For Charles and Donna MacDonald-Steele, renovating a 19th century home into The MacDonald House was a labor of love.
CRYSTAL FALLS—For Charles and Donna MacDonald-Steele, renovating a 19th century home into The MacDonald House was a labor of love.

Melanie Bess-Haight is the new administrative assistant for the Contemporary Center in Crystal Falls. She came on board in December and will be helping out as the non-profit organization works to add new programs.
CRYSTAL FALLS—The Contemporary Center has a new staff member, Melanie Bess-Haight, who has a focus on improving existing programs and planning new activities.

IRON RIVER—Connie Koutouzos was named chief executive officer and president at NorthStar Health System in November by the hospital Board of Directors following the retirement announcement of Bruce Rampage. 

IRON RIVER—A former Iron River resident turned author will donate proceeds from a third book to Kinship of Iron County.

IRON COUNTY—Winners of the U.P. Championship Rodeo Raffle Calendars to date are Mark Stauber of Caspian, $100;

Skiers prepare for a day on the slopes at Crystella Ski Hill in Crystal Falls Saturday. Weekend snow brought skiers, snowboarders and sledding enthusiasts out to enjoy the renovated facilities.
CRYSTAL FALLS—Despite the late arriving snowfall, the Crystella Ski Hill is open.

Katelyn Spitza, 18, of Iron River was named Miss Michigan International 2013 in January. Spitza was Miss Teen Michigan International for 2012.
IRON RIVER—    An Iron River woman has been named Miss Michigan International 2013.

Hannah Hoffman shows off some of the name brand clothing for sale at Hannah’s Threads. The 16-year-old entrepreneur opened the store in December and stocks gently used clothes by American Eagle, Express, Forever 21, Calvin Klein and more. The store is located at 305 N. 2nd St in the same building as Stitch in Time.
IRON RIVER—    A 16-year-old Lower Michigan girl is owner of Iron River’s newest clothing boutique.

IRON RIVER--Rick Kent, a resident of Iron County and a member of the Iron River Writers Guild, recently received notification of his third place prize in the prestigious Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition.
It is considered the premier short story competition in the country.

While snow events are being postponed, ice events are still taking place. Owen Nowak, 6, spend a chilly day on the ice Jan. 19 during the Jig It ice fishing extravaganza.
CASPIAN—Winterfest events here have been rescheduled for Feb. 16.