Art on display
- Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Art teachers at West Iron County Schools, Brian Foster and Louisa Miller, stand amid their students’ art work, which is on display throughout May at the Iron County Museum in Caspian. The annual student art exhibit has been a popular feature at the museum since 1958 and the two art teachers have had their students’ work on display for the past 16 years. Foster teaches art to kindergarten and first graders as well as fifth through eighth graders; Miller teaches art to students in second through fourth and all high school grades. Both teachers are retiring this year.
IC Samaritan Services sees increase numbers of homeless
- Wednesday, May 7, 2008
IRON RIVER—Iron County Samaritan Services (ICSS) is an ecumenical, Christian-based organization whose mission is to serve the homeless and the near-homeless. Full Story
County’s taxable values see increase
- Wednesday, May 7, 2008
CRYSTAL FALLS—During the April 22 Iron County Board of Commissioners’s meeting, Equalization Director Joan Mussatto presented her annual report. Full Story
Pinwheel power - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Forest Park fourth graders in the classes of teachers Maxine Henry and Alice Clement participated in a blue-ribbon formation with their blue and silver pinwheels as part of the Iron-Dickinson Children’s Advocacy Network (CAN) Council’s message that April is Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month. Full Story
County may have to borrow money short term
- Wednesday, April 30, 2008
CRYSTAL FALLS—Because of a cash flow problem from the federal government to the state to the county, Iron County may be looking at borrowing money on a short term basis. Full Story
Elementary reading scores show much improvement
- Wednesday, April 30, 2008
IRON RIVER—Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) scores at the third grade level at West Iron County have shown much improvement, Stambaugh Elementary School Principal Ginny Detterbeck reported at the Board of Education’s April 15 regular meeting. Full Story
Sawmill update - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Construction is in full swing at the Pine River Hardwoods Amasa sawmill facility. Approval from MDOT for upgrading Corral Road has also been given, said Iron County Economic Developer Julie Melchiori. Full Story
CF Council tables snow
removal ordinance for review - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
CRYSTAL FALLS—A proposal to change Ordinance 2.19 regarding the removal of snow from public sidewalks on Superior Avenue was table for review following a public hearing by the Crystal Falls City Council on Monday, April 14. Full Story
Eagle Scout project
takes aim at Sabol field
- Wednesday, April 30, 2008
IRON RIVER—In spring, a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of baseball, so it’s not surprising West Iron County senior John Markham is pitching his Eagle Scout project toward the dugout. Full Story
A sign of spring - Wednesday, April 23, 2008
While county snowplows rested, a group of West Iron High School students took advantage of some warming weather and balmy breezes on Wednesday, April 16, to get their kites up high and blowing freely. Full Story
New businesses for Crystal Falls’
Industrial Park takes another step
IRON COUNTY—The Crystal Falls City Council took one step closer to selling property in its Industrial Park that would bring in three new businesses. Full Story
Road board, municipalities pumped up about fuel co-op
IRON RIVER—Interest in forming a fuel co-op is gaining speed for the Iron County Road Commission, west side municipalities and the West Iron School District. Full Story
King and queen, court reign over WIC prom night
- Wednesday, April 23, 2008
West Iron County Junior prom king and queen Jenna Helgren and Scott Kataja reigned over festivities April 19 with their court. Full Story
Bulk fuel, gasoline co-op
Discussed at Caspian meeting
- Wednesday, April 23, 2008
CASPIAN—Combining forces might be the only way for local municipalities to deal with the increasing cost of diesel fuel and gasoline, Caspian City Manager noted at the city’s April 9 meeting. Full Story
Hematite Township receives
economic development funds
- Wednesday, April 23, 2008
LANSING—State Rep. Mike Lahti (D-Hancock) has announced that Hematite Township has received a $173,000 state grant to improve roads and encourage private investments in Michigan. Full Story
Making travel plans - Wednesday, April 16, 2008
It was a busy Saturday afternoon at the Iron River Post Office as postal employees assisted Iron County residents apply for passports on April 12. Dr. Charles Newby, and his family were making plans for a Mexican vacation as were Lou and Naomi DeZorzin of Iron River, who also were thinking about a trip to Italy, they said. Full Story
