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WIDL bakes the world a better place

By Megan Strom  IRON RIVER - The West Iron District Library hosted a bake sale, kids crafts and scavenger hunt Dec. 7. People of all ages enjoyed snacks, books and getting into the Christmas …

Black Dog Printing: A Family Affair

By Kalee Hernandez A charming new addition to the local business community can be found on the hill in Crystal Falls—Black Dog Printing. This woman-owned printing business is the brainchild of …

Forest Park looks to hire school cop

By Allison Joy CRYSTAL FALLS — Forest Park will be adding a school resource officer to its staff, after approving the job posting at its Nov. 25 meeting. This will be a new position at the school. …

Crystal Christmas is coming to town

CRYSTAL FALLS – ‘A Christmas Carol’ is the theme of the annual Crystal Christmas celebration this year, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 14. Friday, Dec. 13, the Crystal Falls Volunteer Fire …

Tech damage to cost WIC an extra $13K before end of 2024

By Allison Joy IRON RIVER — The West Iron County School Board approved an additional $13,440 to the school’s tech budget to cover damage to the Chromebooks students use to study and complete …

BY PATRICK BROWNE CRYSTAL FALLS — The Forest Park School Board received notice of the resignation of President Jim Nocerini Nov. 25. Nocerini’s term was not due to expire until 2028, but was …

Small Businesses Celebrate

By Megan Strom Nov. 30 the businesses around Iron County celebrated ‘Small Business Saturday’ in a big way! Many businesses offered discounts, coupons, and other products to promote the services …

Photo from 2023 parade. IRON RIVER – It’s snowing sparkle and glitter in Iron River for the 18th Annual Christmas in Lights celebration to be held Saturday, Dec. 7, featuring the brightly lit …

Global Response, now fully remote, seeks workers

By Allison Joy IRON RIVER —- Global Response, one of Iron County’s major employers, is currently seeking employees willing to work remotely for its international call center.  “There’s …

Michigan Veteran Homes ‘Make a Veteran Smile Campaign’

Brings Joy to Veteran Members Around the Holidays LANSING, Mich. — For individuals and organizations looking to make a difference in the lives of veterans this holiday season, consider Michigan …

Two fatalities after collision on Bates-Amasa Road

HEMATITE TOWNSHIP — A Nov. 27 collision has left two dead, according to the Iron County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident on US 141 near the …

Christmas has arrived at the Windsor Center

Opening Act includes: Lycia Balliro, Lina Cousineau, Denali Garcia, Oliver Gramann, Elin Nyberg, Autumn Orullian, Emma Tass and Maya Wendt. Sally (Heidi Gramann) playing tricks on her brother Charlie …

Michigan State Police assists with “Save a Life Tour”

Michigan State Police GOGEBIC COUNTY - Michigan State Police (MSP) Wakefield Post partnered with the “Save a Life Tour” organization to use a driving simulator and virtual reality goggles to help …

52 Troopers Graduate, Prepare to Serve Michigan

State Police Seeks Applicants for Future Classes Michigan State Police LANSING - Michigan communities will soon benefit from the addition of 52 state troopers who graduated from the 147th Trooper …

Mansfield ecumenical Christmas service

MANSFIELD - The Mansfield Memories Committee will be hosting their annual ecumenical Christmas service Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Stephen Rhoades will be the officiant.  This group has …

Taxing Tourists: A Global and Local Perspective

By: Michael Broadway & John Broadway     via Rural Insights  MARQUETTE — Tourism is an important component of the U.P.’s economy. Tourists help support businesses, …

NMU seeks art and writing submissions from U.P. teens

MARQUETTE — The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for creative teens, is accepting entries from teenagers …

By Allison Joy CRYSTAL FALLS — Gail Brzoznowski of the Forest Park Sports Booster Club was motivated to address the Forest Park School Board of Education and the local community, regarding …

GOP continues to grow support in Iron County

By Allison Joy CRYSTAL FALLS — For the third consecutive general election, president-elect Donald Trump has secured an increasing majority of Iron County voters, this time in his successful bid for …

School boards shake up following general election

 By Allison Joy CRYSTAL FALLS/IRON RIVER — A number of incumbents failed to retain their seats on local school boards this election cycle.  Over in Crystal Falls, both incumbents Deb …

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