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School board candidates share their vision

Tuesday, Nov. 3, Iron County voters choose from a competitive field of school board candidates for either the Forest Park School Board or the West Iron County School Board. There are three seats …

Midterm elections see multiple contested races in Iron County

IRON COUNTY—Voters throughout the county, state and country will cast ballots Nov. 3 in another contentious mid-term election with anticipated razor-thin margins. While many local candidates find …

Iron County to illuminate Courthouse green

CRYSTAL FALLS – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Iron County announced plans to illuminate county buildings green from Wednesday, Nov. 4 through Wednesday Nov. 11 as part of …

IR zoning board approves property variances

IRON RIVER—The Iron River Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two separate variance requests during a brief public hearing Oct. 7, clearing the way for a residential garage relocation and …

Humungous Fungus spotted on West Coast

CRYSTAL FALLS - A California resident with local ties spotted a U-Haul truck just outside Los Angeles emblazoned with Crystal Falls locally celebrated “Humungous Fungus.” Charline Bendick said …
Community

Rise Up Indivisible’s food drive

Pictured are, from left, Heather Carpenter, Wendy Schiavo, Faith Petersen and Louise Holmes with food items and monetary donations raised from the food drive.

IRON COUNTY — A recent food drive hosted by Rise Up Indivisible Iron County generated 100 pounds of nonperishable food and $160 in monetary donations during Oct. 17 events held in Crystal Falls and …

Iron Area Health Foundation award grant to WIC School

Pictured at the Grant check presentation are Lyle Smithson Jr. (IAHF Director), Mike Stafford (Bates Township Supervisor) and Chris Kent (IAHF Board President).

IRON RIVER - The Iron Area Health Foundation has awarded a grant to the West Iron County School in the amount of $2,372.80 to support the purchase of a new portable AED machine. The new portable AED …

Halloween at Crystal Falls Library

CRYSTAL FALLS - The month of October has been fee amnesty month at the Crystal Falls District Community Library. All patron fees are forgiven, and the library has been accepting canned goods in …

Outdoors

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 …

Catch the Iron County Farmstand Trail

IRON COUNTY - Before local farm stands pack up for the winter season, Iron County is inviting the community to get out and enjoy the autumn harvest during the Iron County’s Farmstand Trail event …

Opinion

Finding Balance Beyond the Fortress

Dear Reader, Superman had it figured out, or so we thought as kids when reading our comic books. When things got overwhelming, he’d retreat to his Fortress of Solitude—that crystalline …

Sports
CRYSTAL FALLS - The Forest Park football team improved their season record to six wins against two losses in defeating the Red Devils (1-7) of Ironwood 49-22 Oct. 16. Coach Brian Fabbri shared that …
IRON RIVER - With the football team unable to continue its season due to a rash of injuries, the traditional Fall Homecoming game fell to the girls of West Iron. The home team volleyballers did not …
CRYSTAL FALLS - In one of the greatest enigmas of this volleyball season, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), which had for several weeks ranked the Forest Park Lady Trojans 7th in …
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
Pink Out volleyball game between West Iron and Forest Park was held Oct. 20. Pictured are: Wykons, Trojans and Iron Area Health Foundation representatives presenting a check to Iron County Cancer Unit representatives.
Volleyball teams look to postseason
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 …
Cornelius “Neil” Veeser
IRON RIVER — Cornelius “Neil” J. Veeser, 87, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at Florence Health Services, Florence, Wis. In accordance with Neil’s wishes, private services will be held at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Crystal Falls.  Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Neil’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com. The family has chosen Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crystal Falls, to honor Neil’s legacy of life.
James Oberg
James R. Oberg, born July 3, 1952, in Stambaugh, passed away Oct. 19, 2026. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 26, at Jacobs Funeral Home, with Pastor DJ Rasner having officiated. The West Side Veterans accorded Military Rites before the service.
Carol Lamminen
IRON RIVER — Carol A. Lamminen, 83, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Services will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery. Cards can be mailed to Carol Lamminen I/C of Jacobs Funeral Home, 405 West Cayuga Street, Iron River, MI, 49935 Condolences may be expressed to the family of Carol A. Lamminen online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
Judith "Judy" Darrow
LA PINE, Ore. — Judith “Judy” Darrow (Pierantoni), 85, passed away Aug. 3, 2026. No memorial service is planned.
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