Fritsch: The end of the Lambeau era

Throughout the 1948 and 1949 seasons, Fritsch continued to steadily perform for the Packers under head coach, Curly Lambeau, as the team first slipped to fourth in the Western Division and then …

Fritsch: The Packers’ expensive experiment

In 1946, the Packers purchased a picturesque 53-acre compound built in 1937 for the Green Bay-area Norbertine order. The $32,000 purchase was approved by the board of directors in May as a …

Fritsch: A three-way deal

Ted Fritsch with Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau

Over the following days, while Ted Fritsch spent time at the Browns training camp, newspapers quoted Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau saying that there was a 50-50 chance that Fritsch would end up …

“Individual accountability” needed for Packers to bounce back

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers saw a brutal 35-14 loss at Lambeau Field on Thursday, Sept. 24, to the Atlanta Falcons. According to Packers Safety Evan Williams, each player needs to …

Certified SAWW Level 1 trainer and forester Brock VanOss demonstrates proper safety and felling techniques as he cuts down a tree selected to manufacture the official court for the 2027 NCAA® Men’s Final Four®.

Students learn sustainable forestry

IRON RIVER - More than 500 middle and high school students from Forest Park, West Iron and Iron Mountain school districts gathered at the Cooks Run forest in Iron River for an incredible, hands-on …

Pictured at the check presentation are, from left, Chris Kent (IAHF Board President), Lyle Smithson Jr. (IAHF Director) and Gary Lopez (Iron County Golden K Club President).

IAHF makes donation to Golden K

IRON COUNTY - The Iron Area Health Foundation (IAHF) has recently made a $500 donation to the Iron County Golden K Club to help support the Golden K’s “Gifts from Santa” project. The $500 …

Staffing pressure continues to breed tension on WIC school board

IRON RIVER—High demand statewide for special education led to tension at the Sept. 15 meeting of the West Iron County School Board of Education, when it chose to prioritize filling a special ed …

IR City Council pushes back on LEIN charges

IRON RIVER—County Commissioner Pete Judd found himself on the receiving end of a series of rapid fire questions at the Iron River City Council’s Sept. 15 meeting, all related to upcoming charges …

New Youth Employment Permit Portal

New centralized system moves youth employment permit processing from schools to LEO The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is encouraging employers to register for the new …

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Iron County Reporter Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Nordic Brass live at St. Mark’s

CRYSTAL FALLS - Music lovers are in for a treat this weekend. The Nordic Brass ensemble will perform a free concert Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, located at 809 …

The Knockabouts are finally coming to Crystal Theatre

CRYSTAL FALLS – Third time’s a charm. Snowed out in March and iced out in April, The Knockabouts are confident weather will not prevent them from performing at Crystal Theatre Saturday, Oct. 24 …

Nordic Brass live at St. Mark’s

CRYSTAL FALLS - Music lovers are in for a treat this weekend. The Nordic Brass ensemble will perform a free concert Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, located at 809 …

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Outdoors

Catch the Iron County Farmstand Trail

IRON COUNTY - Before local farm stands pack up for the winter season, Iron County is inviting the community to get out and enjoy the autumn harvest during the Iron County’s Farmstand Trail event …

Enjoy live Bat Program and check out Halloween costumes at the WIDL

IRON RIVER — It’s a spooky season and there are all kinds of ghoulish fun to be had for all ages in October at the West Iron District Library. These programs are always offered free of charge. …

DNR urges public to give eastern massasauga rattlesnake its space

In the wake of an eastern massasauga rattlesnake bite at a state-managed park in Oakland County last month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging the public not to harm, harass or …

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Opinion

Why Your Vote Matters This November

Dear Reader, On November 3, Wisconsin voters will decide who represents them in Madison and Washington, and who sits on the school boards, county boards, and village councils that shape daily …

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Trojans post win over Norway

CRYSTAL FALLS - The Forest Park football team defeated the Knights of Norway 34-26 Oct. 2 to post their fifth win of the season against one loss. For the second consecutive week, the Trojans came up …

Trojans three-peat in win at Escanaba

ESCANABA - The Forest Park Lady Trojans volleyball team went undefeated at the Esky Invite Oct. 3 and, after winning six matches and playing 10 and a half hours of volleyball, improved their record …

West Iron Tennis finishes outstanding season

ISHPEMING - The West Iron County Lady Wykons Tennis season came to an end Oct. 1 when the team competed in the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Upper Peninsula Division Two …

Trojan Cross Country wins at Ewen-Trout Creek

EWEN-TROUT CREEK - The cross country boys team at Forest Park traveled to Ewen-Trout Creek Sept. 26 and came away with first place. With a team score of just 22 points, the Trojans outdistanced …

Trojans top Wykons

IRON RIVER - The West Iron Wykons and Forest Park Trojans recognize October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The teams schedule two matches, one at each school and through their common …

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West Iron’s Bristol Shamion (#7) tips the ball over the net as Forest Park blockers Evie Anderson (#12) and Aubrey Waara-Shamion (#24) stretch to defend during volleyball action.

Trojans top Wykons

IRON RIVER - The West Iron Wykons and Forest Park Trojans recognize October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The teams schedule two matches, one at each school and through their common …

Norman Shamion

CASPER, Wyo. — Norman Shamion passed away Oct. 10, 2026 at the age of 95, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family whose lives were forever shaped by his love, gift of laughter and kindness to others. Services will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home in Casper Thursday, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. Reception to follow at the C’mon Inn. In lieu of flowers please donate to Natrona County Meals on Wheels in memory of Norman Shamion.

Michelle Peterson

IRON RIVER — Michelle Jonette (McCarthy) Peterson, 42, of Iron River, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. She was born Oct. 26, 1983, and attended West Iron County High School. A visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 – 11 a.m. at the U.P. River Church in Iron River. A Celebration of Life will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor James Pellizzer and Pastor Ron Taylor to officiate. A luncheon and continued time of sharing will follow at the VFW Ottawa Post 3134. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Michelle Jonette Peterson online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Daniel Hinch

MARQUETTE — Daniel Charles Hinch, 73, formerly of Iron River, passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at his home in Marquette. Visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9:30 - 11 a.m. CST at Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Liebenow to officiate. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Daniel C. Hinch online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

John Roberts

IRON RIVER — John W. Roberts, 70, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Private family services were held. Condolences may be expressed to the family of John W. Roberts online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Anthony McGeshick

IRON RIVER — Anthony G. McGeshick, 61, passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Boyne City. A visitation was held Oct. 2 at Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services followed with Minister Jill Albanys having officiated. Interment in Resthaven Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Anthony G. McGeshick online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

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