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At Multi Media Channels (MMC), which owns the Iron County Reporter, we are committed to delivering high-quality, accurate, and trustworthy content to our readers. As part of our ongoing efforts to innovate and improve our editorial processes, we have incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) tools into our workflow. This policy outlines our approach to using AI in content creation and the safeguards we have in place to ensure journalistic integrity.

Memorial Day observances set

IRON COUNTY — In honor of Memorial Day, May 26, Iron County will reflect on the sacrifices made and lives lost by Americans in service to their country. Ceremonies will take place Memorial …

New Northpointe CEO Padget visits Iron County

CRYSTAL FALLS — Mandy Padget, the newly appointed CEO of Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare System, introduced herself to the Iron County Board of Commissioners on April 15, signaling a new …

First Lutheran Church to Install New Pastor

IRON RIVER – First Lutheran Church will celebrate the Installation of their new Pastor, Lance Crevier Sunday, June 1, following his Ordination the same day at 3 p.m. The church is located at …

Restoration of the Duke of Abruzzi Sale continues

CASPIAN — For 111 years, the Italian Society Duke of Abruzzi has stood at the intersection of McGillis Avenue and Sawyer Street in Caspian, somewhat tucked away from the main flow of traffic …

Watters earns Real Estate Designation

IRON RIVER - Gary Watters of Crystal Falls, a Realtor with Stephens Real Estate’s Iron River office, has been awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation through the …
Sports
In a week of impressive athletics on the part of the girls of Iron County, both the Wykons and Trojans won meets. The Wykons defended their home field by taking first place at the Michigan High …
The West Iron Boys Track Team under Coach Jeff Taff continued on its road to respectability by posting their best finish in a Regional Meet in three years. The Wykons competed in the MHSAA Regional …
The West Iron Tennis Team traveled to Negaunee to take on the Miners May 13 and came home after being shut out eight to nothing. In any sport and for any team there are competitions where not much …
CRYSTAL FALLS - The Iron Area Health Foundation (IAHF) will be sponsoring a golf scramble fundraiser at Young’s Golf-Recreation-Dining Sunday, June 1. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. for …
IRON COUNTY - The Iron Area Health Foundation (IAHF) awarded a grant in the amount of $1,000 to the Iron County Little League Association (ICLLA). The grant money will be used to purchase a new …

Berutti bound for Hall of Fame

IRON RIVER — Lives are stitched together one day at a time. The days turn into weeks, the weeks to months and the months to years. Time passes, and how we spend that time comes to define how …
Community

BHPS Annual Bake Sale

BATES TOWNSHIP – The Bates Hall Preservation Society (BHPS) will hold their Annual Bake Sale at Bigari Ace Hardware Friday, May 23 from 8 a.m. to Noon. There will be an array of bakery …

Foucault Brothers Memorial Day Concert at CF Library

CRYSTAL FALLS - Join us Friday, May 23 at 6 p.m. for a Memorial Day Foucault Brothers Concert. The concert is free of charge, and all are invited. vThe Friends of the Library will be serving …

Deadline Approaching for Mural Contest

BATES TOWNSHIP – The Bates Hall Preservation Society (BHPS) reminds local artists, who are residents of Iron County with demonstrated mural experience, that the deadline to submit their color …

Alpha Annual Bake Sale

ALPHA - The Alpha Historical Museum, will be holding their 17th Annual Memorial Weekend Bake Sale Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the historic Alpha Village Hall. Easy to locate, three …

Outdoors

Iron County Watershed Coalition Projects, 2025 and Downstream!

Dober Mine Ponds The Dober Mine Complex is made up of three interconnected mines south of the town of Iron River (the Hiawatha, Isabella and Dober Mines), which are situated alongside the Iron …

Iron County Watershed Coalition presents Cooks Run study

IRON RIVER - The annual meeting of the Iron County Watershed Coalition will be held Wednesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. in the West Iron District Library’s Conference Room. At the meeting a public …

Camp Gibbs host tournament

IRON RIVER - The Ojibway Archery Range at Camp Gibbs, located by Gibbs Xity, hosted an archery tournament April 23. Twenty-plus competitors tested their archery skill in a 10 round, 60 arrow …

Opinion

Letter to the Editor 5/21

Dear Iron County voters, It is estimated that 700,000 Michiganders will lose Medicaid insurance if the current budget bill in Washington passes. It will also decrease funding to local hospitals which …

Memorial Day: Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice

Dear Reader,  As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to remember and honor those who gave everything for our nation. Each Memorial Day, we stand in solemn gratitude for thos who never …

Obituaries
Lillian Tschury
IRON RIVER — Lillian F. Tschury, 98, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Private family services will be held. Interment will be in Sidnaw Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Lillian F. Tschury online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
Susan Sterenberg
CRYSTAL FALLS — Susan Sterenberg, 73, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. Visitation will be held at Lakeview Bible Church, Crystal Falls, Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to noon. The service will follow at noon at the church. A luncheon will take place at 1 p.m. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Susan’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Crystal Falls, to honor Susan’s legacy of life.
Susan Sterenberg
CRYSTAL FALLS — Susan Sterenberg, 73, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility, Crystal Falls. Visitation will be held at Lakeview Bible Church, Crystal Falls, Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to noon. The service will follow at noon at the church. A luncheon will take place at 1 p.m. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Susan’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Crystal Falls, to honor Susan’s legacy of life.
Everlyn Pearson
EAGAN, Minn. — Evelyn M. (Yoki) Pearson passed away Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Lexington Pointe Senior Living in Eagan. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 24 at the United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Evelyn will be interred with her husband, Wayne at Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain. Memorials may be made to the Northern Michigan University Foundation, School of Education, newly established scholarship program for teacher candidates: NMU Foundation, 607 Cohodas Hall, 1401 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services with the arrangements.
David O’Brien
HALES CORNER, Wis. — David B. “Dave” O’Brien, P.E., died May 2, 2025 at the age of 90, of cancer. Full obituary at Hartson Funeral Home website.
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