Iron Mountain News

The crowds cheered, the music blasted, and the horns blared. But today's Iron Mountain/Kingsford Independence Day parade was about more than just celebrating.

Bethel L. Samson, 86, of Iron Mountain, Mi. died Friday, June 26, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital.

For many, fireworks are the ultimate symbol of the Fourth of July. But now sparks are flying over rising prices and even a possible shortage.

Dickinson County's biggest art show of the year went off without a hitch on Saturday afternoon in Iron Mountain.

If you've ever tried riding your bike in Dickinson County, you know it's not easy or safe, dodging cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

A 19-year-old Iron Mountain man is heading to jail for nine months on drug charges.

A woman who was well known for spotlighting issues facing people over the age of 50 has died.

They're not quite what lawmakers had in mind when they passed the $110 billion stimulus package in an effort to boost the struggling national economy.

Shipping, pricing, and organizing....somebody's got to do it, and luckily for the Dickinson County economy, it's these local residents.

Rev. Dr. Douglas H. "Doug" Peterson, age 60, of Zeeland, died on Tuesday afternoon, May 27, 2008, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center of Battle Creek, following a lengthy illness.

John A. Newkirk, M.D., 93, of Green Valley, formerly of Iron Mountain, passed on March 30, 2008, in Tucson, Ariz.

' A former Iron Mountain Schools official was honored as the recipient of this year's Michigan Association of School Administrators Hall of Fame Award.

The Iron Mountain Department of Public Works reports that the albino deer born at City Park last week is doing fine.

Iron Mountain's girls finally got the better of Kingsford and the Flivvers' Josh Droese expanded his skills in a quad high school track meet at Mountaineer Stadium here Monday.

Before I get into the real substance of this column, I want to offer a little warning. via Lansing State Journal

Doris E. Anderson, 85, of 2600 South Hill Road in Gladstone went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2008. via The Daily News

“I tried getting its attention to get it to look at me for a picture, but it was too busy hunting. It's definitely less leery than a month ago”

' A coyote that has been lurking around the Crystal Lake area for the past month made another appearance this week. via The Daily News

General Election on Nov. 4 By JIM ANDERSON News Editor IRON MOUNTAIN - Three candidates are seeking the office of prosecuting attorney in Dickinson County. via The Daily News

An Iron Mountain woman was taken to the hospital after being rear-ended by a vehicle driven by Nicole Strutz, 25, of Iron Mountain at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. via The Daily News

“There's a lot of discussing, planning and what not that needs to happen on this process”

' A private proposal to develop condos, a convention center and small shops on Escanaba's waterfront received some public criticism at Thursday's planning commission meeting - ' even though the item was removed ... via The Daily Press