2/10/2026

CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Police are investigating a snowmobile crash that resulted in the death of a 44-year-old woman on Friday.  The accident near the Marquette and Alger County line.  The investigation is being conducted by the Chocolay Township Police, Marquette County Sheriff Special Operations and the Michigan DNR. It is still ongoing.  The release says it is believed that the woman hit a dip in the trail, which caused her and her sled to leave the trail.

2/10/2026

BESSEMER - Marty’s Goldenaires, has been invited to represent the state of Michigan in a parade at the nation’s capital for America’s 250th birthday. That dream opportunity comes with a hefty price tag for travel, transportation and lodging to Washington D.C. To help cover expenses, a GoFundMe page has been set up with a goal of $30,000. As of Monday, nearly $12,000 has been raised. Any and all help is appreciated.   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-martys-goldenaires-reach-dc-parade

2/09/2026

CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP - A multi-car pile-up on M-28 near Marquette resulted in multiple injuries and a highway shutdown.  The Chocolay Township Police and Fire crews were first called to a single-vehicle rollover accident at 1:32 p.m. Friday afternoon.  Police say traffic was backed up when they arrived. White-out conditions and poor visibility resulted in a chain reaction of accidents until police shut down M-28. Several patients were transported to UPHS Marquette and Munising Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Temporary shelters were set up for victims.  Marquette County Victim Services were called in to assist the parties involved.  No fatalities reported.