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Fate of Hegstrom’s cabin remains uncertain

IRON RIVER — Superintendent Brad Toivonen reported on the status of a cabin stuck in transit, at the Iron County Road Commission’s April 15 meeting. The cabin is sitting along Rock …

Planned Parenthood closes U.P. location

MARQUETTE --- Planned Parenthood of Michigan’s Marquette Health Center will close permanently for patients April 25. It is the agency’s only location in the U.P. According to Planned …

U.P. Hospitals receive National Certification in Diabetes Education

UPPER PENINSULA – Aspirus Iron River, Aspirus Ironwood and Aspirus Keweenaw Hospitals were recently awarded the prestigious American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate …

West Iron County Pre-school registration 2025-2026 school year

IRON COUNTY - The West Iron County Schools announces its Early Childhood Registration for GSRP/Pre­Kindergarten and Tot-Lot for the 2025-2026 school year. To register for PreK/GSRP, Tot-Lot …

Stilson Family Farm relocates from downstate to Iron County

GAASTRA — The Stilson Family Farm, otherwise known as the “Farmhouse on 424,” is a family-run dairy farm. Owners Niki and Jeremy Stilson say their business is not just about …
Sports
IRON MOUNTAIN/NIAGRA, Wis. - Get ready, ballers of all ages and abilities. Jamie Angeli, renowned former basketball coach/player and 2025 Upper Peninsula (U.P.) Sports Hall of Fame inductee, is …
Trojan Power Robotics held their first annual Easter Breakfast Fundraiser April 12. The team would like to thank everyone who volunteered, attended and showed their support to make the event a huge …
This year was the 30th Great Eight Winter Games, which were held in February. Pictured are from the ski race, Stella Schober of Forest Park, fifth grader, won first place. Mora Anderson of Forest …
Community

Iron Area Health Foundation awards Mini Grant to ‘Spring into Wellness’

Pictured at the check presentation are, from left, Lyle Smithson Jr. (IAHF Director), Kurt Anderson (IAHF Board Member), Jessica Perry (IAHF Board Member), Kimberly Pekarek (Forest Park Elementary Teacher), Krisitne Rivard (IAHF Board Member) and Zach Hautala (IAHF Board Member).

CRYSTAL FALLS - The Iron Area Health Foundation (IAHF) has awarded a Mini Grant in the amount of $500 to the “Spring into Wellness” Elementary Track and Field Day at the Forest Park …

Bates Hall Preservation Society to hold scrap iron collection

BATES TOWNSHIP - The Bates Hall Preservation Society (BHPS) will be holding a scrap iron collection Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The collection point is once again at the Bates Township Hall …

AMVETS to host ‘Trout Tales’ Scholarship Fundraiser

BEECHWOOD—AMVETS Post 436 (Beechwood) will host its semi-annual “Trout Tales” breakfast fundraiser Saturday, April 26 from 7-11 a.m. at the Beechwood Hall. On the menu will be …

Outdoors

2025 Phelps Maple Syrup Fest Recap

Maple meets Mexico tacos by The Tipsy Housewife.

PHELPS, Wis. - The 14th Annual Phelps Maple Syrup Fest was held April 5 at Phelps School. The event is organized and ran by the Phelps Chamber of Commerce, who were thrilled with the incredible …

Senior Days at Youth Camp

CRYSTAL FALLS - Senior Days at the Iron County Youth Camp are scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20. Seniors wishing to register for any of these days can call …

Landowner Habitat Shares available

The Iron Baraga Conservation District (IBCD) is excited to announce that it has been selected by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division for funding under the ‘2025 Upper …

Opinion

The Meaning Of Easter

Dear Reader, Easter is upon us, a time of great celebration for Christians around the world. It is the day we proclaim, Christ is risen!—a moment of triumph over death, of hope restored, …

The Art of Influence: When to Speak and When to Act

Dear Reader, In a world overwhelmed by noise, wisdom is too often drowned out. Today, everything fights for our attention—headlines, outrage, sirens, engines—clamoring for dominance in an …

Obituaries
Helen Perry
CRYSTAL FALLS — Helen E. Perry, 97, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at the United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls. A memorial service will follow at 12:30 p.m. at the church. Pastor DJ Rasner will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Iron County Cancer Unit or the Locker Lunches Program at area schools. Condolences to the family of Helen Perry may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services with the arrangements.
Sam Shudarek
MARQUETTE — Sam Shudarek, 24, passed away on April 7, 2025, in Marquette. Born on Dec. 4, 2000 in Baraboo, WI, and was raised in West Bend, WI, the child of Todd and Bonnie (Wilson) Shudarek, Sam was loved by many. A memorial service will be held at Canale Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 526 N 3rd Street, Marquette May 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern time. Services will take place at 1 p.m. Eastern time with Fr. Greg Heikkala officiating. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Service will be live streamed for those friends and family members who are unable to travel. Donations in Sam’s memory may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) https://donate.nami.org, 414 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714 or The Trevor Project, P.O. Box 69232, West Hollywood, CA 90069 https://give.thetrevorproject.org. The Canale Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at canalefuneral.com.
Janet Noel
CRYSTAL FALLS — Janet Fruik Noel, 89, died peacefully at home April 9, 2025, surrounded by her husband Arthur D. Noel, daughter Maryanne and granddaughter Alyssa Crain. In respect of Janet’s wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral service. Burial will be at the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Crystal Falls. A private gathering will be held for family and close friends at a later date.  Those who wish to make donations in Janet’s name may do so at the Pet Shelter of their choice. Relatives and friends may send their condolences to Maryanne Clark 127B East Palm Lane Phoenix Az. 85004
Joseph Lopez
IRON RIVER — Joseph John Lopez, 89, peacefully passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Iron River Care Center in Iron River. There will be no services at this time. Memorials may be made in Joseph’s memory. Condolences to the family of Joseph J. Lopez may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with arrangements.
Walter Winkowski
MARION, Iowa — Walter J. “Wink” Winkowski passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 81, Friday, April 4, 2025.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to the Family Caregivers Center, 9000 C. Avenue, Marion, Iowa or Oldorf Hospice House. Online condolences are welcome at www.iowacremation.com under obituaries.
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