Revised easement approved across county land for Andreski
- Wednesday, April 16, 2008
CRYSTAL FALLS—During the April 8 Iron County board meeting, a revised easement for resident Blaise Andreski, prepared by attorney Tom Clark, was reviewed. Full Story
West Iron board approves staff cuts
- Wednesday, April 16, 2008
IRON RIVER—The West Iron County Board of Education adopted a proposal to reduce staff for the 2008-09 school year, as a move to generate money needed to operate the middle school, at a special meeting April 8. Full Story
Last blast (we hope) for the snow bear
- Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Building the Coca-Cola snow-bear is an annual end of winter project for Gina and Keilyn Dye-Giuliani of Iron River. This 12-foot tall critter may soon be melting rather than coming out of hibernation like its furry counterparts. Full Story
Township requests Bates School from West Iron
- Wednesday, April 16, 2008
BATES TOWNSHIP—Township officials here would like to see the Bates School turned back to the township once it is closed this June, and approved sending a letter to the West Iron County Schools with that request at its April 9 regular meeting. Full Story
Two Florence men arrested
following snowmobile chase
- Wednesday, April 16, 2008
CRYSTAL FALLS—During the early morning hours of Saturday, April 12, deputies from the Iron County Sheriff’s Office were on patrol east of Iron River in Bates Township, eastbound on U.S. 2, when they were passed by two snowmobiles traveling at a high rate of speed. Full Story
Yum! - Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Folks visiting the Home and Business Expo on April 5 had the opportunity to check out the tasty treats waiting for them at the 4-H food booth, operated by the Horse Sense 4-H Club. Full Story
Iron Lake landing won’t be closed
- Wednesday, April 9, 2008
IRON RIVER TOWNSHIP—After an April 1 public hearing about Eurasian water milfoil problems on Iron Lake, the Iron River Township Board voted not to close the lake’s boat landing. Full Story
FP looks at building, programming and financial future
- Wednesday, April 9, 2008
CRYSTAL FALLS--During the Forest Park school board’s March 31 meeting, Jake Golden of Wolgast Corp recommended they hire U.P. Engineers as the architectural firm to prepare the plans and drawings for a security camera system, athletic field lights and bleachers, and energy cost savings measures. Full Story
Number 993…994…
- Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The Iron County Chamber of Commerce’s booth at its Home and Business Expo was well situated, at the door of the West Iron County High School gym, for Chamber Executive Director Bill Leonoff to keep count of the visitors. Full Story
CF Township looks to the future
- Wednesday, April 9, 2008
CRYSTAL FALLS TOWNSHIP—At the Crystal Falls Township’s informational meeting held on March 27, Supervisor Tom Lesandrini reported that the township s looking at future objectives, and hopefully more grant money will become available to do some of them. Full Story
Samaritan Services looking for help
- Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Iron County Samaritan Services (ICSS) is a completely volunteer-run nonprofit organization. It is actively recruiting people to work with the homeless in the Iron County area. Full Story
A good choice - Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Sandy Richards of Iron River helps her daughters, Karalynn, 6, and Madelynn, 5, make their book selections during Saturday’s Family Fun Fair at the Stambaugh Elementary School gym. Full Story
County Board OKs license for Pentoga Park property
- Wednesday, April 2, 2008
CRYSTAL FALL—At its March 25 meeting, the Iron County Board agreed to grant resident Blaise Andreski a license, but not an easement, to access his property south of Pentoga Park. Full Story
IR City appoints new housing board
- Wednesday, April 2, 2008
IRON RIVER—Consolidation for the city of Iron River took another step forward with the appointment of a single housing commission for the city at the Iron River City Council meeting on March 19. Full Story
Pockets of love
- Wednesday, April 2, 2008
New Linus blankets feature a special corner pocket covered with a small heart, said Robin Mehrens, Project Linus coordinator for the local area. Full Story
Project Linus’ pockets of love
- Wednesday, April 2, 2008
IRON RIVER—One of Project Linus’ many volunteers made these special blankets with a unique corner pocket covered with a small heart. Full Story
Andreski: ‘No plans for land’
- Wednesday, April 2, 2008
IRON RIVER—No matter what Iron County’s civil counsel may be saying, Blaise Andreski wants it known that he has no plans for an 80-acre parcel of land located south of Chicaugon Lake and Pentoga Park. Full Story
