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MLS Realtors donate to Backpacks for Kids

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Greater Iron Mountain Area MLS Realtors are starting off 2024 with their first $500 donation to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church to support the Backpacks for Kids meals program. Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group selected the non-profit organization as they saw the ...

Engel speaks at Golden K about Almost Home Animal Shelter

KINGSFORD — Life presents many challenges every day. Some are met head-on while others require a bit of ingenuity. At times it requires thinking outside the box, like when winter events are scheduled and there is little or no snow. Communities in the U.P. have valiantly put together ...

Donation to the VA

Members from the Iron Mountain Lodge 338 of the Masonic Service Association donated $1,000 from the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation to the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. The funding will be used to support suicide prevention initiatives and special needs that truly help veterans. ...

Walters speaks to Golden K about the ski club

KINGSFORD — With the Pine Mountain Ski Tournaments in full swing, we are reminded of the saying “A bad day on the slopes is better than a good day at work.” This event is paramount to our community in terms of economy, camaraderie, and pride. Bill Roberts rang the bell, summoning ...

Golden K hosts children’s Valentine’s party

KINGSFORD — Valentine’s Day is traditionally a celebration of romance and love. Each year, the members of the Golden K host a Valentine’s party to celebrate with the special needs children in the area. Members arrived early to set up tables and craft area, fill treat bags, and prepare snacks. Many hands make light work and members were appreciative of the extra help received. Bill Roberts called a brief meeting to order. Alyce Derwinski accompanied on the piano as members sang “God Bless America.” The “welcome song” was sung for the guests: Lucy and Jack Krznarich, ...

Post 50 fish fry set for tonight

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will host a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today at the hall. The dinners will include a choice of smelt, three-piece cod or 10 fried shrimp, along with fries, baked beans and coleslaw. Cost is $13 per plate. Dine-in or take out is available. The post will conduct fish fries weekly.