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Photo by Kevin Zini.IRON RIVER—It’s rodeo time again in Iron River. Get out your cowboy and cowgirl hats for a weekend of western-themed fun, July 12-13.The U.P. Championship Rodeo, which is the only Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association sanctioned event in the State of Michigan, has been a staple…
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To the editor:I read the poignant letter about our beautiful flag of the United States of America and it made me very sad!I’ve been watching our country go down hill for years, but never thought I could do anything about it. But, started paying more attention to the people who run our government…
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The U.P. Championship Rodeo is back in town July 12 and 13; meaning the annual Wild West Parade will draw spectators to the Iron River streets to watch the numerous horseback riders, local businesses and community organizations go by. Several organizations from around the Midwest will be among the…
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By Allison JoyIRON RIVER — The Iron River City Council will hold a public hearing to amend its ordinance on off-road vehicles on July 17 at 4:30 p.m. at the Iron River City Hall. “I am a proponent of the ordinance,” said Iron River Police Chief Curt Harrington at the council’s June 19 meeting…
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By Quinn Illi CRYSTAL FALLS – On the evening of June 29, the Crystal Theatre welcomed Garrison Keillor to the stage.Keillor hosted the radio broadcast A Prairie Home Companion for over 40 years on National Public Radio, consisting of comedy sketches, poetry, music and more. He is also a…
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CRYSTAL FALLS - The Harbour House Museum held their 1st Annual Rhubarb Festival June 29. The vendors presented Rhubarb items including treats, jams, lemonade and more. Along with crochet items, breads, wire trees, fishing lures and ceramics to name a few. The event included 20…
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CRYSTAL FALLS – Fans of R.E.M. will want to see the highly-acclaimed tribute band Dead Letter Office perform at Crystal Theatre Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m.Dead Letter Office have dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music and energy of a live R.E.M. show. Based out of western New York…
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BEACHWOOD - How does the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) differ from the Hubble Space Telescope? Why does it orbit a million miles from the Earth? How does JWST work? What are some of the discoveries it has made since being launched on Christmas Day in 2021? What is the JWST doing now? These are…
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IRON RIVER — Bonnie Jo Campbell, a finalist for the National Book Award and best-selling author, will be making a stop on her book tour at the West Iron District Library Thursday, July 18 at 1 p.m. The Friends of the West Iron District Library will be hosting a meet and greet with Campbell that…
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TROUT CREEK – Considered one of Michigan’s most picturesque waterfalls, Agate Falls is located along the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River. A half-mile trail provides access to an observation platform with views of the top of the falls. The trail passes through a tunnel under M-28 and you can…
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USDA Forest Service80 years is a tremendous milestone—for anyone. To make it to 80 means you have overcome life’s greatest challenges and you truly become the elder, the sage, the one who knows a thing or two and should be listened to. Being the spokes-bear, if you will, of the longest running and…
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CRYSTAL FALLS - The Harbour House Museum held their 1st Annual Rhubarb Festival June 29. The…
Photo by Wendy Graham.
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TROUT CREEK – Considered one of Michigan’s most picturesque waterfalls, Agate Falls is located…
Albert Rizzardi - A 1934 graduate of Stambaugh High School, Rizzardi won nine varsity letters at Hillsdale College in the 1930s after playing at Stambaugh High. He was team captain and an All-American as a senior on an undefeated Hillsdale grid team and ranked among the state scoring leaders on the basketball team. He also had a tryout with the Philadelphia Phillies baseball club. Rizzardi passed away in 1995.
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Albert Rizzardi - A 1934 graduate of Stambaugh High School, Rizzardi won nine varsity letters at…
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Photo by Kevin Zini.IRON RIVER—It’s rodeo time again in Iron River. Get out your cowboy and cowgirl hats for a weekend of western-themed fun, July 12-13.
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The U.P. Championship Rodeo is back in town July 12 and 13; meaning the annual Wild West Parade will draw spectators to the Iron River streets to watch the…
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By Allison JoyIRON RIVER — The Iron River City Council will hold a public hearing to amend its ordinance on off-road vehicles on July 17 at 4:30 p.m. at the…
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By Quinn Illi CRYSTAL FALLS – On the evening of June 29, the Crystal Theatre welcomed Garrison Keillor to the stage.Keillor hosted the radio broadcast A…
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CRYSTAL FALLS – Fans of R.E.M. will want to see the highly-acclaimed tribute band Dead Letter Office perform at Crystal Theatre Friday, July 12 at 7 p.m.Dead…
Community
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BEACHWOOD - How does the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) differ from the Hubble Space Telescope? Why does it orbit a million miles from the Earth? How does…
Community
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IRON RIVER — Bonnie Jo Campbell, a finalist for the National Book Award and best-selling author, will be making a stop on her book tour at the West Iron…
Sports
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ALPHA – Alpha Rifle and Pistol Club hosted their eighth annual Savannah Marcell Memorial Silouette Shoot June 1.There were a total of 33 shooters, 10 of those…
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CRYSTAL FALLS – The Crystal View Women’s Golf season is underway! Pre-season event winners from May 30 are as follows:Closest to the pin on #3: Janie…
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PHELPS, Wis. - The 45th Annual Phelps Softball Tournament sponsored by the Phelps Recreation Association will be held Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 27 and…
Obituaries
Obituaries 7-10-2024
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Warren MakiCRYSTAL FALLS — Warren Maki, 85, passed away July 1, 2024 at UP Health Systems in Marquette. Visitation will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal church…
Obituaries 7-3-2024
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Donald ChoquetteSPRUCE HEAD, Maine — Donald Ray Choquette, 93, passed away peacefully at his home June 5, 2024. James ParamskiMANSFIELD TWP. — James “Jim…
Obituaries 6-26-2024
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Clarice ArnellIRON RIVER — Clarice Ann (Woods) Arnell, born March 21, 1933, in the Spring at her family home in New Caspian, passed away March 6, 2024, is now…
