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Michigan 4-H license plate now available to drivers

Michigan drivers have a new way to show their 4-H pride while supporting 4-H youth development programming: through the purchase of the newly released Michigan 4-H license plate. Available at the …

Iron Area Health Foundation hosts Wellness Wednesday Event

CRYSTAL FALLS - The Iron Area Health Foundation (IAHF) hosted a Wellness Wednesday event at Young’s Recreational Complex April 9. The presentation topic was mental health and well-being. …

Highline offers no update on IC amid structural changes, additional U.P. expansions

IRON RIVER — Highline CEO Bruce Moore reaffirmed the company’s commitment to massive broadband expansion in the U.P., but declined to comment on the specifics of any progress related to …

WIC approves behavioral threat assessment and management teams

IRON RIVER — The West Iron County School District Board of Education approved the formation of two behavioral threat assessment and management teams, one for the elementary school and another …

MDHHS launches Nurse Loan Repayment Program

LANSING – To help increase the number of health care providers serving residents in underserved communities, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching a student …
Sports
IRON RIVER - West Iron County High School’s Robotics team, The Automatons, showcased their skills at the Michigan State Robotics Championships in Saginaw, April 3–5. Out of 528 FIRST …
The Crystal Falls / Iron River Masonic Lodge #385 made a donation to the Iron Amateur Hockey Association (IAHA). Pictured are, from left, John Kolbas (Mason), AJ Brunswick (Representing IAHA), Tony …
WIND POINT, WISC. — Jason Atanasoff, son of longtime Iron County residents Karl and Vangie Atanasoff, and grandson of George and Carol, finished another outstanding year of coaching high school …
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Two Iron River locals to be honored in sports HoF

IRON RIVER — When the 53rd Annual Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame (HoF) Induction Ceremony takes place Saturday, May 10, two Iron River will be among the 11 inductees. Both the individuals …
Community

Mansfield Pioneer Church ready for visitors

MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP - Sharon Nickels and other volunteers from the Mansfield Memories Committee met last week at the Mansfield Pioneer Church for some spring cleaning and decorating. The real Christmas tree was taken down and holiday decorations were packed away for another year. Spring décor was put up and the church is now ready to greet visitors and all are welcomed to see this church built as a tribute to the pioneers of Mansfield. The church is located on Stream Road. For rentals or donation information email snickels@up.net. Watch the Reporter for details on the summer ecumenical service held in July..

MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP - Sharon Nickels and other volunteers from the Mansfield Memories Committee met last week at the Mansfield Pioneer Church for some spring cleaning and decorating. The real …

World Theatre Day Celebration at the Crystal Theatre

Showing off a variety of different costumes for the contest are, from left, Marilyn Engebos, Lisa Engebos, Abigail Eident, Harry Kallies, Wilma Kallies, Thalei Burke, Marissa Burke, Kristin Underhill, Laura Aldridge and Dan Haggard.

CRYSTAL FALLS - World Theatre Day was celebrated at the Crystal Theatre April 4. It was a night filled with music, laughter and entertainment. The talented musician Paul E. Sundquist provided a …

Third annual meat raffle at Legion

IRON RIVER – American Legion Reino Post 21 will be hosting their third annual meat raffle Saturday, April 26 starting at 1 p.m. There will be 10 rounds of paddle wheel raffles with multiple …

Northwoods Geology Club first meeting of the year

FLORENCE, Wis. - The Northwoods Geology Club will begin their 2025 meetings Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Florence Natural Resource …

Outdoors

Local man hits top of MDNR Master Angler list

James Pryal caught this huge brown trout last fall.

CRYSTAL FALLS — James Pryal of Into the Wild Fly Fishing Guide Service caught a 36-inch by 23-inch brown trout Nov. 3, 2024. “It’s certainly a personal best for me in length, …

Now is the time to get hunter safety-certified

If you plan to take part in Michigan’s spring turkey season (April 19 through June 7) and you still need to take a hunter safety class, sign up soon. These classes are commonly offered ahead of …

Iron County Hunter Safety

IRON RIVER – Iron County Hunter Safety 2025 classes will be held at the West Iron County High School cafeteria at 701 Nick Baumgartner Way. Classes will be held Tuesday, April 29, from 4-7 …

Burning ice storm debris? Check for a burn permit first

Residents in Michigan have fallen branches and wood to get rid of after the ice storm, but despite a little rain, grass and shrubs are dry after lying dormant all winter, increasing the threat of …

Earth Day celebrate 55th Anniversary

Earth Day will be celebrating its 55th Anniversary Tuesday, April 22. The theme this year is ‘Our Power, Our Planet,’ inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, …

Opinion

The Meaning Of Easter

Dear Reader, Easter is upon us, a time of great celebration for Christians around the world. It is the day we proclaim, Christ is risen!—a moment of triumph over death, of hope restored, and of …

Little Bursts of Happiness

Dear Reader, In a world bustling with deadlines, distractions, and the unrelenting hum of routine, it’s easy to overlook the extraordinary in the ordinary. Yet, it’s in those fleeting …

Walter Winkowski
MARION, Iowa — Walter J. “Wink” Winkowski passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 81, Friday, April 4, 2025.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to the Family Caregivers Center, 9000 C. Avenue, Marion, Iowa or Oldorf Hospice House. Online condolences are welcome at www.iowacremation.com under obituaries.
Michael Van Ackeren
IRON RIVER — Michael E. Van Ackeren, 69, passed away April 4, 2025. He was born Easter Sunday, April 10, 1955, to Beverly and Edward Van Ackeren. Mike grew up the oldest of three children in Stambaugh. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 10, from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.  The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites before the service.  A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. with Deacon Terry Verville to officiate. The world has lost a man who craved knowledge, served his country with unwavering pride, relished time in the woods or at his home on the lake and loved his nieces and nephews as if they were his own children. To send online condolences and view the full obituary of Michael Van Ackeren, please go to www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com.. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Smith-Lemli-Opitz Foundation www.smithlemliopitz.org. Memorial Service arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River.
David Symmonds
CRYSTAL FALLS — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David J. Symmonds at the Iron County Medical Care Facility. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. David left us on April 7, 2025.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Margaret Padilla to officiate. David left behind a legacy of love, loyalty and laughter. May his memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew him. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home Inc. of Iron River.
Alice Shamion
CASPER, Wyo. — Alice Nanette Shamion, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep March 25, 2025 with her daughter by her side. Alice was proceeded in death by her parents Walter and Norma Lindstrom, brother Lee, sister Karen and granddaughter Deanna. In lieu of flowers, the family would request that donations be made to Shriners in Alice's memory. Services were held at Newcomer Funeral Home, April 4, followed by reception at the C'mon Inn in Casper. To share a memory of Alice or leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook at https://www.newcomercasper.com/obituaries/alice-shamion.
Roy Koski
IRON RIVER — Roy Koski, 70, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. Visitation will be held April 18 from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Roy Koski online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
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