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” … in the new old fashioned way”

CHASSELL — One of the elements that makes the holiday season so special in the continuation of long-standing traditions. For decades the Houghton County community of Chassell has demonstrated how to celebrate in style with its "Old Fashioned Christmas in Chassell. The celebration gets ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

CALUMET – Snow was lightly falling Saturday evening as dozens of people gathered in the Calumet's new park space, referred to as Calumet Commons, for the inaugural Calumet Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Put on by Main Street Calumet, friends, families, and neighbors of all ages gathered to ...

Kingsford man sentenced for child sexual exploitation

MARQUETTE – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Timothy VerHey announced that Dalton Wayne Braun, 36, of Kingsford, was sentenced to 360 months in prison followed by 120 months of supervised release for the sexual exploitation of a child. During sentencing, U.S. District Judge ...

Lighting the night

HANCOCK – Hancock’s Lights the Night holiday celebration has been successful, with more than 25 Hancock businesses with displays set up at various camp sites throughout the Hancock City Campground. So far hundreds of motorists have been driving through the campground to view the holiday ...

Drawing attention

HOUGHTON COUNTY – A resolution under consideration of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners is receiving backlash, both in favor and in opposition, particularly on social media. The regular December meeting of the County Board is scheduled for 6 p.m. today in the Circuit Court ...