Even though Halloween hasn’t come yet, some people are already thinking about the happiest time of the year. Recently the Portage Health Auxiliary announced details for this year’s Lights of Love Ceremony on December 5th. The Light of Love decorates a Christmas tree in the Upper Peninsula Health Systems Portage …
Read More »Jets Volleyball Takes Two – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball last night… At the Jeffers triangular, the Jets defeated Ewen-Trout Creek 2-1 (25-22, 23-25, 25-20). Reegan Kinnunen had 3 aces, 7 digs and 5 kills; Elizabeth Halonen 10 assists, 2 aces, and 15 digs; and …
Read More »Ghouls take over the Orpheum Theater before Halloween
With Halloween only a couple of days away many people will get into the spooky season with a few scary movies. Horror films have been enjoyed by many generations over the years. From the silent film era, with such film classics like Nosferatu, The Phantom of the Opera, and Dr. …
Read More »Soil Boring work near the Agate Bridge starts next week
MI TRALE warns ORV riders of soil boring work taking place near Agate Bridge next week. MI TRALE announced last week that soil boring will take place on each side of the Agate Bridge on the SB ORV Trail between November 4th and 5th. The work is a part of …
Read More »Copper Shores Community Health Foundation introduces a new way to impact Giving Tuesday in 2024
The month to give thanks will start at the end of the week. November leads up to families coming together on Thanksgiving. And Giving Tuesday, which has become a special occasion in the Copper Country over the past several years with the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation organizing a fundraising …
Read More »Houghton Citizens organize school bond millage Q&A with Scott MacInnes
Residents in Houghton and Portage Township decide on the HPTS school bond extension millage in just a few days. In recent weeks residents may notice new political signs, calling for a vote no on the proposed school district millage. Those signs have been placed by residents concerned that the district …
Read More »Michigan State Police seek to fill open post positions across the state
This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Goska. Find the original story here. Michigan State Police (MSP) held a hiring event on October 24 at the Eighth District Headquarters for local trooper and motor carrier positions. “There are vacancies everywhere throughout the state,” explained Community Service Trooper …
Read More »UPPCO begins drawdown at the Victoria Reservoir today
UPPCO will undergo an early drawdown at the Victoria Reservoir today. The Upper Peninsula Power Company announced on Friday the Victoria Reservoir will undergo an early drawdown to support ongoing maintenance at the powerhouse facility. The company will lower the reservoir level over several days. UPPCO reminds visitors headed to …
Read More »Lions Crush Titans; Packers Lose Love in Win – Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school volleyball tonight… Jeffers hosts Ewen-Trout Creek and Watersmeet in a triangular. L’Anse welcomes Ontonagon for Parents Night. Calumet High School will open the football playoffs with a Division Six district semifinal Saturday afternoon at Kingsley, just …
Read More »Tech Football Wins 14th-Straight Miner’s Cup – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school football Saturday… Lake Linden-Hubbell closed its season by outscoring Ontonagon 44-36. Nate St. Onge ran for 178 yards on 26 attempts, and scored three touchdowns and three two-point conversions. Josh Daavettila added 48 yards on 12 …
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