IRON RIVER—    Work at Nelson Field has been given the go-ahead after the project won approval for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant.
A $49,900 grant for accessibility improvements was approved for 2014, according to a press release.

For six years, Michelle Tefft has taken her daughter, Rachel, and her friends caroling to the Iron River Care Center. On Dec. 21, the group visited the center’s residents and sang Christmas carols to them. Pictured are carolers, from left, Tori Maloney, Ally Pangrazzi, Hadley Passamani, Brianna Kemppainen, Lexi Lutes, Natalie Tomasoski, Rachel and Michelle Tefft, Olivia Pearce, Megan Strom, Mariah Lewis and Summer Parent.

IRON RIVER—    A local woman is working to tackle a national issue that critics say will affect everyone’s food.
Barbara Robbins is the area representative for Tipping Point Network, a group working to educate the public about genetically modified organisms.

BEECHWOOD—The Beechwood Historical Society is holding a special meeting on Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a luncheon to update the three-year business plan.
The meeting is at the Beechwood Hall, 178 Beechwood Store Road, approximately eight miles west of Iron River. If you need any additional information, contact 906-284-1501.

CRYSTAL FALLS—The VFW Clubrooms is the place to be on Saturday, Jan. 5, from 7 to 11 p.m.

Avery Osterlund, left, and Luella Lutes enjoy performing during the West Iron County elementary school program Dec. 18. The girls are part of the pre-kindergarten class. Jo Jo Holm hands out programs to visitors at Forest Park Elementary School Dec. 19 before the pre-kindergarten Christmas program. Looking on and waiting for the next visitor is classmate Nadia Rowe.

IRON RIVER—The West Iron County School District has rescheduled Christmas programs for elementary school students.

IRON RIVER--Don McDonald, a member of the 12-person committee heading up the drive to raise funds for the endowment of a scholarship fund in the memory of the late Charles Kralovec who served the West Iron County school system for 36 years, recently said, “We want to correct a misconception that there is a bias associated with the fund.”

CRYSTAL FALLS—The Iron County Board of Commissioners has filled several vacancies on appointed boards, but still seeks applicants for key positions.

Gavin Johnson, right, Kane Alexander and Michelle Johnson spent part of Dec. 15 at Winks Woods as part of a fundraiser. The trio wrapped presents in exchange for donations to the Forest Park Elementary School fourth grade class trip to Mackinac Island next year. Students also wrapped presents at the Ben Franklin store and Sunshine Floral.