Chassell News Archives

Edward "Ed" William Mattson, 71, a resident of Chassell, passed away in the early morning of January 24, 2008, at Portage Health System following a lengthy illness. via The Daily Mining Gazette

“Name one college you can go to for $2,800”

Post secondary education is expensive, and most people attending or planning to attend a university or trade school would probably appreciate receiving a financial boost beyond their traditional loans or ... via The Daily Mining Gazette

Francis C. "Butch" Burkman, 79, a resident of Heritage Manor in Houghton , passed away Jan. via The Daily Mining Gazette

“I still think it's really important to have time for the little kids, too”

HANCOCK - It's hard to miss Amy Johnson's pasty shop, located in the Upper Peninsula on U.S. 41 just north of a curve that takes you into or out of downtown Hancock. via Press & Argus

“We're looking at more ways to get money into the classroom.”

DMG Writer CHASSELL - Chassell Township Schools are investigating a number of cost-saving options in an attempt to funnel more money into classroom offerings, according to the district's superintendent. via The Daily Mining Gazette

“They decided it wasn't in their long-term strategy to own and operate an emergency service in this part of the Upper Peninsula”

Mercy Ambulance Service is changing owners again, but it will still provide emergency service from Chassell to Copper Harbor. via The Daily Mining Gazette

“The walls are still standing but the roof had caved in, a section of the roof, and a section of the floor into the basement.”

Firefighters battled a house fire for nearly seven hours early Saturday morning on a country road outside of Chassell. via The Daily Mining Gazette

“We want to find out more from our politicians what they are going to do to help veterans and what we can do to help it go smoothly through”

Veterans' concerns will be the topic of discussion Saturday at a meeting of Upper Peninsula veterans with state and federal legislators. via The Daily Mining Gazette