Lakeland Baptist Church hosted its annual Live Nativity Dec. 17 and 18. Destiny Thompson and Paul Starkweather hold baby Jesus as onlookers observe and ponder the true meaning of Christmas .

By Allison Joy

By Jenny Roberts
IRON RIVER – The West Iron County Garden Club has received 20 hydroponics systems donated by Green Our Planet for a complete hydroponics curriculum. 

By Peter Nocerini
Special to the Reporter

On Dec. 10, community members gathered around town for the annual Crystal Christmas. The community-wide event featured a soup-to-go fundraiser, story hour and craft show.

CRYSTAL FALLS – Guardian Angels St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry of Crystal Falls serves families and individuals in need from the Crystal Falls, Alpha and Amasa areas.

By Allison Joy
IRON RIVER – Residents of Iron River may see more blight warnings posted on doors throughout the year, if Police Chief Curt Harrington’s efforts pan out. 

By Kate Collins
CRYSTAL FALLS – “We’ve had some bad luck, but we’re working on it,” said Pat Brown, Crystal Falls Senior Center board member.

By Kate Collins

By Allison Joy