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IRON RIVERThe theme of the parade is patriotic. Show your pride in red, white and blue!10 a.m. Parade (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Starts at WIC schools, proceed down Stambaugh Hill, Left on Genesee St., to 7th Ave.The categories are as follows: adult organizations, nonprofit organizations,…
Dear Reader,In one of the timeless verses of A.E. Housman, we find a reflection and a warning of life’s journey encapsulated in the following poem “I to my perils”.I to my perilsOf cheat and charmerCame clad in armourBy stars benign.Hope lies to mortalsAnd most believe her,But man’s deceiverWas…
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Letter to the editor,Jim “The Tab Man’ and his chauffeur, Grandson Matthew, delivered 825,000 tabs to Golden Iron & Metal Recycling in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Because they were for The Ronald McDonald House, they paid double the price of aluminum per pound. Tabs now are at 1,875,000 toward 2…
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Letter to the Editor:Now a days you hear a lot of Politicians, screaming about our Democracy and saying that calling the U.S. a Republic is misinformation. The United States is a Federal Republic, one of two on earth, the other is Switzerland.The founding fathers detested a true Democracy.…
Obituaries 7-3-2024
Donald ChoquetteSPRUCE HEAD, Maine — Donald Ray Choquette, 93, passed away peacefully at his home June 5, 2024. James ParamskiMANSFIELD TWP. — James “Jim” Paramski, 81, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home with his family at his side. Visitation took place June 19 at the Nash…
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By Allison JoyIRON COUNTY — A primary election will be held Aug. 6, 2024. The ballot will include primary elections for U.S. State senator, District 1 Congressional representative, and 110th District State Congressional representative. Locally, elections will be held for Iron County Sheriff,…
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By Allison JoyIRON RIVER — The Iron River City Council voted unanimously at its June 19 meeting to strengthen the severity of punishment to homeowners who violate the city’s property maintenance section of the Iron River blight ordinance. What was previously a municipal civil infraction will…
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CRYSTAL FALLS — The Crystal Falls Lions Club is once again sponsoring the 59th Annual Bass Festival. This long-standing event is set for July 5-7.This is one community event that you won’t want to miss, as it is filled with fun activities such as kid’s games, delicious food and live music.Thursday…
The Stambaugh Legion Unit 21 officers pictured, from left, are Linda Nasser (President), Linda Johnson (first Vice President), Kathy Svenson (Secretary), Patti Leonoff (Treasurer), Barb Tulppo (Sgt. of Arms), Susie Fitzpatrick (Chaplain), Amber Orchard (Historian), Cella Thurston (Executive Committee), Connie Jagelewski (Executive Committee) and Bonnie Weatherholt (Executive Committee).
The Stambaugh Legion Unit 21 officers pictured, from left, are Linda Nasser (President), Linda Johnson (first Vice President), Kathy Svenson (Secretary), Patti Leonoff (Treasurer), Barb Tulppo (Sgt. of Arms), Susie Fitzpatrick (Chaplain), Amber Orchard (Historian), Cella Thurston (Executive…
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IRON RIVER - A food distribution in partnership with Feeding America West Michigan will be held Wednesday, July 10 at 1 p.m. at Grace Covenant Church parking lot, 316 Jasper St. Please have your backseats/trunks cleared out in advance to help volunteers more easily load boxes. This is a drive-thru…
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CRYSTAL FALLS - Join us for an Independence Day Concert with the Foucault Brothers Wednesday, July 3 at 6 p.m. at the Crystal Falls Library. This acoustic oriented brother duo has a knack of taking a song and putting their own homespun spell on the music. They present a nice organic blend with…
The Stambaugh Legion Unit 21 officers pictured, from left, are Linda Nasser (President), Linda Johnson (first Vice President), Kathy Svenson (Secretary), Patti Leonoff (Treasurer), Barb Tulppo (Sgt. of Arms), Susie Fitzpatrick (Chaplain), Amber Orchard (Historian), Cella Thurston (Executive Committee), Connie Jagelewski (Executive Committee) and Bonnie Weatherholt (Executive Committee).
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The Stambaugh Legion Unit 21 officers pictured, from left, are Linda Nasser (President), Linda…
Ava Butsic, daughter of John and May Butsic, playing for Oregon High School in Wisconsin soccer team won the 2024 State Champion Girls Soccer in Division 2. Ava plays mid-fielder and is now a junior in high school. Ava is the granddaughter of Jim and Colleen Butsic of Iron River. (Submitted photo)
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Ava Butsic, daughter of John and May Butsic, playing for Oregon High School in Wisconsin soccer…
DNR wildlife technician Caleb Eckloff is shown seeding wild rice into Harlow Lake in Marquette County.
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DNR wildlife technician Caleb Eckloff is shown seeding wild rice into Harlow Lake in Marquette…
Fourth of July Fireworks
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IRON RIVERThe theme of the parade is patriotic. Show your pride in red, white and blue!10 a.m. Parade (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Starts at WIC schools, proceed down Stambaugh Hill, Left on Genesee St., to 7th Ave.
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By Allison JoyIRON COUNTY — A primary election will be held Aug. 6, 2024. The ballot will include primary elections for U.S. State senator, District 1…
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By Allison JoyIRON RIVER — The Iron River City Council voted unanimously at its June 19 meeting to strengthen the severity of punishment to homeowners who…
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CRYSTAL FALLS — The Crystal Falls Lions Club is once again sponsoring the 59th Annual Bass Festival. This long-standing event is set for July 5-7.This is one…
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IRON RIVER - A food distribution in partnership with Feeding America West Michigan will be held Wednesday, July 10 at 1 p.m. at Grace Covenant Church parking…
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CRYSTAL FALLS - Join us for an Independence Day Concert with the Foucault Brothers Wednesday, July 3 at 6 p.m. at the Crystal Falls Library. This acoustic…
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IRON RIVER - Once again the Friends of the West Iron District Library (WIDL) will hold its used book sale and bake sale in conjunction with rodeo festivities.…
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ALPHA – Alpha Rifle and Pistol Club hosted their eighth annual Savannah Marcell Memorial Silouette Shoot June 1.There were a total of 33 shooters, 10 of those…
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CRYSTAL FALLS – The Crystal View Women’s Golf season is underway! Pre-season event winners from May 30 are as follows:Closest to the pin on #3: Janie…
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PHELPS, Wis. - The 45th Annual Phelps Softball Tournament sponsored by the Phelps Recreation Association will be held Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 27 and…
Obituaries
Obituaries 7-3-2024
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Donald ChoquetteSPRUCE HEAD, Maine — Donald Ray Choquette, 93, passed away peacefully at his home June 5, 2024. James ParamskiMANSFIELD TWP. — James “Jim…
Obituaries 6-26-2024
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Clarice ArnellIRON RIVER — Clarice Ann (Woods) Arnell, born March 21, 1933, in the Spring at her family home in New Caspian, passed away March 6, 2024, is now…
Obituaries 6-19-2024
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Lois InchCRYSTAL FALLS — Lois E. Inch, 70, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at her home with her children by her side. A Celebration of Lois's life will…
