Cider, Pies and Crafts at the 14th Annual Apple Fest

The Beechwood Historical Society hosted the 14th annual Apple Fest at Beechwood Hall, welcoming visitors with fall colors and vendor tents spread across the grounds.

BEECHWOOD — Celebrating Johnny Appleseed’s birthday was a blast at the Beechwood Historical Society’s annual Apple Fest. This year marked the 14th anniversary, which was held Sept. 26 at …

Fritsch: The Packers’ expensive experiment

In 1946, the Packers purchased a picturesque 53-acre compound built in 1937 for the Green Bay-area Norbertine order. The $32,000 purchase was approved by the board of directors in May as a …

Fritsch: A three-way deal

Ted Fritsch with Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau

Over the following days, while Ted Fritsch spent time at the Browns training camp, newspapers quoted Packers Head Coach Curly Lambeau saying that there was a 50-50 chance that Fritsch would end up …

“Individual accountability” needed for Packers to bounce back

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers saw a brutal 35-14 loss at Lambeau Field on Thursday, Sept. 24, to the Atlanta Falcons. According to Packers Safety Evan Williams, each player needs to …

Old Town Paws has plenty to wag about after one year

IRON RIVER— One year ago, Melissa Nacius turned a childhood dream into reality when she opened her own dog grooming business, Old Town Paws, in her hometown of Iron River. Since then, the business …

Pictured at the Grant check presentation are Kathlene (KL) Long, (Iron County Museum Director) with Stephanie Bartletti (VP Mission and Engagement CoVantage Credit Union) in front of the Baumgartner Pioneer Schoolhouse.

Iron County Museum receives grant

CASPIAN – The Iron County Museum is the proud recipient of a $2,500 grant from the CoVantage Cares Foundation. “To date, we’ve raised $1,000 specifically for the Baumgartner Pioneer …

Shake your mailbox

Before winter takes hold and snowplows hit the roads, Iron County Road Commission (ICRC) asks county residents to prepare by shaking their mailboxes this month. A mailbox is the only object allowed …

Iron River TV Co-op mails member letters last week of September

IRON RIVER — The Iron River TV Co-op mailed out letters to its members Sept. 28 - Oct. 2 with instructions on how to access their share of revenue generated when its operating assets were acquired …

Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program

IRON RIVER - Join the Iron River Seventh Day Adventist Church at the Windsor Center, Room 311, Tuesday Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. (CT) for a free introductory session. Learn how to: Identify depression, …

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Iron County Reporter Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Iron County Shoppers Guide October 6, 2026

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Community Health Fair at Windsor Center

IRON RIVER - A Community Health Fair will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Windsor Center, sponsored by Aspirus Iron River Hospital and Clinics. The free event will offer …

The NeverEnding Story takes flight at Crystal Theatre

CRYSTAL FALLS – Believers in Luck dragons, rejoice: Crystal Falls Theatre is preparing for a magical afternoon as the ultimate 80s fantasy classic, The NeverEnding Story, comes to the big screen. …

Crystal Falls District Community Library October events

CRYSTAL FALLS - For the entire month of October, the Crystal Falls District Community Library is offering fee amnesty to all card holders. If any patrons have any overdue fees with the library they …

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Outdoors

Pasture walk/Focus on building soil health

IRON RIVER - Michigan State University Extension will be hosting a pasture walk Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Jon Ahlberg’s located at 1272 State Hwy M73, starting at 5 p.m. The pasture walk will focus on …

MI DNR, partners rescue 27 isolated lake sturgeon

In September, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, along with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) and Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO), conducted three rescue missions to save a …

Ventitti from STAG Farms presentation

FLORENCE, Wis. - You’re invited to the next free, monthly Outdoor Education Program Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the lower level conference room at the Florence Natural Resource building …

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Opinion

Paradise 2.0

Dear Reader, I have come to believe the world was never meant to be the Garden of Eden. It was meant to be a playground. Eden, as the story goes, was a finished place. Everything was …

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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 …

Trojans top North Dickinson 59-52

CRYSTAL FALLS - The Forest Park Trojan football team topped North Dickinson Sept. 25. One hundred and eleven points were scored and when time expired, the Trojans had their fourth win of the season. …

WIC Wykons -vs- Manistique Emeralds

Football ~ Sept. 18 The last game before the season was cancelled for the Wykons.

Spencer highlights West Iron Cross Country program

IRON RIVER - High School Cross Country is a grueling sport which requires runners to traverse three and one tenths miles across rugged terrain through all kinds of weather. Courses often have hills, …

Forest Park’s Vienna Price achieves 1,000 assists

CRYSTAL FALLS – Vienna Price, a senior volleyball player at Forest Park, recently reached the benchmark of making her 1000th assist as a member of the varsity team. The achievement was celebrated …

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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 …

John Roberts

IRON RIVER — John W. Roberts, 70, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Private family services were held. Condolences may be expressed to the family of John W. Roberts online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Anthony McGeshick

IRON RIVER — Anthony G. McGeshick, 61, passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Boyne City. A visitation was held Oct. 2 at Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services followed with Minister Jill Albanys having officiated. Interment in Resthaven Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Anthony G. McGeshick online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

Jean Mack

IRON RIVER — Jean M. Mack, 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m. at The Windsor Center in Iron River with Pastor Seth Waters to officiate. The Class of ’72 will host a time of sharing after the service. Interment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Beechwood at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Iron County Cancer Society, PO Box 45, Iron River, MI 49935. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Jean M. Mack online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements are by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc. of Iron River. Iron River.

Timothy William O’Leary IV

Timothy William O’Leary IV, 65, of Iron Mountain passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born in Milwaukee, …

Michael Rucinski

IRON RIVER — Michael E. Rucinski, 94, passed away Sept. 9, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. A visitation was held Sept. 17 at the First Baptist Church in Iron River. A funeral service followed with Pastor Al Smith having officiated. Interment in Resthaven Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Michael E. Rucinski online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

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