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It takes a lot of support to operate and maintain the crown jewel of Calumet. The Calumet Theatre’s dedicated board of directors works throughout the year to keep track of restoration projects, book acts for the stage, and coordinate volunteers for events and programs. In the last couple of years, …

The start of the school year can be the start of a new flu season. Around the start of school medical professionals suggest parents ensure their child’s immunizations are current. The fall is a great time to update vaccination shots says Aspirus Keweenaw Pediatric Doctor James Black, because parents are …

The Michigan Technological University’s College of Computing adds new faculty members. Assistant Professor Amna Mazen and Professor of Practice Victoria Walters will join the College of Computing’s team of educators in the Department of Applied Computing. The Department of Computer Science will add four new faculty to the team. New …

Copper Shores Outreach and Education offers a free training program to address suicide prevention. Next week Copper Shores Outreach and Education will host a free QPR training session at the Portage Lake District Library. QPR or questions Persuade, and refer, asks residents in the copper country to look out for …

This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Jessica Potila. Find the original story here. The Keweenaw County Search and Rescue team is asking for community support as they host a pork and raffle fundraiser at Mohawk Horizons School on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The team …

The League of Women Voters of the Copper Country announces the region’s nonpartisan voter guide has been made available to the public. During election cycles, the League of Women Voters works to inform their communities about upcoming ballot issues and share information about office candidates. The League Women Voters of …

This story was produced by My UP News Anchor Rebecca Bartleme. Find the original story here. Mark your calendars and clear out your medicine cabinets. National Drug Take Back Day is later this month. The Drug Enforcement Agency says too often unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong …

For close to fifty years the Copper Country Community Arts Council has provided space for regional artists to share their talents. In December the CCCAC will host the 48th annual Poor Artists Sale in Calumet. The program and event offer space for artists to sell handcrafted pottery and items, paintings, …

A motion to add evidence to the Jacob Kempainen case was denied in Houghton County 12th Circuit Court. On Monday a motion hearing was held for Jacob Kempainen in Houghton County’s 12th circuit court, presided by Judge Brittany Bulleit. Defense attorney David Gemingani requested the counseling sessions of a minor …

Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard on anyone. Tomorrow the Omega House will host a special presentation on Grief and healing with a keynote speaker from Northern Michigan University. Doctor Yan Ciupak will lead the Transforming Grief: The Spiral Journey of Grieving and Healing tomorrow evening at …