Iron River News

An investigation is continuing following the discovery of several containers holding suspicious liquids in Iron River on May 8. The first report came at 11:30 a.m., when an eight-year-old boy was exposed to an unknown liquid while using the playground equipment at Bachman Park.

The Iron County Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Sale Trail and Flea Market on Saturday, June 15.

The Department of Natural Resources' Western Upper Peninsula Citizens' Advisory Council will meet in Houghton County on Monday, May 20, at the Windsor Center Auditorium, located at 612 West Adams St., Iron River.

According to the Michigan State Police, the child encountered a bottle of an unknown liquid while playing on playground equipment in Bachman Park in Iron River.

At a May 1 special meeting, the Iron County Board of Commissioners discussed the reopening of the Cooks Run fish hatchery.

On behalf of the city of Iron River, Mayor Tarry Tarsi receives a check for $559,000 from Jen Tucker of Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

WHAT: The Michigan Department of Transportation will have a public meeting to discuss plans for M-189 construction, including information about detours.

CoVantage Credit Union employees will be hosting a bake sale on Friday, May 3, beginning at 9 a.m. at its Crystal Falls and the Iron River locations.

The uncertain future of the city's iron ore settling ponds was discussed during the April Caspian City Commission meeting.

A large cast has been working hard for months in preparation for the West End Players' production of "The Sound of Music" at the Windsor Center in Iron River.

Deputies believe alcohol and speed led to a one-vehicle accident reported at 6:45 a.m. on April 21 on Sunset Shores Road in Bates Township.

During a special meeting April 18, City Manager Perry Franzoi presented information to the Iron River City Council about possible budget and personnel cuts to the police department, along with other options to reduce spending from city's general fund.

A 19-year-old Iron River man is in the hospital and being treated for facial and bone injuries after he lost control of his car and crashed into a tree.