Frosty Fall Morning

A crisp autumn frost blankets an open field in Iron County, highlighting two bright orange pumpkins atop a round hay bale as golden morning light illuminates the treeline.

2026 Annual Fall Roadside Clean-up

Just another project with Knights in action, keeping Iron County roadsides beautiful. Pictured are, from left, Chairman Sir Knights Tim Peruzzi, Deacon Terry Verville, Louie Willis, Jim Baumgartner and Ralph Commenator.

Miners’ 9 hosts successful Charity Scramble

Sari Franzene-Holroyd presented the check to Chris Shamion (Iron County Cancer Unit Representative).

IRON RIVER - The Miners’ 9 hosted its 3-Women Scramble in August, bringing golfers together for a day of competition, camaraderie and support for the Iron County Cancer Unit. Through raffle basket …

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 …

Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program

IRON RIVER - Join the Iron River Seventh Day Adventist Church at the Windsor Center, Room 311, Tuesday Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. (CT) for a free introductory session. Learn how to: Identify depression, …

Road commission holds off on Neighborhood Roads Fund dollars as state sends out payments

LANSING/IRON RIVER—The Iron County Road Commission is sticking with its plan to freeze spending on money from the Neighborhood Roads Fund, even as road agencies across the state start receiving …

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County moves closer to decision on Cooks Run

CRYSTAL FALLS — Despite tabling a decision on proposals, the Iron County Board of Commissioners took another small step forward toward revitalizing Cooks Run by asking its attorney to draft …

DACF grant applications due Oct. 30

IRON MOUNTAIN—The Dickinson Area Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2027 grant cycle, with a total of $90,062 available to fields of interest outlined by DACF. The funds are …

Social Security to fully transition to electronic payments

As of September 30, 2025, federal law and Executive Order 14247 require federal benefits to be paid electronically. To improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance security in federal payments, the …

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Reporter E-edition

Iron County Reporter Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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Iron County Shoppers Guide September 29, 2026

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Falling leaves and temperatures call for cozy quilts

CRYSTAL FALLS - Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp welcomes the changing season with its annual Fall Fest and Quilt Auction Saturday, Oct. 3 beginning at 9:30 a.m. CDT. Guests may enjoy a continental …

Avery Osterlund running for Miss Teen Rodeo Michigan

Avery Osterlund, daughter of Lauri and Nikki Osterlund is running for Miss Teen Rodeo Michigan in McBain, Michigan Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4. Leading up to this event, Avery has earned …

Eagle River’s 46th Annual Cranberry Fest

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. —You’ve arrived at a vein of Wisconsin’s cranberry country, right as the marsh is turning, the maples are lighting up gold and red along Highway 45, and the whole town is …

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Outdoors

Wildlife Unlimited of Iron County hosts successful youth hunt

IRON COUNTY – Wildlife Unlimited of Iron County held their annual Youth Deer Hunt Sept. 12-13, with 13 young hunters ages 9-16 participating in the weekend event. The program resulted in 10 deer …

MDARD, MISP take next step in preventing invasive pests from entering Michigan

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Invasive Species Program announced a new firewood quarantine to protect Michigan’s agriculture, forests and natural …

The perfect time to enjoy colorful leaves — and plant more trees

If you love fall color but don’t think there’s enough of it in your yard, fix it now for next year! Fall is a great time to plant trees. When you’re done, pin your tree on the DNR’s …

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Opinion

Paradise 2.0

Dear Reader, I have come to believe the world was never meant to be the Garden of Eden. It was meant to be a playground. Eden, as the story goes, was a finished place. Everything was …

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Trojans Fall to Ishpeming

CRYSTAL FALLS - The Forest Park boys football team fell to the Hematites 38-22 Sept. 18. Although the Trojans played well and kept the score even through halftime, they were unable to contain their …

WIC Wall of Fame ticket deadline

IRON RIVER - The West Iron County Wall of Fame will be inducting its 4th class Saturday, Oct. 17 at the George Young Recreational Complex. The Class of 2026 includes Harold and Marcia Bernhardt, Mel …

Wykons building Momentum

IRON RIVER - The West Iron Wykons volleyball team is building momentum and with a little more than a month remaining in the regular season are just one game below five hundred with six wins and seven …

Wykons impressive in loss

GWINN - The West Iron boys football played their best game of the season Sept. 11. Despite falling 40-28 to the Modeltowners of Gwinn, the team scored a season high 28 points, was in the mix well …

WIC Wykons -vs- Ironwood Red Devils

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A Noteworthy Accomplishment

The Forest Park eighth-grade boys basketball team celebrates a remarkable milestone: three consecutive undefeated seasons. Spanning three years and over 40 games, the Trojans remained unbeaten through every regular season game, tournament, and playoff appearance from sixth through eighth grade.

By Patrick Browne CRYSTAL FALLS - The eighth grade boys basketball team at Forest Park recently capped their season by going undefeated. While the significant accomplishment is worthy of mention in …

Timothy William O’Leary IV

Timothy William O’Leary IV, 65, of Iron Mountain passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born in Milwaukee, …

Michael Rucinski

IRON RIVER — Michael E. Rucinski, 94, passed away Sept. 9, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. A visitation was held Sept. 17 at the First Baptist Church in Iron River. A funeral service followed with Pastor Al Smith having officiated. Interment in Resthaven Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Michael E. Rucinski online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Dale Keliin

CASPIAN — Dale C. Keliin, 73, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at his home with his children at his side. A visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. A Liturgy of the Word Service will follow at 11 a.m. with Fr. Daniel Fosu to officiate. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Dale C. Keliin online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Glen Erickson, Sr.

CRYSTAL FALLS — Glen William Erickson, Sr., 79, passed away in the comfort of his home Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, at 11:30 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Crystal Falls. Tufts Rondon Post #2891 will accord military honors at the graveside. A luncheon will follow at the VFW.

Kathryn Carpenter

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Kathryn Ann Carpenter (Schober) passed away Sept. 14, 2026, at the age of 68. Funeral arrangements are with Oak Lawn Funeral Home 619 N. New Warrington Rd. Pensacola, FL 32506 850-453-2321.

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5 Meaningful Holiday Gifts That Give Back All Year

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