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

Lisa Park2m read
Michigan widens flood response as Iron County emergency continues
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.

James Thompson2m read
Enbridge donation boosts Bates Hall restoration fund to $321,500
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.

Lisa Park2m read
Whitmer expands flood emergency to Iron and Marquette counties
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.

James Thompson2m read
Hunter safety classes return to West Iron County High School in April
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.

Lisa Park2m read
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Iron County, gusts up to 60 mph
Community

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Iron County, gusts up to 60 mph

Iron River, Stambaugh and nearby lake areas faced a 60 mph severe thunderstorm threat until 6:30 p.m., with damaging winds and small hail possible.

Lisa Park2m read
DNR updates burn permit rules as spring cleanup begins in Iron County
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.

Marcus Williams2m read
Iron River’s mining and logging past still shapes community identity
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.

Marcus Williams4m read
Iron River Senior Center cuts weekday lunches, seniors lose gathering place
Community

Iron River Senior Center cuts weekday lunches, seniors lose gathering place

Weekday lunches vanished at the Iron River Senior Center, leaving older residents with one main group meal and fewer daily check-ins.

Sarah Chen2m read
Mobile food pantry returns to Crystal Falls, serving local families April 22
Community

Mobile food pantry returns to Crystal Falls, serving local families April 22

Crystal Falls families can pick up free groceries April 22, with the next food truck not due back until June 24.

Marcus Williams2m read
Michigamme Highlands easement protects 73,000 acres in Huron Mountains
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.

Marcus Williams4m read
Mansfield Township wins $289,800 grant for Dawson Lake recreation upgrades
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.

James Thompson2m read
West Iron County boys tennis eyes third straight U.P. title
Education

West Iron County boys tennis eyes third straight U.P. title

Jim Anderson has 18 boys in practice and a third straight U.P. title in sight. West Iron opens April 21 against Escanaba after back-to-back crowns.

Sarah Chen2m read
American Legion Reino Post 21 plans fourth annual meat raffle Saturday
Community

American Legion Reino Post 21 plans fourth annual meat raffle Saturday

A Saturday meat raffle at Reino Post 21 pairs practical prizes with a local fundraiser, including a $5 ticket for meat, cash and household gear.

Lisa Park2m read
Crystal Falls library hosts live poetry night with Marquette poets
Community

Crystal Falls library hosts live poetry night with Marquette poets

Crystal Falls readers and poets shared the stage as the library turned National Poetry Month into a free live event with two Marquette writers.

Lisa Park2m read
West Iron County track teams blend experience, youth ahead of opener
Education

West Iron County track teams blend experience, youth ahead of opener

West Iron County’s girls were three points from a U.P. title, and the boys tripled their finals points. Weather may decide how fast that momentum returns.

Marcus Williams2m read
DNR offers $20 firewood permits for state land wood gathering
Community

DNR offers $20 firewood permits for state land wood gathering

A $20 state forest fuelwood permit can trim winter heating bills, but Iron County residents must follow tight rules on where and how wood can be gathered.

Lisa Park2m read
Crystal Falls Easter Egg Hunt draws families despite snowy weather
Community

Crystal Falls Easter Egg Hunt draws families despite snowy weather

Snow and slush did not keep Crystal Falls families away as 2,200 eggs, bicycles and the Easter Bunny drew a packed crowd to Runkle Lake Park.

Lisa Park2m read
West Iron Library’s Armchair Airline program brings Morocco to Iron River
Community

West Iron Library’s Armchair Airline program brings Morocco to Iron River

Morocco is coming to Iron River through free food samples, a featured spice and a firsthand travel story from West Iron graduate Aubrey Moore.

Sarah Chen2m read
Iron River Herb Gal to teach growing your own herb garden
Community

Iron River Herb Gal to teach growing your own herb garden

Karen Mallinger’s small Iron River herb class will teach 10 plants, with handouts and diagrams for home gardeners seeking lower-cost kitchen remedies.

Lisa Park2m read
Forest Park softball battles winter weather, eyes April 28 opener
Education

Forest Park softball battles winter weather, eyes April 28 opener

Four inches of slush and ice have kept Forest Park off its field, forcing the Lady Trojans into cages and conditioning just 14 days before their April 28 opener.

Lisa Park2m read
Michigan spring turkey hunters must report harvests within 72 hours
Community

Michigan spring turkey hunters must report harvests within 72 hours

A filled turkey tag is not the finish line this spring. Hunters must report a harvest within 72 hours, or before the bird changes hands.

Sarah Chen2m read
AMVETS Post 436 breakfast fundraiser supports scholarships in Beechwood
Community

AMVETS Post 436 breakfast fundraiser supports scholarships in Beechwood

Every breakfast plate and 50/50 ticket at Beechwood Hall went straight to scholarships for area students.

Marcus Williams1m read
Flood Advisory Issued for Paint River at Crystal Falls Until Further Notice
Community

Flood Advisory Issued for Paint River at Crystal Falls Until Further Notice

The NWS Marquette issued a flood advisory for the Paint River at Crystal Falls as warming temperatures accelerated snowmelt across Iron County.

Marcus Williams1m read
Crystal Falls Company Connor Sports Builds Every March Madness Court
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.

Sarah Chen2m read
Michigan DNR updates fishing rules, new season starts April 1
Government

Michigan DNR updates fishing rules, new season starts April 1

A one-fish limit at Stannard Rock and Big Reef is among the 2026 rule changes that can trip up Iron County anglers fast.

Marcus Williams2m read
LOLA Arts Hosts Mom Prom Night for Ladies in Watersmeet This May
Community

LOLA Arts Hosts Mom Prom Night for Ladies in Watersmeet This May

LOLA Arts brings Mom Prom to Watersmeet on May 30 at Northern Navetta, a Finnish-named wedding barn on Ottawa National Forest's edge, open to ladies of all ages.

Lisa Park2m read
Copper Peak in Ironwood MI Set for Major Ski Jumping Revival
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.

Sarah Chen3m read
Michigan WIC Food Package Updates Bring Changes for Iron County Families
Healthcare

Michigan WIC Food Package Updates Bring Changes for Iron County Families

WIC families in Crystal Falls saw benefit changes take effect March 1, with infant food cash values jumping from $4 to as much as $22.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez3m read