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Hancock Volleyball Heads to Semifinals – Wednesday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The Hancock High School volleyball team is headed to the state tournament semifinals, after a 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-18) victory over Atlanta in last night’s quarterfinal match. The Bulldogs will face Clarkston Everest Collegiate, which dispatched Ubly in straight …

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Dunkin’ Donuts of Houghton hosts Grand Opening at the new Memorial Drive location

After a few weeks of busy mornings, Dunkin Donuts in Houghton invites the community to fill the new business this afternoon. Dunkin Donuts recently opened a location on M-26 in Houghton last month. The new coffee and breakfast spot offers the national chain’s classic breakfast options like donuts, sandwiches, and …

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Not MI Species Web Series to discuss invasive Himalayan Balsam in the Upper Peninsula

Michigan DNR’s Not MI Species takes a look at a new invasive species located in the Upper Peninsula. Over the year the Michigan DNR has brought awareness of invasive species popping up throughout the state with its web information series, Not MI Species. Tomorrow the daytime webinar will take a …

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A Norway man extradited from California was bound over to circuit court

A Norway man extradited from California to Dickinson County was bound over to circuit court on Thursday. Trentin McWilliams 23 years old of Norway, was extradited from California in September on several felony charges in Dickinson County. The Michigan attorney general’s office accuses McWilliams of sexually assaulting two minors on …

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Au Train Dam does not have funds for necessary upgrades

This story was produced by My UP News correspondent Jessica Goska. Find the original story here. After an unprecedented draining of the Forest Lake reservoir in Au Train, water levels are trickling their way back up. At the same time, the owner of the 124-year-old pair of dams is telling …

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Copper Country Angel Mission and Salvation Army partner to create a central registry for Angel Tree programs

The Copper Country Angel Mission and Salvation Army of Hancock partner for a second time in the winter. Earlier in the month, they partnered to create a larger space for the annual Coat the Copper Country Coat drive. But instead of delivering warmth to the Keweenaw Peninsula kids, this time, …

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Learn about how the Chamber of Commerce can help businesses while at Business After Hours

Many might see the Chamber of Commerce often at ribbon cuttings and grand openings in the Copper Country. However, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce offers several benefits to area businesses and leaders. On Thursday the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce invites prospective new members and current chamber members to Chamber 101 …

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Hancock Volleyball in State Quarterfinal Tonight – Tuesday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The Hancock High School volleyball team will face Atlanta in a state tournament quarterfinal game tonight at 7:00 in Manistique. The Bulldogs bring an overall record of  24-6-2 into the match. The Huskies are 36-4-1. The winner will advance …

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LBFE prepares to serve over 1,200 meals during Thanksgiving

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly will serve over 1,200 meals across the Copper Country on Thanksgiving Day. Ahead of the big holiday and annual tradition for many elderly friends, the organization has begun organizing volunteers. The Thanksgiving meal locations around the area include sit-in sites and delivery sites serving …

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The village of Ahmeek receives $80,000 for road safety planning from the U.S. Department of Transportation

9.3 million dollars of federal funds will support communities in Mcihigan creating safer roadways. To limit serious injuries and deaths on the road, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program has awarded 9.3 million dollars to Michigan communities. Last week senators Debbie Stabenow and …

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