LUDINGTON — Sometimes it’s crazy how life works out.

Just over two years ago, I loaded my Chevy Impala to the brim with as much as it could hold and set off for the Upper Peninsula. After a long six-and-a-half-hour trip, I arrived in Iron Mountain — five minutes from the Wisconsin border — beginning my tenure as the sports editor for the Iron Mountain Daily News.

Although I wasn’t sure if I’d make it through the week, it was a great experience.

During my time manning the sports desk, I was fortunate to cover two 8-man football state titles, a state finalist in baseball, two state semifinalists in basketball and multiple impressive volleyball runs.

It truly was a dream come true. However, being 400 miles from home can affect anyone. And every time I made the trip down to Michigan State

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