SAGOLA—Local fire officials returned Feb. 18 to the site of a weekend fire that destroyed Camp Sagola.

CRYSTAL FALLS TWP.—Residents of Crystal Falls Township are having a problem with their trash bags. They are, well, trash.

Erin Redington’s Callin’ Trail Kennels team pulls for the finish line. Redington came in fifth in the 10-dog pro-class in The IronLine 2013 sled dog race. Racers Erin and Ryan Redington hail from Knik, Alaska. They were two of four from Alaska who participated in the IronLine race in Iron River on Feb. 8-9.

CRYSTAL FALLS—A former Alpha village clerk who faced eight felony charges has reached a plea agreement with Iron County prosecutors.

IRON     RIVER—Blight issues remain a concern for city officials.
“I want to hire a blight officer who will write citations, and I want the city police to enforce them,” Mayor Terry Tarsi said after a special City Council meeting Feb. 6. “I want real enforcement.”

Technicians from Evolution Communications Services balance an amplifier on the Crystal Falls cable television system Feb. 5 as efforts to improve picture quality continue. The project should take less than two weeks.

CRYSTAL FALLS—City cable customers are seeing improved television pictures as repairs to the system continue.

The IronLine sled dog race takes place Feb. 8 and 9, starting and ending at the Iron River RV Park
IRON RIVER—Recent snowfall and a lot of hard work have organizers optimistic with the start of the IronLine dog sled race just days away.

IRON RIVER—The West Iron County school district is one of only three Upper Peninsula districts to earn statewide recognition as an Academic State Champion.

CRYSTAL FALLS—Iron County Medical Care Facility officials testified before an administrative judge as arbitration against a defunct architectural firm continues.

CRYSTAL FALLS—The Forest Park School Board has accepted the resignation of Board Member Kristine Imhoff.