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At Multi Media Channels (MMC), which owns the Iron County Reporter, we are committed to delivering high-quality, accurate, and trustworthy content to our readers. As part of our ongoing efforts to innovate and improve our editorial processes, we have incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) tools into our workflow. This policy outlines our approach to using AI in content creation and the safeguards we have in place to ensure journalistic integrity.

Funds from opioid settlement, marijuana tax allocated for Sheriff’s Office programs and upgrades 2t3s1h

CRYSTAL FALLS — The Iron County Board of Commissioners approved several funding measures tied to the Sheriff’s Office at its May 13 meeting, including an expansion of jail-based opioid …

Small business Fast Track grant deadline June 10 6j1q4b

IRON RIVER — Local start-up businesses have until June 10 to apply for up to $2,500 through the Iron County Economic Chamber Alliance’s Fast Track grant program. This is the fourth …

MDHHS raises awareness for safe and loving Foster Care homes 6k5z4l

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is raising awareness of the need for additional foster parents to provide temporary care of children while the state works …

MSP and Gogebic Community College Partner Host Free Law Enforcement Career Academy 4n1j2e

GOGEBIC COUNTY - The Michigan State Police (MSP) Wakefield Post is teaming up with the Gogebic Community College to offer a free Law Enforcement Career Academy from June 9 to 13. With spots …

NMU Center for Rural Health Hosts 326v3i

The Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health will host an Upper Peninsula Future Health Leaders Camp this summer for regional students who will be freshmen and sophomores this coming …
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Sports
MARQUETTE — West Iron Wykon Tennis Team, led by Coach Jim Anderson, took part in the Great Northern Conference Tournament May 20. The team played well and placed fourth out of six teams. …
IRON RIVER — The West Iron Wykons hosted the Regional Championships May 14 and came away with a first place finish for the girls and a third place finish for the boys. Nelson Field once again …

Berutti bound for Hall of Fame 5e6k69

IRON RIVER — Lives are stitched together one day at a time. The days turn into weeks, the weeks to months and the months to years. Time es, and how we spend that time comes to define how …
Community

Forester event to be held at First Baptist Church 4b2929

IRON RIVER – First Baptist Church will be hosting an evening event with Stephen Forester from Lapeer Saturday, June 7 at 6 p.m. Stephen is a gospel music vocalist, multi-talented …

IAHF award scholarships to Forest Park Seniors 71e2b

Pictured are, from left, Ellie Ayers, Sylar VanOss and Lilly Post.

CRYSTAL FALLS - It was an honor for the Iron Area Health Foundation (IAHF) to present scholarships to three Forest Park graduating seniors at the Forest Park Scholarship program May 19. The …

a Summer Scares Book Club at the Crystal Falls Library 3c514g

CRYSTAL FALLS - Do you like to read horror? Are you interested in reading petrifyingly scary selections and then talking about them with like-minded horror lovers like yourself? Then the Summer …

Friends of the Library “Lunch with an Author” 596v3a

IRON RIVER - The Friends of the West Iron District Library will sponsor “Lunch with an Author” Wednesday, June 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the library’s J. Patrick White Conference Room. …

Outdoors

Give them a brake – be on the lookout for migrating turtles on roads 21i3e

As spring transitions to summer and the warm temperatures roll in, Michiganders weary of winter excitedly begin adventuring across the state. It’s a time of renewal and reinvigoration for many. …

Chicaugon Lake milfoil removal to begin this summer 1am73

CRYSTAL FALLS — Divers are expected to return to Chicaugon Lake this summer to resume manual removal of Eurasian watermilfoil, an aggressive aquatic invasive species that has challenged lake …

Alpha Rifle and Pistol Club host Savannah Marcell Memorial Silhouette Shoot 1e361s

ALPHA – The Alpha Rifle and Pistol Club will be hosting the annualSavannah Marcell Memorial Silhouette Shoot Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Will be held at Alpha Rifle and Pistol Club …

Midwest Walleye Challenge 61a1s

Ever wish you could get paid to fish? Well, don’t quit your day job, but do get out on the water this summer for the Midwest Walleye Challenge — you’ll have the chance to win cash …

Embrace Michigan beaches but respect the water 1o1p72

Summer’s here and the waters beckon! For the added safety of residents and visitors, many Michigan state parks offer buoyed swim areas and the Great Lakes flag warning system Memorial Day …

Opinion

The Implications of Telling a Lie 2z1u6o

Dear Reader, Let’s consider what it means when someone tells a lie. Whether it’s told to one person or many—depending on the liar’s available platforms—the essence …

Letter to the Editor 5/21 n1o5o

Dear Iron County voters, It is estimated that 700,000 Michiganders will lose Medicaid insurance if the current budget bill in Washington es. It will also decrease funding to local hospitals which …

Obituaries
Naomi Ropiak
CRYSTAL FALLS — Naomi A. Ropiak, 85, ed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Iron County Medical Care Facility.  The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Daniel Dapaah will officiate. The burial will take place at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Crystal Falls. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Naomi’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.
Eugene amani
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dr. Eugene Rudolph amani, 79, a cardiologist, ed away at home in Washington, D.C., on March 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. The cause was complications from frontotemporal dementia. His memorial service will be private. Donations in Gene's memory can be made towww.capitalcaring.org, or to the National Cathedral School for Girls, www.ncs.org. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Lloyd “Don” Johnson
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — Lloyd Donald Johnson, 72, ed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at The Shores of Lake Phalen in Maplewood. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at noon at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Iron River with Fr. Daniel Fosu to officiate. Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations in Don’s name to the Iron River Alcoholics Anonymous. The family would like to thank Don Powell and Dr. Robert Han for all their help and . Condolences may be expressed to the family of Lloyd Donald Johnson online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
Edward Dzarnowski
CASPIAN — Edward P. Dzarnowski, 81, ed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. A visitation will be held Friday, May 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.  A Liturgy of the Word service will follow at 12:30 p.m. with Fr. Daniel Fosu to officiate.  Interment will be in Resthaven Cemetery. The West Side Veterans will accord Military Rites at the graveside. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Edward P. Dzarnowski online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
Lillian Tschury
IRON RIVER — Lillian F. Tschury, 98, ed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital. Private family services will be held. Interment will be in Sidnaw Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Lillian F. Tschury online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com. Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home of Iron River.
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