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.

Iron County Sheriff’s Drug Court Deputy Ryan Boehmke, Drug Court Administrator Kathleen Gill and Judge C. Joseph Schwedler receive a funding grant to operate Drug Court for 2013. Gill has helped secure more than $400,000 in funding for the program. (Drug Court photo)
IRON COUNTY—The Iron County Drug Court has received a $50,000 grant to fund operations.

The Corner Drug Store co-owner Marla Busakowski calls the Yellow Jug Old Drugs program a huge success. Out dated or unused drugs and medications can be dropped off at the store for safe disposal. Only controlled substances are barred from the program. The last statewide collection netted 7,746 pounds of unused medications.
IRON COUNTY—Area pharmacies are helping their customers safely dispose of old drugs through the Yellow Jug Old Drug Program.

CRYSTAL FALLS—City residents will get a chance to sound off about what kind of cable television service they want when they receive a survey with the March utility bills.

IRON RIVER—After five years of Title II cuts, West Iron County schools and three townships will see the largest payout in several years.

National Rifle Association instructor Mike Nies demonstrates stance and grip during the Personal Protection in the Home course Saturday at Camp Gibbs. The day long course was filled to capacity. Firearm safety, Michigan self defense law and range time were part of the session. Graduates are qualified to apply for a Michigan concealed pistol permit. 
CAMP GIBBS—Instructors qualified 24 more people to apply for concealed carry pistol permits during a class at Camp Gibbs Jan. 19.

CASPIAN—At its Jan. 9 re-organizational meeting, the Caspian City Council elected Gary Sabol as the new mayor. Sabol will replace Mark Stauber who held the seat for the last two years. Colleen Smetak was named mayor pro-tempore after a nomination from Stauber and support from Commissioner Jody Menghini.