IRON RIVER - The Ojibway Archery Range at Camp Gibbs, located by Gibbs Xity, hosted an archery tournament April 23. Twenty-plus competitors tested their archery skill in a 10 round, 60 arrow …
IRON RIVER - The annual meeting of the Iron County Watershed Coalition will be held Wednesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. in the West Iron District Library’s Conference Room. At the meeting a public …
Dober Mine Ponds The Dober Mine Complex is made up of three interconnected mines south of the town of Iron River (the Hiawatha, Isabella and Dober Mines), which are situated alongside the Iron …
CRYSTAL FALLS — A proposed timber harvest at the county-owned Cook’s Run property drew fresh scrutiny from residents and conservation advocates at the April 15 meeting of the Iron County …
CRYSTAL FALLS - The Iron Area Health Foundation (IAHF) awarded a grant in the amount of $2,000 to the Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp to purchase a new AED machine for the dining hall at the camp. The …
Wild turkeys can be seen in Iron County crossing roadways, grazing in fields and roosting in trees. Currently, there are are approximately 3,000 wild turkeys in the area. Spring is an active time for …
CASPIAN - The first meeting of the Lee LeBlanc Audubon club for 2025 will be held at the Iron County Museum Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. There will be a “show and tell” session, where …
Michigan residents interested in getting fuelwood for personal use such as home heating can now get a permit that allows wood collection on select state-managed land in the Upper Peninsula and …
As allergy season intensifies, many people turn to over-the-counter (OTC) medications for relief. However, choosing the right treatment and knowing when to seek medical advice is key to managing …
IRON RIVER — The Michigan Loon Preservation Association is seeking volunteer loon rangers to compile information regarding the arrival and departure dates of the nesting loons on their lake, …
It’s time to dust off your fishing gear and get ready to put that new fishing license to good use: trout and the Lower Peninsula inland walleye and northern pike seasons opened April 26. …
Easter Sunday morning, Adam Gendron spotted two moose on the side of Hwy 2, between Iron River and Watersmeet
The Iron Baraga Conservation District (IBCD) is excited to announce that it has been selected by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division for funding under the ‘2025 Upper …
CRYSTAL FALLS - Senior Days at the Iron County Youth Camp are scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20. Seniors wishing to register for any of these days can call …
PHELPS, Wis. - The 14th Annual Phelps Maple Syrup Fest was held April 5 at Phelps School. The event is organized and ran by the Phelps Chamber of Commerce, who were thrilled with the incredible …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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, …