Stambaugh News

Leaders of the Columbus Avenue business district are touting the first in a series of new memorial benches being installed along the Bay City corridor.

“Over the past 30 years, I have been surrounded by school administrators from all over the state of Michigan and to this day, he ranks among the very best”

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

Robert C. Johnson, 80, Stambaugh Township, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the Iron County Community Hospital in Iron River. via The Daily News

“You really notice the neighborhoods when you are on foot, especially when you've got to go up and ring their doorbell”

Mike Rasdorf, 17, of Bay City hauls a set of worn tires out of his backyard and into his driveway on 17th Street. via Bay City Times

“I can sentence you to serve the maximum time allowed by law”

A Caspian man who failed to appear for sentencing in Iron County Trial Court on March 17, has been arrested in Stambaugh Township by Iron County Sheriff's deputies. via The Daily News

Upper Peninsula residents looking for an end to seemingly endless winter weather had an April Fool's joke played on them. via WFRV

“If this board were to grant the easement, you would be giving up ownership of real property which will have a real impact on the property value. The county can sell it, but it can't give it away. The state will not allow that.”

The Iron County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday rejected a request for an easement across county-owned land in Stambaugh Township, but in a 3-2 vote offered a license for a road as an alternative. via The Daily News

Janice M. Kolbas, age 78, of Gaastra, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the Iron River Care Center, Iron River. via The Daily News

Michigan State Police troopers from the Iron Mountain State Police Satellite Post in Iron River are seeking public assistance in a hit and run accident in Stambaugh Township. via The Daily News

“I believe that Mark Valesano is a top-notch candidate for the office”

After serving as the sheriff in Iron County for nearly 19 years, Robert Remondini has announced that he would not seek re-election this year. via The Daily News

“You've told me that story twice today.”

Lucille Dorothy LaCosse, 88, former Stambaugh resident, peacefully passed into the loving arms of Jesus Wednesday, Feb.13, 2008. via The Daily News

“It's not something you just pass a law and make happen”

Michigan Township Association Executive Director Larry Merrill isn't necessarily against consolidation and regional efforts in a broad sense, but worries about this effort to bring attention to the issue and ... via Chelsea Standard-Heritage Newspapers-...

Andrea "Andy" R. Hereau, 87, of Iron River, passed away Jan. 23, 2008, at the Iron County Community Hospital. via The Daily News

William C. Lassi, 90, of Powers, formerly of Stambaugh, passed away Saturday, Jan. via The Daily News

“I can't pay these bills when there is no budget”

Stress over 2007 landfill spending led to heated words between two Wexford County officials. via Northern Michigan News

Staff Writer CRYSTAL FALLS- Efforts by citizens of Iron County to recall two Iron County Commissioners has been halted, as those seeking the recall of the commissioners have failed to acquire the necessary ... via The Daily News

Frank Groeneveld, 81, of Crystal Falls, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, at Marquette General Hospital. via The Daily News

Ralph E. Sutton, 76, of Kingsford, passed away Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at his home. via The Daily News

Business owners along Columbus Avenue certainly hope so. The recent construction projects in the area are part of a multi-year effort that has resulted in more than $75 million in renovations and improvements ... via MLive.com