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A great way to spend a rainy Halloween night will take place in Chassell. Trick-or-treaters who want to keep their costume pristine or don’t want to travel the neighborhood in the drizzle can attend a Halloween party with the Chassell Lions Club. From 6 to 8 pm, the Lions Club …

Five percent of visitors traveling to Michigan recreate in the Upper Peninsula but spend more than one and a half billion dollars in the region. Recently Visit Keweenaw shared data gathered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, tracking visitor spending around the state for Michigan‘s tourism economy.  The region saw …

This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Brianna McLean. Find the original story here. Eagle Mine is holding its bi-annual community forums this week at the Powell, Michigamme and Humboldt townships halls.  These forums are an opportunity for the public to learn about the current mine operations, safety …

U.S. Forest Service officials warn hikers of ‘zombie’ trees this Halloween. Not quite as dangerous as the ghouls in Night of the Living Dead. Zombie trees, appear alive but are dead or decaying on the inside.  These trees often are impacted by invasive insects or diseases. The forest service says …

This story was produced by My UP News Anchor Rebecca Bartleme. Find the original story here.         According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are more than twice as likely to get hit by a car on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Michigan State Police troopers want …

Over a quarter million voters have already cast ballots in Michigan. Two years ago voters passed proposal two that expanded voting opportunities. In February counties and municipalities organized the first early voting centers. Early voting turnout during February and August concerned Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly when the center was …

Hancock’s chickens have come home to roost. Last night the Hancock city council passed the city’s animal ordinance. The framework of the language now allows a household up to four chickens on the property. However, city residents voiced concern that the language proposed remains vague in key areas. Such as …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The regular high school volleyball season wraps up tonight… Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City in the annual Torch Lake Trophy match. Chassell travels to Watersmeet Baraga visits Ewen-Trout Creek. L’Anse hosts Ontonagon. Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Schools Athletics …

Fall starts the holiday season. First comes Halloween and trick or treating. Followed by Thanksgiving with the family, and then Christmas. And New Year’s Eve celebrations close out the year. In between the holiday parties though many will select the perfect gift for those special in their life. A major …

Just like how technology can make life better. It can sometimes aid harmful behaviors. Over the past decade vaporized tobacco products have grown in popularity. While adult smokers claim vaping has helped decrease the amount of cigarettes they consume. Researchers say vaporized tobacco products still increase a person’s exposure to …