West Iron to dedicate gym to Greenlund - Wednesday, September 1, 2010
IRON RIVER--The West Iron County High School gymnasium will be dedicated to Chuck Greenlund next month, following approval by the Board of Education at its Aug. 16 regular meeting. Full Story
Iron River Township opts for another try at millage - Wednesday, September 1, 2010
IRON RIVER TOWNSHIP—With another defeat for its operating millage in the August primary election, the Iron River Township Board approved resubmitting the proposal for the November ballot. Full Story
Meet Miss Iron County - Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Allie Brendel, center, was selected Miss Iron County on Thursday at the Iron County Fair. Participating in her last event is last year’s Miss Iron County Dylan Lee Baeten. Full Story
Start your engines - Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Except for the remnants of mud on the outside track, Friday night’s rainstorm that postponed the truck pull was a distant memory 24 hours later as cars lined up for the first heat of the demolition derby—before the usual capacity-plus crowd. Full Story
CF Township puts operational millage on November ballot - Wednesday, August 25, 2010
CRYSTAL FALLS TOWNSHIP—The township’s operational and fire protection millages were both defeated at the Aug. 3 primary election. Full Story
Blacktop bids coming in under estimates - Wednesday, August 25, 2010
IRON RIVER—The good news for both the Iron County Road Commission and the townships is that blacktop bids are coming in lower than estimated for this year’s projects. Full Story
City union negotiations go well - Wednesday, August 25, 2010
CRYSTAL FALLS—At the Aug. 9 Crystal Falls City Council meeting, City Manager Dorothea Olson said union contracts went very well this year. Full Story
Disc golf course set for
grand opening Aug. 28
- Wednesday, August 25, 2010
IRON RIVER—A grand opening, beginners clinic and tournament is scheduled at The Tailings disc golf course here on Saturday, Aug. 28, beginning at 9 a.m. Full Story
One humungus mushroom pizza - Wednesday, August 18, 2010
It takes a lot of hands to make a gigantic mushroom pizza to serve to a lot of hungry residents during Fungus Fest activities in Crystal Falls on Friday, Aug. 13. These volunteers had to make sure the crust was set and then they started putting on the toppings including, of course, the mushrooms which were “hand tossed.” Full Story
Strong men come to Crystal Falls - Wednesday, August 18, 2010
“Good lift!” Brian Fabbri lifts the heaviest axle in the Strongman competition heavyweight division’s overhead lift contest—it was 250 pounds, following lifts of 165, 195 and 228 pounds. Strong men, and women provided the heavy entertainment during Fungus Fest. Full Story
Get ready for fun at the 119th Iron County Fair - Wednesday, August 18, 2010
IRON RIVER—The Iron County Fair Association invites everyone to enjoy its 119th annual fair this Aug. 19-22, with fun for the whole family. Full Story
Forest Park anticipates more federal funding - Wednesday, August 18, 2010
CRYSTAL FALLS—Forest Park Superintendent Tom Jayne announced President Obama signed a Federal Jobs Stimulus Bill into law, allocating $26 billion to the program; $10 billion will be going to schools to help recall and rehired reduced personnel. Michigan will get $318 million. Full Story
Iron River contracts with GEI Consultants - Wednesday, August 18, 2010
IRON RIVER—Iron River City Council members learned that all the engineers employed by the AECOM office in Iron River resigned, moving to a new engineering firm called GEI Consultants. Full Story
Former Alpha official sentenced - Wednesday, August 18, 2010
CRYSTAL FALLS—Tommie J. McCarthy, 38, of Alpha, was sentenced to serve one year and one day up to 15 years on three counts of embezzling by Judge C. Joseph Schwedler on Aug. 9 in Iron County Trial Court. Full Story
Rodeo run returns - Wednesday, August 11, 2010
5K and 10K racers break from the starting line at the start of the Windsor Center Rodeo Run July 31. The runners headed north on Seventh Avenue. Nick Kilian of Baraga won the 5K men’s race. Full Story
Search & Rescue gift - Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Terry Girard presents a $500 check to Rob Olsen, assistant chief of Iron County Search and Rescue, while Olson holds a certificate of appreciation for the gift. The money is Girard’s first prize from the Father’s Day steak cookoff at the Iron County Fairgrounds. Full Story
Two incumbents shown the door by IC voters - Wednesday, August 11, 2010
IRON COUNTY—On Aug. 3, the voters spoke, and the political landscape in Iron County looks a lot different today. Full Story
Fungus Fest begins Aug. 12 - Wednesday, August 11, 2010
CRYSTAL FALLS—The 19th annual Humungus Fungus Fest is set for Aug. 12-15 here with activities for all ages. Full Story
Investigation continues
in Iron River Township
shooting incident
- Wednesday, August 11, 2010
IRON RIVER—The Michigan State Police Iron River Post responded to a 911 call of shots fired at a home in Iron River Township around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7. Full Story
Stambaugh Township eyes Scott Lake Road completion - Wednesday, August 11, 2010
STAMBAUGH TOWNSHIP—With the passage of the road millage at the Aug. 3 election, the Stambaugh Township Board of Trustees will be looking at completing work on the Scott Lake Road project. Full Story
U.P. Rodeo Queen - Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Abbey Westphal of Iron River stands by her horse, Honey, after selected U.P. Rodeo Queen for 2010 prior to the final rodeo show Aug. 1. Standing with her are Amanda Breitenfeldt, current Miss Rodeo Wisconsin, and Amber Nieminen, 2009 U.P. Rodeo Queen. Full Story
Hang on! - Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Clovis Crane of Lebanon, Pa., hangs on as East Coast Otis, his bareback mount, arches his back during rodeo action Aug. 1. Crane had a busy afternoon, riding three broncs and a bull. Full Story
Forest Park still working on fall staffing - Wednesday, August 4, 2010
CRYSTAL FALLS—The Forest Park Board of Education accepted with regret the resignation of high school teacher Todd Waario, who accepted a position with the Calumet School District. The vacancy creates a shuffle for other teachers. Full Story
Crystal Falls gets set for Fungus Fest Aug. 12-15 - Wednesday, August 4, 2010
CRYSTAL FALLS—In just over a week, the mighty mushroom mania makes its return to Crystal Falls in the fascinating form of the 19th annual Humungus Fungus Fest. Full Story
Road Board hopes to iron out 'oversight' fees - Wednesday, August 4, 2010
IRON RIVER—“We appreciate you guys for putting blacktop down,” said Iron County Road Commissioner Ernie Schmidt. “We’re all in this together.” Full Story
Ice Hawks may be on L’Anse ice this season - Wednesday, August 4, 2010
IRON RIVER--If a cooperative agreement is made, West Iron County hockey players may be sharing the ice with the L’Anse School District. Full Story
