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Crystal Falls schedules hearing on major water project, lead line replacement

Crystal Falls will hear plans May 11 for a water overhaul that would replace all 17 remaining lead service lines and rebuild key mains on U.S. Hwy 2.

James Thompson•2 min read•08:57 PM

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Government

Iron River siren stays at historic City Hall after relocation debate

Iron River kept its outdoor warning siren at 106 W. Genesee Street, avoiding a move that had climbed toward $15,000 and would have put it closer to homes.

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Education

West Iron County concert celebrates Star Wars Day with student musicians

West Iron County’s spring concert folded Star Wars Day into a 7-12 showcase at the restored Windsor Center, with a finale uniting every student on the main theme.

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Community

CharYooperie honors Iron River volunteer behind cancer support ride

A CharYooperie delivery turned into a surprise for Chris Shamion, whose cancer ride has turned personal grief into an Iron River tradition. The June 13 ride will again aid the Iron County Cancer Unit.

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Community

Iron River police arrest suspect in Blossom, Cherry Street break-ins

A suspect confessed after break-ins on Blossom and Cherry streets, and Iron River police say neighbors’ video and tips helped close in fast.

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Education

West Iron, Forest Park battle at Bobcat Invitational track meet

Forest Park swept both team titles in Florence, but West Iron stayed close, with Bristol Shamion, Lacey Shamion and Seth Oberlin putting up early-season marks.

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Community

Crash closes US-141 in Iron County, one dead, two injured

US-141 shut down in Iron County after a pre-dawn head-on crash killed a Vulcan woman and injured her passenger. The closure cut a major north-south route until crews reopened it later that day.

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Community

Caspian Wins $200,000 Grant to Repair Apple Blossom Trail Access

High water flooded the Apple Blossom Trail lot in Caspian, and a new $200,000 state grant will rebuild the access point, trail segment and fishing pier.

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Business

Crystal Falls Marine veteran builds Northwoods Painting Services with quality focus

A Crystal Falls Marine veteran is betting that quality and repeat customers can carry a painting business through Iron County’s short work season.

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Community

Floodwater reaches Klint Safford Memorial RV Park boardwalk in Iron County

Floodwater reached the Klint Safford Memorial RV Park boardwalk as Iron County faced countywide closures, river warnings and a state emergency over spring runoff.

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Community

DNR warns Iron County landowners to avoid pruning oak trees through July 15

A wrong-time prune can invite oak wilt into Iron County yards, and red oaks can die within weeks once the fungus gets in.

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Community

Sagola's Marsha Wainio wins Upper Peninsula Choral Leadership Award

Marsha Wainio’s decades of church, school and community music work in Sagola and Crystal Falls earned her the Upper Peninsula Choral Leadership Award.

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Government

Iron County warns of higher Michigamme River flows from Way Dam

Way Dam releases were increased to make room for more rain and snowmelt, with Michigamme River levels expected to rise about half an inch and flooding still active near Witch Lake.

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Government

Iron County bracing for second flooding wave as river levels rise

Water from Way Dam was being increased as a precaution, and Iron County warned river-corridor levels could climb another half-inch after weekend flooding in Amasa.

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Education

Hunter safety classes return to West Iron County High School in April

Iron County families have four required dates to lock in hunter safety certification before fall, and the Camp Gibbs field day already showed only 44 of 48 seats left.

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Government

Michigan widens flood response as Iron County emergency continues

Flooded roads remain Iron County’s biggest danger as Michigan widened emergency response and warned more severe weather could keep travel restricted.

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Community

Enbridge donation boosts Bates Hall restoration fund to $321,500

A $1,500 Enbridge gift lifted the Bates Hall fund to $321,500, bringing the 1907 landmark closer to late-spring restoration work.

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Healthcare

Aspirus Iron River event to focus on esophageal cancer awareness, early detection

Free Iron River session will help residents spot reflux warning signs, understand esophageal cancer risks and know when to seek care before symptoms advance.

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Government

DNR updates burn permit rules as spring cleanup begins in Iron County

Iron County residents need to check the DNR’s new county dropdown before lighting any brush pile. Debris burning starts 27% of Michigan wildfires, and spring cleanup can turn fast.

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Healthcare

Aspirus hospitals in Iron River, Ironwood earn Tree City USA recognition

Aspirus hospitals in Iron River and Ironwood earned Tree City USA recognition, putting two Iron County campuses among Michigan sites shaping shade, stormwater and health.

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Community

Crystal Falls fundraiser pours support into arts education programs

Every ticket, drink taste and raffle basket at Young’s turned into direct support for Crystal Falls art education programs.

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Government

Whitmer expands flood emergency to Iron and Marquette counties

Washouts closed M-73 south of Iron River for up to two weeks as Whitmer added Iron and Marquette counties to the flood emergency.

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Community

Iron River’s mining and logging past still shapes community identity

Mine shafts, log cabins, and preserved rail sites still define Iron River, turning its industrial past into the backbone of daily civic identity.

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Government

Mansfield Township wins $289,800 grant for Dawson Lake recreation upgrades

Dawson Lake will gain an ADA walkway, two parking lots, a pavilion and wigwam repairs after Mansfield Township secured a $289,800 state grant.

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Business

Crystal Falls Company Connor Sports Builds Every March Madness Court

Connor Sports in Crystal Falls has built every March Madness court since 2006, shipping 58,000 pounds of Upper Peninsula maple to tournament arenas nationwide.

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Education

Threatening letter prompts Forest Park school security review, access concerns

A threatening letter pushed Forest Park officials to confront how many people can still enter the school, with 186 keys now under review and tighter access rules on the table.

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Government

Michigamme Highlands easement protects 73,000 acres in Huron Mountains

A permanent easement now locks in access and working-forest management across 73,063 acres in the Huron Mountains, with Iron County gaining protected waters, habitat, and recreation.

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Business

Copper Peak in Ironwood MI Set for Major Ski Jumping Revival

Blasting has reshaped Copper Peak's landing hill, clearing the way for a December 2026 completion and a projected $570 million boost to the western U.P. economy.

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