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Miners rise above East Union: NU grabs 1st playoff win in 13 years; to face West Park in 2nd round
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Miners pound Pondo; earn playoff spot
Sophomore linebacker, and recent JV call up to the varsity team, Ryder Querequincia had a breakout game with 10 tackles and an interception.The win over Ponderosa was the last stop on the Miners’ shaky journey to the playoffs. They started the season 2-2, but then hit a rough patch in which they lost four in… → Read More
Gold blood, blue collar: NU seniors dig in at Hooper Stadium for final home game
Bonds formed on the gridiron are not easily broken, and can often last a lifetime. → Read More
The road ahead: Breaking down Nevada Union’s 2022 football schedule
The local high school football season officially kicks off in a week, and the Nevada Union Miners are eager to dig into their 2022 campaign. → Read More
‘To finish is to win’: Penn Valley woman Nancy Martin, 66, completes Tevis Cup 100-mile ride in first attempt
Not every competition is about finishing first, or how well one fares in comparison to their peers. Some endeavors are more about the journey rather than the destination. Sometimes, simply finishing is winning. → Read More
Bear River, Truckee football game canceled
The varsity and junior varsity prep football games between Bear River High School and Truckee High School have been canceled due to projected poor air quality, according to Bear River Athletic Director Jeff Bickmore. → Read More
Live, laugh, lift: Nevada City man Terence Plotsky, 80, sets powerlifting world records
A regular face around the South Yuba Club, Terrence Plotsky recently broke weightlifting records for his age and class. The 80-year-old Nevada County resident says he works out to get better and to “keep this cycle from closing.” → Read More
‘A sobering feeling’: River Fire nears full containment as residents begin to pick up the pieces
The blaze that started Aug. 4 and scorched 2,619 acres of land, destroyed more than 100 structures and caused four injuries in Placer and Nevada counties was 95% contained Friday afternoon, according to Cal Fire → Read More
Containment progress continues on River Fire
Nearly a week after the River Fire started, fire personnel continue to make progress on the blaze that destroyed more than 80 structures and forced thousands of people to be evacuated. → Read More
Containment progress continues on River Fire
Nearly a week after the River Fire started, fire personnel continue to make progress on the blaze that destroyed more than 80 structures and forced thousands of people to be evacuated. → Read More
Youth baseball: SN Elite Miners win World Series title
The SN Elite Miners struck gold Sunday in Sparks, Nevada. → Read More
Nevada City Classic targets 2022 return
The Nevada City Classic, widely known as one of the most challenging and historic criterium bicycle races in the country, is targeting a return in June 2022. → Read More
‘We’re all hungry’: Breaking down Nevada Union’s fall football schedule
After playing just two games in the COVID-shortened spring season, the Nevada Union Miners football team is ready to dig into its 2021 fall campaign. → Read More
Power of positivity: Family, friends, softball community mourn loss of Mike Milligan, who died Sunday
Milligan died Sunday in Dayton, Nevada, following a disc golf tournament. The preliminary cause of death was a blood clot in his heart, according to his family. He was 51. → Read More
Auto racing roundup: Sweet stays hot, wins 3rd in a row
Grass Valley’s Brad Sweet continued his hot streak, racing to his third straight World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win Saturday at the Badger 40 held at Wilmot Raceway in Wisconsin. → Read More
Racing roundup: Sweet sweeps Independence Day Spectacular
With just six races left before the playoffs, DiBenedetto currently sits in 20th in the overall points standings. Sixteen drivers earn bids to the NASCAR Cup Series postseason.Next up on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule is the Quaker State 400 Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.To contact Sports Editor Walter Ford, email wford@theunion.com → Read More
Disc golf: Local pros fare well at World Championships
The best disc golfers in the world, including a pair of elite talents from Nevada County, converged in Utah last week for the PDGA World Championships. → Read More
‘Loved every minute of it’: Longtime instructor Ina Elrod set to retire after decades of teaching swim safety
Over the years, Elrod’s time in the pool has taken a physical toll and she said it’s time for her to start the next chapter in her life. When she looks back on her time in the community, and with her clients, she is filled with gratitude.“I’ve been so blessed and so lucky,” she said.… → Read More
Local athletes earn Optimist All Star selections
The 2021 High School Optimist All Star teams for baseball, softball and boys volleyball have been announced, and several local student-athletes made the cut. → Read More
‘It’s been a wild ride’: Nevada County sports scene continues trend toward normalcy
It’s just good to be back playing. → Read More