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Over the years, Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly has developed special connections with the seniors in the region. The organization has also grown strong relationships with many college students, including brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha, who help cut wood for seniors’ homes and drive around the area to pick …

This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Andrew Lorinsor. Find the original story here. In a significant visit to the UP, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Assistant Secretary for Mine Health and Safety Chris Williamson toured the Cleveland-Cliffs Tilden mine in Ishpeming. They say their visit …

The Finlandia Foundation National earns a prestigious award from Finland for its work to Save Finland in America. Recently The Finlandia Foundation National received the Finnish Expatriate of the Year Award, established by the Finland Society in 1983. The honor is awarded to a Finn who demonstrates exceptional success in …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… Houghton defeated West Iron County 3-1 (22-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-19). Sophie Hebert had 13 kills and 3 blocks for the Gremlins; Laney Johnson had 32 assists, 11 digs, 4 blocks and 2 aces; …

With the regular season in the books, the Western Peninsula Athletic Conference has revealed its Copper Division All-Conference Football team. Kingsford’s Gavin Grondin was honored as Player of the Year, Mason Tappy from Kingsford was named Defensive Player of the Year, Lucas Thoune from Menominee was picked as Lineman of …

Copper Shores’ Bridges program continues to grow and impact individuals and families in the Copper Country. Copper Shores Bridges works throughout the foundation’s region of influence to provide financial education opportunities to residents. The program has steadily grown since launching, and recently added five new professional facilitators. The five new …

Houghton’s path to winning the Michigan Municipal League’s Community Excellence Award in 2024 was unique. The city focused on its residents and volunteers who helped create a place people want to be in the downtown. Many municipalities focus on the concrete, infrastructure, and funding to reinvigorate the community when going …

The Summit Lake Fire burns 304 acres of forest in the McCormick wilderness. Firefighter crews report that the fire has been 38 percent contained. Responders continue to prioritize areas near private lands. Moderately dry conditions in the region increase the probability of fire detection and movement. A reconnaissance flight on …

This story was produced by My UP News anchor Rebecca Bartleme. Find the original story here. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has the numbers on how many Michiganders cast their ballot. More than 245,000 citizens came out to vote early. If you plan on voting early, there is still …

A Hancock resident of Ward Two will step forward for candidacy on November 5th. Dean Woodbeck has submitted himself as a write-in candidate for the seat on the city council representing Ward Two in the city of Hancock. Woodbeck has lived for nearly four decades and served 12 years with …