IRON COUNTY — In honor of Memorial Day, May 25, Iron County will reflect on the sacrifices made and lives lost by Americans in service to their country. Ceremonies will take place Memorial Day …

Iron County Lakes & Streams Partnership will host a presentation about special assessment districts (SAD) given by Karen Mallon, clerk for Mastodon Township, and Joann Burns, treasurer for the …

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Forest Park School Board of Education voted unanimously at its April 27 meeting on a motion brought forth to “purchase” Cooks Run. The 122-acre parcel of land located off of …

IRON COUNTY - SNAAP held their Prom at the Sagola Township Hall April 23. The Community Closet at the Windsor Center provided the prom dresses for the women and dress clothes for our male members. …

Makayli Carlson Hello, my name is Maykayli Carlson. I am a senior at Forest Park High School. In my four years of high school I have been involved in softball, basketball, and the marching and …

Dominick Brunswick Dominick Brunswick is the son of Tom and Tina Brunswick. Throughout high school, Dominick was involved in four years of football, one year of basketball, four years of tennis …

IRON RIVER — Twelve Ridglan beagles arrived at the Northwoods Animal Shelter May 4. The animals were removed from a beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. “The massive …

The West Iron County senior banners were installed down Washington Avenue and N. Lay Avenue May 6. Take a walk or a drive and view the smiling faces of the 2026 WIC graduates. The signs were …

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Iron County Board of Commissioners is moving toward a legal confrontation with agricultural giant John Deere following repeated mechanical failures in county equipment. During …

CRYSTAL FALLS — Amasa-based Connor Sports is promoting its work with women’s sports, coming off the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament and the historic first national title for the UCLA Bruins. …

IRON RIVER — Local landowners looking to improve their property for wildlife have several new avenues for funding and assistance, discussed at an April 9 workshop held by County Forester Brock …

CRYSTAL FALLS - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $9.5 million to resurface approximately two miles of US-2 from the Wisconsin state line to Airport Road, Iron …

IRON RIVER — Following a wave of public concern over the Iron River Senior Center’s sudden reduction of congregate meal services, the Iron County Board of Commissioners held a special joint …

CRYSTAL FALLS/IRON RIVER — Both Forest Park and West Iron County have received grant funding from the Michigan Department of Education to build career and technical training programs geared toward …

After more than 50 years of operation, Oberlin’s Inc. will reduce operations starting in June. The retailer is Iron County’s sole appliance dealer and sells Maytag, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Amana …

IRON RIVER — Members of the Iron River City Council sided with the public over its police chief at the council’s April meeting, when debating load limits for the upcoming citywide cleanup …

BATES TOWNSHIP - The Bates Center gym was filled with energy April 23 as young athletes gathered for the Spring-R-Roo Gymnastics Showcase. From the Intro Team gaining their first taste of performance …

IRON RIVER — Local students and their families learned all about frogs of the northwoods at the WIDL April 25. Licia Johnson from the North Lakeland Discovery Center made learning fun with …

CRYSTAL FALLS - Cale Campbell, a kindergartner at Forest Park School, is a one of a kind super hero who is fighting for his health. The son of Ashley and Cody Campbell, Cale has been on a long …

Iron County has experienced a wide range of flooding for the past month.  A Local and State Disaster Declaration has been signed for Iron County. We ask that if you experienced damage related to flooding, please go to the following link to self-report your damage:  Self Reporting Survey. If you have issues or need assistance with the app, please call 211 and they can assist you.  I know it has been a trying month, but Mother Nature dealt us some cards we had to play, and it appears the conditions will improve.  Thank you for your patience and Yooper Tenacity!