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Iron River City Hall opens on West Adams Street after move
Government

Iron River City Hall opens on West Adams Street after move

City Hall is back on West Adams Street, ending a six-day public closure and restoring in-person service at 801 W. Adams St.

James Thompson2m read
Iron County road commission holds back $1.3 million amid tax lawsuit risk
Government

Iron County road commission holds back $1.3 million amid tax lawsuit risk

Iron County is holding its expected $1.3 million road share in reserve, wary a marijuana-tax lawsuit could force repayment while flooding already keeps roads closed.

James Thompson2m read
West Iron County boys tie for fourth at UP track finals
Education

West Iron County boys tie for fourth at UP track finals

West Iron County’s boys tied Norway for fourth with 47 points, their best finish in years, while Bristol Shamion and Ava Fischer fueled more Iron County momentum.

Lisa Park2m read
Strong thunderstorms, hail threaten Iron County through Wednesday evening
Community

Strong thunderstorms, hail threaten Iron County through Wednesday evening

A storm near Amasa threatened mainly rural northeastern Iron County with 30-plus mph winds and half-inch hail, while a separate cell hit Iron Mountain with 40 mph gusts.

Sarah Chen2m read
West Iron County graduates celebrate at community-backed all-night party
Education

West Iron County graduates celebrate at community-backed all-night party

West Iron County seniors spent their last night together swimming, bowling and playing games in a supervised graduation sendoff. Every graduate also went home with prizes and gift cards.

Marcus Williams2m read
West Iron District Library packs June with free music, crafts and animals
Community

West Iron District Library packs June with free music, crafts and animals

Free music, Colonial Games Day, a patriotic craft and live animals fill West Iron District Library’s June calendar in Iron River.

Marcus Williams2m read
Miners’ 9 hosts first wine tasting, plans another after strong turnout
Business

Miners’ 9 hosts first wine tasting, plans another after strong turnout

A first wine tasting at The Miners’ 9 paired eight wines with charcuterie and drew enough interest that another event is already in the works.

Sarah Chen2m read
Iron County calendar maps packed June and July events
Community

Iron County calendar maps packed June and July events

Iron County’s June and July calendar packs downtown celebrations, camp concerts, hospital wellness sessions and holiday crowds into a busy summer stretch.

Marcus Williams5m read
Granny’s Gang bike ride to support local cancer costs
Community

Granny’s Gang bike ride to support local cancer costs

Granny’s Gang will ride 25 miles from Iron River at 8 a.m. to keep cancer support dollars local, easing gas, food and lodging costs for families.

Lisa Park2m read
Meth bust follows high-speed chase through Iron County construction zone
Government

Meth bust follows high-speed chase through Iron County construction zone

Forty one-pound bags of meth surfaced after a Range Rover tore through an I-15 construction zone near mile marker 51 and fled on foot.

Marcus Williams1m read
Iron Ore Heritage trail preps off-road route for summer riders
Community

Iron Ore Heritage trail preps off-road route for summer riders

Grading and gravel work are smoothing the C Route so riders can reach Republic from Negaunee, but heavy equipment may slow summer trips.

Lisa Park2m read
John Bates to present habitat-based birding talk in Caspian
Community

John Bates to present habitat-based birding talk in Caspian

Bogs, cedar swamps and pine stands are the clues John Bates will use in Caspian to show how Iron County birds reveal the land around them.

Lisa Park2m read
West Iron County schools approve Narcan policy for overdose response
Education

West Iron County schools approve Narcan policy for overdose response

Trained West Iron County staff will now be able to give Narcan anywhere on school property, including to adults, if an overdose is suspected. The district moved to harden its emergency response as opioid risks reach small Upper Peninsula communities.

Lisa Park2m read
West Iron boys tennis wins third straight U.P. championship
Education

West Iron boys tennis wins third straight U.P. championship

West Iron County claimed its third straight U.P. crown in Kingsford, winning seven of eight flights as Dominick Brunswick and Donte White went three sets for the title.

Lisa Park2m read
Genealogical society to hear Titanic survivor Agnes Davies story in Crystal Falls
Community

Genealogical society to hear Titanic survivor Agnes Davies story in Crystal Falls

Iron County genealogists met in Crystal Falls to trace Agnes Davies, a Titanic survivor who later settled in Calumet. Her story linked a world disaster to local family history.

