commentary is from Peter Comart, President of Garden Mats in Worcester.
If you ask most people in Worcester, I suspect a majority wants a cell tower and better telecom coverage. But at what cost ? In my opinion, a 200 foot high…
What to do during school holidays in Worcester County?
With temperatures likely to rise uncharacteristically and then drop again with rain, snow and wind, this February school holiday week looks set to be a changeable event.Depending on the weather, it may be a good idea for school children to…
13 Big Bear Mountain Retreats for Your Next Alpine Getaway
Known as a winter sports mecca, Big Bear is truly a year-round destination with a whole new world to explore after the snow melts. Nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest, this small Southern California mountain town offers a variety…
BEST WINTER EVER: Snow biking is easy in Powder Ridge | Connecticut News
MIDDLEFIELD, CT (WFSB) - At a mountain park in Middlefield, biking is truly a four-season sport.…
Sheriff asks for help patrolling ski tournament | News, Sports, Jobs
IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Sheriff Scott Rutter will begin discussions with the Kiwanis Ski Club about security needs for the annual Pine Mountain Ski Jumping…