CRYSTAL FALLS — The Crystal Falls Fire Department hosted a successful open house Oct. 9, welcoming community to tour their new station and learn about fire safety. The event featured tours …
CRYSTAL FALLS —- The Crystal Falls City Council approved a resolution that would allow Iron County to opt out as a designated assessor, at the council’s Oct. 14 meeting. If approved …
IRON RIVER – The local Knights of Columbus council successfully completed its 50th annual Tootsie Roll Drive during the Columbus Day weekend, raising funds to benefit West Iron County Special …
CRYSTAL FALLS — The Iron County Board of Commissioners approved supplemental staffing for Iron County Central Dispatch at a special meeting held Oct. 3. Starting mid-October, two contract …
IRON COUNTY - Students in Denise Maloney’s Pre-K class in Bates received a special visit from the Caspian-Gaastra Fire Department Oct. 15. Firefighters brought along Ladder truck 3 and …
CRYSTAL FALLS — Forest Park students received hands-on forestry education in tree identification, forest management, conservation law, wildlife, forest sector careers and wood products …
IRON RIVER - Students at Stambaugh Elementary received an up-close look at what it takes to be a firefighter last week when the Caspian-Gaastra Fire Department rolled up with Engine No. 1, Oct. 10. …
IRON RIVER – The West Iron County Fire Department welcomed families to its annual Fire Prevention open house Oct. 8, at the fire hall. This year’s theme ‘Charge into Fire …
CRYSTAL FALLS - The Nordic Brass Quintet Plus One will present a free concert Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 809 Crystal Avenue. Music performed will be a …
IRON MOUNTAIN – The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) invites the community to attend its 75th anniversary open house Friday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning in the Urgent …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jack Bergman sent out a news release in September encouraging middle and high school students in Michigan’s First Congressional District to compete in the 2025 …
IRON RIVER - Aspirus Health is offering a free six-week Cooking Matters class series to help community members learn how to prepare simple, healthy and budget-friendly meals. The program provides …
CRYSTAL FALLS/KINGSFORD — The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department is reminding residents that October is ‘Infant Safe Sleep Month’. Sleep-related infant deaths can occur …
IRON RIVER — The Iron County Road Commission approved a lease agreement for two graders with John Deere at its monthly meeting held Sept. 16. The commission received two bids, with the …
Iron County Homecoming Courts ~ Photos by Keven Zini & Kathy Holm~
IRON RIVER - St. Vincent De Paul pantry makes a major move from the second floor of the St. Vincent De Paul store on Genesee Street, two blocks away to a barrier free location in the Genesee Street …
ALPHA — The village of Alpha came alive Sept. 20 as Alpha Michigan Brewing Company (AMBC) hosted its annual Yooptoberfest celebration. From noon to 7 p.m., locals and visitors gathered for a …
CRYSTAL FALLS — Sept. 22, a sign was posted inside the office at the Iron River Waste Transfer Site in Crystal Falls. It read, in part, that the site would be closing Oct. 31. The site’s …
BEECHWOOD — The Beechwood Historical Society hosted its 13th annual Apple Fest Sept. 27, celebrating Johnny Appleseed’s birthday with a full day of activities. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., …
IRON RIVER — The Loud Acres Farm hosted ‘Anything on Wheels Day,’ Sept. 20. The event catered to all ages, automotive enthusiasts and families alike, with both a vehicle show and …