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Teen defensive driving course

GOGEBIC COUNTY - The Michigan State Police (MSP) Wakefield Post teamed up with the Gogebic-Iron County Airport and offered a free Teen Defensive Driving Course June 28. A couple of teens from Iron …

60th Annual Bass Festival

CRYSTAL FALLS - For 60 years the Crystal Falls Lions Club has hosted the “Bass Festival”, bringing joy and summer fun to folks from near and far. Breathing meaning into this year’s …

A Long Way Home

While some immigrants dream of returning home to visit, it is often many years, at times decades and occasionally never that these dreams of ‘going home’ materialize. This story is about …

Iron River weighs leasing land to trail club

IRON RIVER — A request from the Iron County Trail Club to expand its trail network across city-owned land remains pending, as the Iron River City Council reviews the club’s proposal. …

Celebrate 4th of July in Iron County

IRON RIVER 10 a.m. Parade - Theme: Patriotic (Registration begins at 8 a.m.) Starts at WIC schools, proceed down Stambaugh Hill, Left on Genesee Street, to 7th Ave. John Cimarelli will be Parade …
Sports
MARQUETTE - The annual All Star High School football game took place June 21 at the Superior Dome. The event, sponsored by AdvantEdge Sports Training, uses a coach’s draft to separate players …
CRYSTAL FALLS – Crystal View Women’s Golf main event for June 12 was play for SKINS! Three walked away winners: Taylor Taylor with a 4 on No. 7, Mia Arcand with a 4 on No. 8 and Kristin …
By Patrick Browne CRYSTAL FALLS - The Forest Park School District, under the leadership of Kurt Anderson, Kim Bjork and Zach Hautala celebrated their annual golf outing Saturday, June 14. The …
By Patrick Browne IRON RIVER - Each year approximately 8,000,000 students participate in high school athletics. There are fifty state champions in every sport and there are thousands of athletes who …
By Patrick Browne IRON RIVER - The annual Father’s Day Golf Tournament took place June 14 and 15. A long standing tradition in Iron River, this was the first year the tournament took place …

Wykons Repeat as U.P. Tennis Champions!

Pictured are, from row from left, Cayden Holm, Elijah Oberlin, Casey Clisch, Jackson Strom, Carson Aldegarie and James White. Back row, from left, Ethan Anderson, Jim Anderson (Coach), Nick Perlongo, Zander Birmingham, Emmett Strom, Dominick Brunswick, Keenan Dobson-Donati, Mattew Swenski and John Spelgatti (Coach).
KINGSFORD - The West Iron Wykons put a capstone on their season by winning their second consecutive Upper Peninsula Tennis Championship on May 28 in Kingsford. The team garnered two singles victories …
Community

‘Green and Gold’ coming to Crystal Theatre

CRYSTAL FALLS - Crystal Theatre is proud to welcome filmmakers Anders and Davin Lindwall and celebrate the success of ‘Green and Gold’ Saturday, July 19 at 7 p.m. Both are graduates of …

West Iron County Wall of Fame ticket sales

IRON RIVER - The West Iron Wall of Fame will hold their 3rd Annual Induction Banquet Saturday, Oct. 4 at Young’s Recreation Complex. The social hour will begin at 5 p.m. followed by a catered …

Second Annual ‘We all Scream for Ice Cream’ Event

CRYSTAL FALLS - The Friends of the Crystal Falls District Community Library will once again hand out ice cream, sherbet and bottled water to the community Saturday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to Noon …

Moon to perform at Windsor Center

IRON RIVER - Jason Moon will be performing at the Windsor Center Wednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. Moon is a singer/songwriter and started a non-profit ‘Warrior Songs’ after returning from …

BHPS Fundraiser at Rodeo Market Days

IRON RIVER - The Bates Hall Preservation Society (BHPS) has announced they will be attending the upcoming Rodeo Market Days, held on Genesee Street, Friday, July 11. Jamie Maki of Affordable …

Outdoors

Iron County Audubon Club to meet

CASPIAN - The Iron County Audubon Club will meet Monday, July 14 at 7 p.m. at the Iron County Historical Museum. The program title for this meeting is ‘Summer birding in the …

Windsor Center Fishing Camp

The Iron Area Health Foundation is very pleased to help support this healthy, outdoor, lifelong instructional activity program for our local youth.

IRON RIVER - The two day fishing camp was part of the Windsor Recreation Authority Summer Program June 26-27. Twenty-one students received rod/reels and tackle boxes provided by two grants, one from …

Hiking and biking trails of Iron County

Take advantage of our beautiful weather and take in the beauty. There are plenty of hiking trails located within the Ottawa National Forest, George Young Recreation Complex, Lake Mary Plains Pathway, …

Opinion

Independence Day

Dear Reader, The Fourth of July is upon us once again—a day when we pause to celebrate our independence as a nation. This holiday commemorates that pivotal moment in 1776 when our …

AI’s Hidden Cost: A Critical Look at the Environmental and Geopolitical Implications of Artificial Intelligence

Dear Reader, Recently, I attended an AI conference that opened my eyes to a crucial yet underexamined aspect of our AI revolution: the rare earth materials that power it all. While we celebrate …

Obituaries
Jo Ann Venturato
GRAND MARAIS/IRON RIVER — Jo Ann Venturato, 70, of Grand Marais and formerly of Iron River, died at her home under the loving care of her husband, John, and North Woods Hospice Monday, June 9, 2025.  No public services will be held.  
Ronald Helgren
IRON MOUNTAIN — Ronald Edwin Helgren, 96, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Per Ron's wish, there will be no funeral service. Memorials can be sent in Ron's name to the Florence County Historical Society PO Box 162, Florence, WI 54121. Our family extends our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the VA Community Living Center for their kindness, compassion and excellent care they provided during his short stay there Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ronald E. Helgren online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ronald E. Helgren please visit our Sympathy Store.
Dennis Williams
CRYSTAL FALLS — Dennis Paul Williams, 72, passed away at his home June 11, 2025. Visitation for Dennis was held Wednesday, June 18, at Christ United Methodist Church in Crystal Falls. Memorial Service followed at the church with Pastor Vicki Prewitt and DJ Rasner having officiated. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Dennis’s honor, continuing his legacy of community and generosity. Condolences to the family of Dennis Williams may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net.  The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
Maryann Tadiello
CRYSTAL FALLS — Maryann Tadiello, 73, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ June 15, 2025. A celebration of Mary’s life was held at Lakeview Bible Church in Crystal Falls June 21, along with visitation and memorial service. Luncheon followed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s memory to Lakeview Bible Church. The family would like to thank Hildebrand Funeral Home in Rhinelander, Wis., for their cremation services.
Marlene Simbob
CRYSTAL FALLS — Marlene Simbob, 91, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Aspirus Iron River Hospital. There will be no service per her wishes. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading and thrift shopping. If desired, the family suggests that monetary donations be sent to the local St. Vincent de Paul Society, 136 Superior Ave., Crystal Falls, Mich., 49920. Condolences can be expressed to the family of Marlene Simbob online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
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