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Friends of Cooks Run announces nonprofit status, opens membership 

CRYSTAL FALLS—The Friends of Cooks Run, formerly an ad-hoc steering committee, has officially organized as a Michigan nonprofit corporation and opened public membership, according to a news release …

Forest Park, Crystal Falls partner to bring back crossing guards

CRYSTAL FALLS—Crossing guards will return to Crystal Falls streets through a partnership between the City and Forest Park School District, following years without coverage and a growing bus driver …

State fact-finding requested in contract dispute at Iron County Medical Care Facility

CRYSTAL FALLS—Labor contract negotiations between the Iron County Medical Care Facility and roughly 125 of its employees have entered a formal state dispute resolution process following months of …

Iron County 4-H Awards ceremony

CASPIAN - Iron County 4-H members, volunteers, and supporters gathered for the Annual Awards ceremony hosted by the Iron 4-H Council at the Iron County Historical Museum. Over 70 community members …

Local schools honor Veterans Day

CRYSTAL FALLS/IRON RIVER — Both West Iron County and Forest Park schools have planned programming in honor of Veterans Day Wednesday, Nov. 11. Forest Park’s program will be held Wednesday, Nov. …
Community

Friends of the West Iron District Library Reading Tree Project

IRON RIVER - With the holidays quickly approaching, the Friends of the West Iron District Library organization once again will be providing an opportunity to give the gift of a new book to a …

Community Christian Women to host Holiday Craft Day

IRON RIVER - The Community Christian Women (CCW) will host a Holiday Craft Day Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to Noon at the First Baptist Church located at 800 Selden Road. The event will include a …

Movies, Dog Man and more at CF Library

CRYSTAL FALLS - The Crystal Falls District Community Library is welcoming in the new month with many new programs and events. Beginning Monday, Nov. 2, the library will be hosting “Movie Mondays” …

Outdoors

Snowmobile trail over Agate Falls to be closed for winter

With repair work on trestle footings continuing beyond a previously anticipated completion date, a section of snowmobile Trail UP8 will be closed this winter, with a reroute available. The Agate …

Healthy soils, Stronger pastures

IRON RIVER - Michigan State University Extension hosted a pasture walk Oct. 7 at Jon Ahlberg’s farm. The pasture walk focused on management strategies to improve soil health. During drought, …

Northwoods Geology Club to meet

FLORENCE, Wis. - The Northwoods Geology Club will meet Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wild Rivers Interpretive Center. Park in the lower parking lot and enter the back door. This month’s …

Opinion

The Time Machine We Already Own

Dear Reader, The past does not make an appointment. A letter falls out of a box carried from house to house and never opened. A song from a high school dance comes on in a store. Burning leaves …

Sports
IRON RIVER – West Iron County celebrated its athletic heritage at the 4th Annual Wall of Fame Induction Banquet Oct. 17 at Young’s Golf – Recreation - Dining Complex. The 2026 induction class …
HOUGHTON - After two and a half months of intense workouts, hills, and early morning runs, the Forest Park Cross Country team crossed the finish line at the Upper Peninsula Finals Oct. 24. The finals …
VOLLEYBALL ~ OCTOBER 27
FELCH - An annual trip to the high school football postseason for the Forest Park Trojans used to be one of the things you could depend on. Forest Park accrued state championships and deep runs into …
CRYSTAL FALLS - With the postseason volleyball tournaments sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) opening district round matches Nov. 2, both West Iron County and Forest …
West Iron’s Bristol Shamion (#7) tips the ball over the net as Forest Park blockers Evie Anderson (#12) and Aubrey Waara-Shamion (#24) stretch to defend during volleyball action.

Trojans top Wykons

IRON RIVER - The West Iron Wykons and Forest Park Trojans recognize October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The teams schedule two matches, one at each school and through their common …
Obituaries
Michael Sheehy
IRON RIVER — Michael “Mike” Sheehy, 84, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. A visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, from 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. at Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Fr. Daniel Fosu to offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. The West Side Veterans will accord the Military Rites at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to their favorite charity in Mike’s name. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Michael “Mike” Sheehy online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
William Roberts
LONG LAKE, Wis. — William “Bill” R. Roberts, 90, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital holding the hand of his loving wife as he peacefully entered the gates of Heaven. A visitation was held Nov. 5 at the Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron River. A visitation was held Nov. 6 at St. Norbert Catholic Church in Long Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial followed with Fr. Anil Polumari having officiated. Interment in Long Lake Cemetery. The West Side Veterans accorded Military Rites at the graveside. Condolences may be expressed to the family of William R. Roberts online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
Georgia Keller
RICHMOND, Va. — Georgia Lynn Keller, a beacon of light and laughter, was born Oct. 6, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wis. She peacefully departed this world Oct. 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her home. In accordance with her wishes, a private funeral ceremony will be held for close family members. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in Georgia's memory.
Jeffrey Hansen
AMASA — Jeffrey Arnold Hansen, a carpenter and beloved father and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 58 years old. A celebration of life will be held at the Horseshoe Bar in Amasa Friday, Nov. 20, beginning at 3 p.m. Stories, photos and condolences can be directed to the family by mail at PO Box 214, Amasa, MI 49903.Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Jeff’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.
Wilma Kallies
CRYSTAL FALLS — Wilma A. Kallies, 81, of Crystal Falls, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.  Visitation will be held from 9 – 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at United Lutheran Church in Crystal Falls. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Pastor DJ Rasner will officiate. A complete obituary will follow in next week's paper. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.
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