Community Corner
π± See which Crystal Falls students earned Bay College scholarships this fall
And check out Lunch with Santa on the Crystal Falls Patch calendar

Hello again Crystal Falls! Weβre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donβt miss out, keep going! βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- See which Crystal Falls students earned Bay College scholarships this fall
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Morning flurries; cloudy, with a high of 23 and low of 11 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Friday: Cold with a little snow, temps: high: 22, low: 0.
- Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of 7 and low of 0 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Bay scholarship recipients for fall semester (dailypress.net) β Several Crystal Falls students have been recognized with Bay College scholarships for the fall 2025 semester, including awards honoring local families and educators. The long list of recipients from across the U.P. highlights how many area communities, including Crystal Falls, are benefiting from memorial and community-funded scholarships this academic year.
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πΈ Around Crystal Falls
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π Upcoming Events in Crystal Falls
β Featured events β
- Lunch with Santa
Young's Golf - Recreation - Dining, 159 Young's Lane, Crystal Falls
11:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Hall Open for Utility and Tax Collections
Forest Park Elementary School Crystal Falls, MI 49920
8:00 am
Wednesday December 17
π£ Crystal Falls Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Bake Sale at Bigariβs | Northwoods Animal Shelter
Bigari Ace Hardware , 605 Selden Rd #189-S , Iron River
9:00 am - IRON RIVER β Holiday Party
612 W Adams St , Iron River
5:30 pm - Regular City Council Meeting
Kingsford City Hall , 305 S Carpenter Ave , Kingsford
6:30 pm - Hall Open for Utility and Tax Collections
Forest Park Elementary School Crystal Falls, MI 49920
8:00 am - City of Kingsford Christmas Event
Kingsford High School , 431 Hamilton Ave , Kingsford
4:30 pm - Planning Commission Meeting
Kingsford City Hall , 305 S Carpenter Ave , Kingsford
6:30 pm - Pat Lowery At Homestead Lodge
Ski Brule , 397 Brule Mountain Rd , Iron River
5:00 pm - New Yearβs Dinner, Fireworks & Torchlight Parade
Ski Brule , 397 Brule Mountain Rd , Iron River
9:00 am - Brule Bash 2026
Ski Brule , 397 Brule Mountain Rd , Iron River
9:00 am
Friday December 12
Monday December 15
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Saturday March 21
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Marine Travelift posted a job opening for MIG Welder in Crystal Falls. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Crystal Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Falls here.
π Nearby News
Iron Mountain
- Warren Miller ski film to be shown at the Braumart (ironmountaindailynews.com)
- βHighly variable' winter predicted for UP (ironmountaindailynews.com)
- Firearm deer harvest drops in U.P. and statewide in 2025 (miningjournal.net)
Kingsford
- Dickinson band to perform free Christmas concert (ironmountaindailynews.com)
- Another UP Inn That Bit the Dust: The Aerotel Lodge, Dickinson County (99wfmk.com)
Ok Crystal Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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