Presenting this Distinguished Certificate, from left, Dennis Brozak (Finance Officer), Tony Albarello, Frank Siewiorek (Post Commander) and Frank Nowak (1st Vice Commander). (Submitted Photo)CRYSTAL FALLS - At the American Legion Post 87 of Crystal Falls monthly meeting on April 16, a certificate…
Photo by Kathy Holm.CRYSTAL FALLS - Twelve year old Eden Starr, of Crystal Falls competed April 26 in the Wisconsin Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) State Gymnastics Championship in Onalaska, Wisconsin. She received first place on both floor and vault, second on bars and third on beam. With an overall…
By Patrick BrowneIRON RIVER — The West Iron boys tennis program won its second match of the season by defeating Gwinn 6–0 May 1. The team followed up their opening season victory over Escanaba April 23 with a near perfect contest which saw them only lose three games in the entire contest.Although…
By Patrick BrowneCRYSTAL FALLS — Although it is still early in the season, the Forest Park track team is making the 2024 season one to remember. Having competed in three track meets as of May 1, both the boys and girls teams have won two of their meets and the boys have finished a strong second in…
By Patrick BrowneIRON RIVER — After a spectacular season of basketball, the Lady Wykons are competing impressively in track and field. Led by senior standout Danica Shamion, whose leadership is both by example and focus, and buoyed by familiar names such as Seanna Stine, Lilyanna DeSousa,…
IRON RIVER - The first Iron County Audubon meeting of 2024 will be held on Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Iron County Museum.The group meets once a month starting in May through September.The program will feature a “show and tell” session where members or attendees can make a presentation about a…
Dear Reader,Recently I reread a poem entitled “Ithaca” by the Greek writer P.J. Cavafy. He writes about traveling to the island of Ithaca which was made famous by Homer’s Odyssey. He describes the journey as something magical, something that conjures up adventures beyond the body… perhaps to the…
Ted BartczakROCK — Ted A. Bartczak, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at LakeHouse Assisted Living in Escanaba. Family was received on April 27 at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services honoring Ted followed with Rev. Fr. William Ssozi having officiated. Ted…
By Michael Broadway and John Broadway of Rural InsightsMARQUETTE – “Northern Michigan, after years of struggle, is gaining residents again,” proclaimed a recent headline on a popular Michigan news website. The subject of the article was the U.S. Census Bureau’s recent release of its 2023 population…
MARQUETTE/KOCHVILLE TWNSHP — Northern Michigan University is partnering with Saginaw Valley State University to offer training for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners for 31 U.P. nurses annually. The BRIDGEUP program is funded through a $2.6 million-grant from the U.S. Department of…
LANSING – Michigan will begin hosting a national drone competition in 2025, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on April 24. Called the Unmanned Triple Challenge, the state-sponsored competition is the product of a partnership between the Michigan National Guard, the Michigan Department of…
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Photo by Kathy Holm.CRYSTAL FALLS - Twelve year old Eden Starr, of Crystal Falls competed April 26…
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The Stambaugh Elementary gym was a hub of activity on April 23 as West Iron County students,…
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“Team Amsoil 2023-2024 Crystal Bowlerettes’ Champions of the Thursday afternoon league at Crystal…
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Presenting this Distinguished Certificate, from left, Dennis Brozak (Finance Officer), Tony Albarello, Frank Siewiorek (Post Commander) and Frank Nowak (1st Vice Commander). (Submitted Photo)
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By Michael Broadway and John Broadway of Rural InsightsMARQUETTE – “Northern Michigan, after years of struggle, is gaining residents again,” proclaimed a…
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MARQUETTE/KOCHVILLE TWNSHP — Northern Michigan University is partnering with Saginaw Valley State University to offer training for psychiatric mental health…
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LANSING – Michigan will begin hosting a national drone competition in 2025, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on April 24. Called the Unmanned Triple…
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IRON RIVER — The 2024 Michigan Notable Author Tour is making a stop in Iron County; John Smolens, author of 2024 Library of Michigan Notable Book, A Cold…
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IRON RIVER - A food distribution will be held in the Grace Covenant Church parking lot, 316 Jasper St. on Wednesday, May 8 starting at 1 p.m. This is in…
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IRON RIVER – West End Players will be conducting auditions for Disneys’ ‘The Aristocats Kids’ on May 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 7-14 at the Windsor…
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By Patrick BrowneIRON RIVER — The West Iron boys tennis program won its second match of the season by defeating Gwinn 6–0 May 1. The team followed up their…
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By Patrick BrowneCRYSTAL FALLS — Although it is still early in the season, the Forest Park track team is making the 2024 season one to remember. Having…
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By Patrick BrowneIRON RIVER — After a spectacular season of basketball, the Lady Wykons are competing impressively in track and field. Led by senior…
Obituaries
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Ted BartczakROCK — Ted A. Bartczak, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at LakeHouse Assisted Living in Escanaba. Family was received on…
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Nancy NelsonBATES TOWNSHIP — Nancy Jo Nelson, 87, passed away at home on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024,…
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Norbert BergESCANABA — Norbert “Joe” Berg passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. In keeping with his wishes, no service will be…
