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DNR weekly fishing report

Friday: Outdoors

Ontonagon River: The river saw a fair amount of fishing effort. Anglers reported that walleye were caught in fair numbers by those trolling and jigging alike. Anglers had the best luck finding fish in the early morning hours. Ontonagon/Silver City/Union Bay: Angling efforts in Ontonagon were good over the past week. Efforts out of Union Bay and Silver City were slightly lower. Fishing on the lake was productive, with anglers recently reporting good numbers of lake trout. Anglers found success while trolling across a variety of water depths. Black River Harbor: Angling efforts out of ...

Lake Superior paddleboarding rescue underscores water safety

Friday: Outdoors

Two paddleboarders drifting far from shore on Lake Superior were recently rescued with quick action by two Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers in Ontonagon County. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 8, Conservation Officer Ethen Mapes received a call from Negaunee Regional Dispatch/DNR Report All Poaching Hotline operators reporting two paddleboarders in distress on Lake Superior near Ontonagon. “They were in good condition overall but just could not paddle against the strong wind to get back to shore,” said Conservation Officer Pete Shambaugh, who was ...

Cancer is tough, Evelyn Owens is tougher

Tuesday: Health

Evelyn Owens' brave battle with cancer is capturing the hearts of everyone around her. At only 6 years old, Evelyn was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. Evelyn's family traveled from their home in Oregon to Mayo Clinic in Arizona where doctors are using ...