CASPIAN—The annual spring membership drive for the Iron County Museum is under way.

IRON RIVER--Ski Brule has developed a free program to help first-time skiers, snowboarders and cross country skiers ages 10 and up learn to navigate the sport.

IRON RIVER—The Friends of the Library Soup Sampler, originally scheduled for Friday, Jan.18, has been changed to Friday, Feb. 8. 

Mic Olson helps Pam Stolberg measure the winner of the largest walleye award Jan. 12 during the county-wide ice fishing derby. Jamey McCole of Crystal Falls brought in this 23 ½-inch walleye just before the 8 p.m. deadline.
AMASA—Ice fisherman from throughout Iron County brought entries to Trappers Lane Jan. 12 as part of Amasa’s fundraiser for its 125th birthday celebration.
The chili feed featured silent auctions and raffles, and organizers held the ice fishing contest as part of the fundraising event.

CRYSTAL FALLS—The Iron County Board of Commissioners will join the Chamber of Commerce in appealing a U.S. Forest Service off-road vehicle trail-siting decision.

STAMBAUGH TOWNSHIP—During Stambaugh Township’s recent board meeting, Supervisor Eugene Pellizzaro reported on the Heritage Trail non-motorized pathway project.

BATES TOWNSHIP—Trustees here voted Jan. 9 to update the township garage, which has been without heat for nearly two weeks, Supervisor Grant Helgemo said.
The heater is outdated and noisy, Helgemo told supervisors during the monthly meeting. Some circuit boards in the controller are obsolete.

Lois Heikkila (left) and Sylvia Lindwall show off some of the healthy treats visitors will sample during an exercise and weight loss seminar beginning at 6 p.m. this Thursday, Jan. 10, at the NorthStar Health System cafeteria in Iron River. The program is part of NorthStar’s Total Women Event series and will focus on exercise, weight loss and nutrition.IRON RIVER—Weight loss and the benefits of exercise are the goals of a program at NorthStar Health System Jan. 10.

IRON RIVER—Organizers for The IronLine dog sled race are moving ahead with hopes of snow in the forecast.
The new winter event for Iron County will take place on Jan. 18-19, with the opening race ceremonies beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday in the downtown Iron River area.

IRON RIVER—The West End Players have set the dates for their next production – The Sound of Music which is scheduled for May 3, 4, 5 and 6 at the Windsor Center in Iron River.