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IRON RIVER—Too many people will tell you that “It can’t happen here.” Sadly, “active shooter” situations happen all over the United States, with alarming frequency. All you need is one unbalanced, disgruntled person with a hate on and easy access... more

Crazy for quilts at Fall Fest

The 22nd annual Fortune Lake Fall Fest and Quilt Auction was held on Oct. 6 at the Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp in Crystal Falls. Visitors made their way through a maze of colorful quilts looking for their choices to bid on during the auction.

Wykons fall to Hematites in bruising, tight battle

West Iron sophomore running back Nathan Thomson tries to fight off Ishpeming linebacker Otto Swanson during the teams’ West Pac Conference battle on Oct. 6. The Wykons had little success offensively against the Hematites and were shutout 14-0 on... more

Apple Fest in brings folks to Beechwood

Visitors had an apple-icious good time during the annual Apple Fest celebration at the Beechwood Hall on Sept. 29 . There was an apple orchard maze, apple cider pressing, apple pie contest, apple games and even a chance to shoot an apple with a bow... more

Obituaries 8-22-2018

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 10:05 Ironcounty1

David Holmes

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Plea deal accepted in threat case

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 09:56 Ironcounty1

CRYSTAL FALLS—An Iron River man accused of threatening Ski Brule agreed to a plea deal on Aug. 13.

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Miners Day Picnic slated for Sept. 1 at IC Museum

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 09:56 Ironcounty1

IRON RIVER— The Iron County Historical Museum will host a Miners Day Picnic, sponsored by The Miners State Bank, on Saturday, Sept. 1.

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Three win all Strongman tests

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 09:55 Ironcounty1

CRYSTAL FALLS—Three competitors recorded perfect days during the 2018 U.P. Strongman contest, held at the Butler potato farm on Aug. 11.

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Glacial Gardeners to hold fall plant sale

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 09:54 Ironcounty1

FLORENCE, Wis.— Glacial Gardeners Master Gardener Association will hold a fall plant sale in conjunction with the Florence County Fair on Saturday, Aug.

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CF man arrested in meth bust

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 09:54 Ironcounty1

CRYSTAL FALLS—A Crystal Falls man was arrested on drug charges after detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) executed a search warrant at a residence on Oswald Street

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Tai Chi, Qigong provide many health benefits

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 09:50 Ironcounty1

IRON RIVER—The Chinese healing arts of Tai Chi and Qigong are proven to produce many health benefits - from physical to emotional to spiritual.

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Get Michigan’s wildlife – bear, elk, waterfowl and more – in K-12 classrooms

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 09:50 Ironcounty1

LANSING— With the start of the school year fast approaching for many, don’t forget to include Michigan’s wildlife in your class plans.

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Byczek found guilty in threat case

Tue, 08/14/2018 - 09:09 Ironcounty1

By Jerry DeRoche
CRYSTAL FALLS—Though it lasted for two days and included 11 witnesses, the trial of Wilson Thompson Byczek basically boiled down to one phrase – “#LasVegas.”