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Regan suspect possibly linked to other deaths
CRYSTAL FALLS—The woman charged with homicide in the death of a missing Iron River man may be connected to other deaths, including that of her husband, according to documents released by the Iron...
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Inspiring future graduates
By: Kevin Zini photoWest Iron County class of 2016 visited Stambaugh Elementary School on May 19. The graduating seniors paraded through the hallways and offered inspiration for academic acheivement to...
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Townships getting more road funding
By: Peter NoceriniIRON RIVER—Good news for Iron County’s townships. For the second consecutive year, the Road Commission will pay a $10,000 match for preventive maintenance or graveling in each of the...
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Med marijuana hearing delayed
By: Jerry DeRocheCRYSTAL FALLS—A hearing to review a motion to dismiss a possession with intent to deliver marijuana charge against a Caspian man has been delayed until late July. The case against...
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City to obtain Wardo building
By: Nikki MitchellIRON RIVER—During the recent regular Iron River City Council meeting on May 18, city attorney Mark Tousignant informed the board that a quit-claim deed for the former Wardo’s building...
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Building trades class presents project home
By: Kevin Zini photoThe West Iron County building trades class held an open house on May 20. The public was invited to view this year’s project home, owned by Darin Barry on Olson Loop Road in the...
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IR man dies in motorcycle crash
IRON MOUNTAIN—An Iron River man died June 5 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash, the Michigan State Police Iron Mountain Post reported. Gary Sarafiny, 48, was traveling south on Gibbs City...
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Road Board puts renewal of road millage on ballot
By Peter NoceriniIRON RIVER—With a full complement of members, the Iron County Road Commission voted June 2 to ask voters to renew the county’s road millage. Voters will be asked to renew the...
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Competency examination set
By: Jerry DeRocheCRYSTAL FALLS—A woman charged with homicide in the 2014 disappearance of Christopher Regan agreed to representation by an attorney during a hearing in Iron County District Court on May...
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Flying at Forest Park
By: Nikki MitchellThe RE/MAX hot air balloon made a scheduled stop at Forest Park High School on May 31. Students gathered in the bleachers at Dick Mettlach Field to watch the festivities, which...
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FP robotics class shows its stuff
By: Peter NoceriniReady, aim, fire! Nearly all eyes watched as a foam ball was fired at the net (foreground) during a robotics class demonstration at a recent Forest Park School Board meeting. Students...
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Woman sentenced to 9-month term
CRYSTAL FALLS—An Iron River woman who faced multiple drug and prostitution charges was sentenced to nine months in jail June 6 in Iron County Trial Court. Sarah Denise Eddy, 33, pleaded guilty to...
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Rollover crash claims two lives
CRYSTAL FALLS—A rollover automobile crash claimed the lives of two Iron River men on June 7, the Iron County Sheriff’s Department reported. Jeremy Johnson, 35, and Michael Prepodnik, 39, were...
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Coffee shop experience starting
By: Jerry DeRocheContrast Coffee Co., Iron River’s newest coffee shop, is about set to open to the public. Owners held a “soft opening” on June 10 as Iron County Chamber of Commerce members and friends...
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Veterans town hall planned for Aug. 15 at Windsor Center
IRON RIVER—A veterans town hall has been scheduled for Monday, Aug. 15, in the auditorium of the Windsor Center. The event will begin with a light breakfast at 10 a.m. with the meeting following at...
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Reporter offers circus ticket contest
The Iron County Reporter is giving away two pairs of tickets, four total, to the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, which will be held on Saturday, July 9. This is a Facebook contest, and tickets...
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Crystal Falls ready for Bass Festival
CRYSTAL FALLS—It’s all about fish and fun this weekend when the Crystal Falls Lions Club hosts the 52nd annual Bass Festival here. The event starts Thursday, July 7, and continues through Sunday,...
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Clydesdales bring celebrity, excitement to Rodeo Week
By: Jerry DeRocheThe world renowned Budweiser Clydesdales are headed to Iron River to help celebrate the 49th annual U.P. Championship Rodeo. The team is also expected to be back next year for the 50th...
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Man held on murder charge
CRYSTAL FALLS—The Iron County Sheriff’s Office reported that an Alpha man has been arrested in connection with the June 23 murder of Jamie Lee James. Alfred Saario, 65, was arrested July 8 at the...
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Search on for boater at Hagerman Lake
IRON RIVER—The Iron County Sheriff’s Office reported that recovery efforts to locate a missing boater at Hagerman Lake were ongoing as of Monday, July 11. In a press release, the Sheriff’s Office...
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