Students learn sustainable forestry

Certified SAWW Level 1 trainer and forester Brock VanOss demonstrates proper safety and felling techniques as he cuts down a tree selected to manufacture the official court for the 2027 NCAA® Men’s Final Four®.

IRON RIVER - More than 500 middle and high school students from Forest Park, West Iron and Iron Mountain school districts gathered at the Cooks Run forest in Iron River for an incredible, hands-on …

IAHF makes donation to Golden K

Pictured at the check presentation are, from left, Chris Kent (IAHF Board President), Lyle Smithson Jr. (IAHF Director) and Gary Lopez (Iron County Golden K Club President).

IRON COUNTY - The Iron Area Health Foundation (IAHF) has recently made a $500 donation to the Iron County Golden K Club to help support the Golden K’s “Gifts from Santa” project. The $500 …

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 …

Staffing pressure continues to breed tension on WIC school board

IRON RIVER—High demand statewide for special education led to tension at the Sept. 15 meeting of the West Iron County School Board of Education, when it chose to prioritize filling a special ed …

IR City Council pushes back on LEIN charges

IRON RIVER—County Commissioner Pete Judd found himself on the receiving end of a series of rapid fire questions at the Iron River City Council’s Sept. 15 meeting, all related to upcoming charges …

New Youth Employment Permit Portal

New centralized system moves youth employment permit processing from schools to LEO The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is encouraging employers to register for the new …

Dr. Blotter joins Aspirus

IRON RIVER – Aspirus Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Robert Blotter, to its orthopedic care team. Dr. Blotter will provide orthopedic services at Aspirus Iron River Hospital and Clinics, further …

Iron County Road Commission

Winter is on the way. As we enjoy the fall weather and soak in the remaining warmth of the season, we should also prepare ourselves for what’s coming next: freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and …

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Iron County Reporter Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Nordic Brass live at St. Mark’s

CRYSTAL FALLS - Music lovers are in for a treat this weekend. The Nordic Brass ensemble will perform a free concert Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, located at 809 …

The Knockabouts are finally coming to Crystal Theatre

CRYSTAL FALLS – Third time’s a charm. Snowed out in March and iced out in April, The Knockabouts are confident weather will not prevent them from performing at Crystal Theatre Saturday, Oct. 24 …

Nordic Brass live at St. Mark’s

CRYSTAL FALLS - Music lovers are in for a treat this weekend. The Nordic Brass ensemble will perform a free concert Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, located at 809 …

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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 …

Enjoy live Bat Program and check out Halloween costumes at the WIDL

IRON RIVER — It’s a spooky season and there are all kinds of ghoulish fun to be had for all ages in October at the West Iron District Library. These programs are always offered free of charge. …

DNR urges public to give eastern massasauga rattlesnake its space

In the wake of an eastern massasauga rattlesnake bite at a state-managed park in Oakland County last month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging the public not to harm, harass or …

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Opinion

When Screens Become Safety Valves

Dear Reader, We live in a curious time. The same screens that connect us to the world have become stages where we watch others perform fragments of existence—sometimes genuine, often …

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Trojans post win over Norway

CRYSTAL FALLS - The Forest Park football team defeated the Knights of Norway 34-26 Oct. 2 to post their fifth win of the season against one loss. For the second consecutive week, the Trojans came up …

Trojans three-peat in win at Escanaba

ESCANABA - The Forest Park Lady Trojans volleyball team went undefeated at the Esky Invite Oct. 3 and, after winning six matches and playing 10 and a half hours of volleyball, improved their record …

West Iron Tennis finishes outstanding season

ISHPEMING - The West Iron County Lady Wykons Tennis season came to an end Oct. 1 when the team competed in the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Upper Peninsula Division Two …

Trojan Cross Country wins at Ewen-Trout Creek

EWEN-TROUT CREEK - The cross country boys team at Forest Park traveled to Ewen-Trout Creek Sept. 26 and came away with first place. With a team score of just 22 points, the Trojans outdistanced …

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 …

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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 …

Daniel Hinch

MARQUETTE — Daniel Charles Hinch, 73, formerly of Iron River, passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at his home in Marquette. Visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9:30 - 11 a.m. CST at Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Liebenow to officiate. Interment will be in Stambaugh Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Daniel C. Hinch online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.

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, …

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