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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 …

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 …

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 …

The Summit Lake Fire grows to 304 acres in the McCormick Wilderness. On Thursday the National Forest Services release its latest update on the Summit Lake Wildfire. The area received 2/5ths of an inch of rain between Wednesday and Thursday, which moderated the fire’s behavior. Cloud cover and cooler temperatures …

Douglas Edward Makela has been found guilty by a jury in the Houghton County 12 circuit court. Makela was arrested in September 2022 for resisting arrest and obstructing an officer. Due to an understaffed prosecutor’s office, and factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Makela’s case was delayed until County Prosecutor …