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Houghton honors a long-time friend of the community, Betty Chavis. Last night the city council declared September 28th, 2024 as Betty Chavis Day in Houghton. Chavis has been a friend to the community since moving to the area to work with Michigan Technological University in 1989. “This is a proclamation …

This story was produced by My UP News Digital Reporter Schyler Perkins, find the original story here. A medical examiner in Ontonagon has confirmed a body found on Lake Superior over the weekend belonged to a kayaker who was last seen in July. Tuesday afternoon, a spokesperson for Michigan State …

Who cares for the caregivers in a community? Over a six-week online workshop, the Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress will host an online workshop aimed at giving caregivers the tools to help reduce stress and anxiety. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop is designed for nonprofessional and informal family …

The Nature Conservancy connects the east and west sides of the Mary Macdonald Preserve at Horseshoe Harbor. Today TNC announced it has purchased 24 acres of land in Keweenaw County from a private landowner. The purchase adds another five miles of protected shoreline to Keweenaw County. Between the nature conservancy …

Franklin Township’s supervisor is added to the Michigan Township Association Board of Directors. Mary Sears, Supervisor for Franklin Township, has recently been named the District 1 Director of the Michigan Township Association board of directors. The role encompasses Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties. The Michigan Township Association serves 1240 …

This story was originally published by My UP News. Find the story here. Isle Royale National Park announced the opening of the Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) application period for the 2025 and 2026 Seasons. Beginning November 1, 2024, commercial operators offering guided land-based tours, including backcountry trips, day hikes, and …

Connecting Houghton takes a lot of hard work, volunteers, and dedication to a community. Last week the Michigan Municipal League announced Houghton as the 2024 winner of the Community Excellence Award. Houghton’s award marks the first time in 11 years that the traveling trophy has found its home in the …

There are less than 45 days until the election. And by Friday there’s less than 38 days until November 5th. On Friday the League of Women Voters in the Copper Country will host its election candidate forum in Houghton County. Inviting candidates in portage township races to meet residents. As …

After many volunteer hours, the Big Annie statue fund has surpassed a major goal of the project. Since 2022 the statue fund’s committee has gathered the community for fundraisers and collected donations while at several area events. And now the fund has collected enough money to make a down payment …

This story was produced by MyUPNews’ Jessica Goska. Find the original story here. Heath advocates are warning parents about the dangers of electronic cigarettes as nearly 14 percent of Michigan high school students report using them. The Michigan Youth Tobacco Survey found that at least 95 percent of those students …