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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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …