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DOGE IDs cuts in the U.P.

BARAGA/WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three U.P. governmental offices have been added to the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of identified real estate-related spending cuts: The Bureau of …

Clement denied new trial

CRYSTAL FALLS — Defense motions filed for James Clement were denied March 4 by Honorable Judge Donald Powell of the Iron County Circuit Court. The first motion was for a new trial, the …

Local talent contributes new logo to Alpha

ALPHA — The Village of Alpha has released a new logo, created by Lora Davis. Born in Alpha, Davis is now based in Portland, Oregon where she trains horses and is a certified dog trainer. Lora …

Community Sharps and Medication Disposal program

IRON COUNTY – Aspirus Iron River Hospital and Clinics along with Iron Area Health Foundation (IAHF) have partnered to create a new Sharps and Medication Disposal Program aimed at promoting the …

CF passes emergency ordinance while cabin stuck atop melting river ice

CRYSTAL FALLS — The City of Crystal Falls passed an emergency ordinance, during an emergency meeting held at 2 p.m. Feb. 26. The ordinance prohibits, “the construction, placement or …

Great Eight Winter Games

UPPER PENINSULA - Great Eight committee members from West Iron County, Forest Park, Iron Mountain, Kingsford, North Dickinson and Norway-Vulcan, Niagara and Florence, Wisconsin have joined to …
Sports
CRYSTAL FALLS — The Forest Park boys basketball team finished their regular season ranked number one in the state by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. With a regular season record …
IRON RIVER — The Lady Wykons finished their basketball season with a 4–19 record and a first-round playoff loss against Ishpeming-Westwood March 3. The team played well, leading at …
CRYSTAL FALLS - The Forest Park Lady Trojans ended their season March 6 with a District Semi-Final loss to Norway (14-8) by a score of 42-31. The Trojans fell behind the Knights early, trailing 13-0 …
U-12 - February 23
CRYSTAL FALLS - The Michigan High School Athletic Association postseason basketball tournament has begun! The ‘one and done’ style single elimination tournament opened Feb. 24 with the …

Forest Park boys roll through Districts

Trojans’ senior Kevin Giuliani #44 will go to any length, even horizontal to get a shot at the basket.
CRYSTAL FALLS — The Forest Park boys basketball team finished their regular season ranked number one in the state by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. With a regular season record …
Community

MTU awards Forest Park seniors

Pictured are, from left, Forest Park senior, Ellie Ayers and junior, Ava Fischer.

CRYSTAL FALLS - Ellie Ayers and Ava Fischer were recently nominated and awarded certificates by the Society of Women Engineers through Michigan Technological University. This organization is …

Survey of Community needs

DICKINSON / IRON COUNTY - The Dickinson Iron Community Services Agency (DICSA) is conducting a Community Needs Assessment to collect input from residents of Dickinson and Iron County. The …

‘The Gospel Truth’ celebrates 40 years

Local radio station WIKB broadcasts out of Iron River and first began operating in 1981. Over the years the station has had ownership changes, seen changes in its on-air personalities and has gone …

Outdoors

Glacial Gardeners seeking new members

FLORENCE, Wis. - Do you enjoy gardening or want to learn more about gardening? Then consider joining the Glacial Gardeners. This regional group was formed in 1997. Meetings are at 5 p.m. on the …

Too Much Sun

Thin-barked trees can be damaged during the winter, especially late winter, on sunny days when temperatures bounce around the freezing mark. However, the damage doesn’t become visible until …

2025 Michigan fishing licenses now available

With Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season beginning Tuesday, April 1, anglers wanting to hit the water will need to purchase a new fishing license. The 2025 fishing licenses are …

Happy Little (Virtual) 5K: Run for the Trees

Run, walk or roll to support tree planting and forest protection efforts in state parks. Registration is open for this spring’s Run for the Trees: Happy Little (Virtual) 5k. For this virtual …

Opinion

PUBLISHER'S LETTER - Human Body Design

Dear Reader, When we stop to think about the design of the humanbody, we might find ourselves wondering if it could have been crafted more e¡ciently.  Consider the everyday processes of …

Obituaries
Mary Jean Grindatti
Mary Jean Grindatti
GREEN BAY, Wis.— Mary Jean (Taetsch) Grindatti, 99, passed away peacefully Feb. 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass and celebration of Mary Jean’s wonderful life will be held June 7, with visitation at 10 a.m. and the Mass at 11 a.m. at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Green Bay.
Mary Grabski
Mary Grabski
FLORENCE, Wis. — It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Mary Grabski, 84, of Florence, Wis. and Gulf Shores, Ala.  On February 23, 2025 she left us from Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas for her eternal rest in Heaven. Mary was comforted by family and friends throughout her illness, and her son Adam and daughter Carloyn attended her throughout her months of hospitalization and were with her at the time of her passing. A Visitation was held March 7 at Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will take place 11 a.m., Saturday March 8, 2025 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Florence. The graveside was held March 10 at St. Paul Catholic cemetery, Mosinee, Wis.  Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Mary’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Florence to honor Mary’s legacy of life.  
Wayne Raymond
Wayne Raymond
IRON RIVER — Wayne V. Raymond, 89, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 11, from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Caspian with Fr. Daniel Dapaah to offer the Mass of Christan Burial. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Wayne V. Raymond online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
Kathryn Dennis
Kathryn Dennis
IRON RIVER — Kathryn S. Dennis, 90, passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at the Iron River Care Center. Private family services will be held. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Iron River. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Kathryn S. Dennis online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
Beulah Ingram
Beulah Ingram
IRON RIVER — Beulah C. Ingram, 79, of Iron River, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at noon at the Alvin Town Hall in Alvin, Wis. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Beulah C. Ingram online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
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