Marcus Williams2m read
Ottawa National Forest anchors Iron County summer recreation, tourism
Community

Ottawa National Forest anchors Iron County summer recreation, tourism

The Ottawa National Forest is the summer access point for Iron County, but visitors need current maps, fire rules, and closure updates before heading out.

Lisa Park5m read
West Iron County seniors mark final walk into Nelson Field
Education

West Iron County seniors mark final walk into Nelson Field

West Iron County’s Class of 2026 crossed Nelson Field with medals, college plans and a hometown question hanging over Iron River: who comes back?

Lisa Park2m read
Iron Area Health Foundation grants Forest Park Elementary $500 for Field Day
Education

Iron Area Health Foundation grants Forest Park Elementary $500 for Field Day

A $500 mini-grant from the Iron Area Health Foundation helped Forest Park Elementary cover the basics for Field Day, reaching every student at the school.

Marcus Williams1m read
Forest Park celebrates the class of 2026 in Crystal Falls
Education

Forest Park celebrates the class of 2026 in Crystal Falls

Four valedictorians led Forest Park’s Class of 2026 into the gym one last time, and Lily Sarder’s national BPA win shows why this graduating class stands out.

Lisa Park2m read
Iron Area Health Foundation awards four $1,000 scholarships to seniors
Education

Iron Area Health Foundation awards four $1,000 scholarships to seniors

Four Forest Park seniors each earned $1,000 from the Iron Area Health Foundation, backing a local pipeline into therapy, biochemistry, engineering and radiology.

Sarah Chen2m read
Bohnak hails pay hike for UP corrections recruits, calls it first step
Government

Bohnak hails pay hike for UP corrections recruits, calls it first step

Starting pay for new UP prison recruits jumped from $23.45 to $28.24 an hour, but Karl Bohnak said the raise is only the first step in fixing staffing and safety problems.

Marcus Williams2m read
West Iron County Wall of Fame adds four inductees, three teams
Education

West Iron County Wall of Fame adds four inductees, three teams

West Iron County’s newest Wall of Fame class spans a 1929 title team to educators Harold and Marcia Bernhardt, sharpening the district’s focus on memory and school pride.

Sarah Chen2m read
Iron County grant offers up to $2,500 for new businesses
Business

Iron County grant offers up to $2,500 for new businesses

A June 9 deadline puts up to $2,500 within reach for Iron County startups, with local reviewers deciding whether the money can help a business get open and stay open.

Sarah Chen2m read
Iron County communities honor fallen service members on Memorial Day
Community

Iron County communities honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

Flags, student recitations and cemetery rites tied Crystal Falls, Stambaugh and Iron River together in a countywide Memorial Day tradition led by veterans groups and families.

Sarah Chen2m read
Free hearing and vision screenings available for Iron County children this summer
Healthcare

Free hearing and vision screenings available for Iron County children this summer

Iron County families can get free summer hearing and vision screenings for children ages 3 to 18, helping catch problems before the school year starts.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp donates 40 meal bags to Iron County pantry
Community

Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp donates 40 meal bags to Iron County pantry

Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp delivered 40 meal bags to Guardian Angels St. Vincent de Paul, a practical boost for Iron County families relying on pantry help.

Lisa Park2m read
West Iron County students complete 54th home built by trades class
Education

West Iron County students complete 54th home built by trades class

Eighteen West Iron County students turned a bare Iron River foundation into a 1,600-square-foot home, their 54th build and a real step into the trades.

Lisa Park2m read
Fizzy’s walk-up eatery turns Crystal Falls home into summer destination
Business

Fizzy’s walk-up eatery turns Crystal Falls home into summer destination

A Crystal Falls home has become a summer draw, with Fizzy’s serving scratch-made food, outdoor seating, and a local-business story Iron County can feel.

Sarah Chen5m read
West Iron County boys and girls win regional track titles
Education

West Iron County boys and girls win regional track titles

West Iron County swept both Division 2 Regional 43 track titles in Gwinn, with the boys edging host Gwinn and the girls topping Ewen-Trout Creek.

Lisa Park2m read