Category Archives: News

Baraga County lights up neighborhoods with the Holiday Decor Tour
Twinkling lights, giant snowmen, jolly old Saint Nick, and snowflakes fill up front lawns this time of the year. And some communities want to share the area's beautiful displays with the Upper Peninsu...
Site Staff Dec 17, 2024

The Village of Laurium considers becoming a city
The Village of Laurium might become the City of Laurium. Laurium's village council has begun considering raising the village's status to a city in the state of Michigan. Village Manager Ian Lewis says...
Site Staff Dec 17, 2024

Micaela Geborkoff earns a $2,500 scholarship from the SpartanNash Our Family Scholarship program in 2024
A Michigan Technological University student from Chassell earns a SpartanNash Our Family Scholarship. Recently SpartanNash, a food solutions company, announced it has awarded 25 students across the co...
Site Staff Dec 17, 2024

Michigan legislature passes awaited unemployment reforms
This story was produced by My UP News Correspondent Andrew Lorinsor. Find the full story here. The Michigan State Legislature has passed significant reforms to the state's unemployment system, restori...
Site Staff Dec 17, 2024

Isle Royale will soon open applications for the Artist-in-Residence program
Babbling brooks, chipping birds, and nature inspire visitors who travel to Isle Royale National Park each summer. And for those that truly connect with the island's natural world the park service offe...
Site Staff Dec 16, 2024

Aspirus Health adds Bella Nutini to team of primary care providers
Aspirus Health adds a Hancock native to the Aspirus Houghton Clinic's team of staff. Aspirus Health proudly announced last week the healthcare system has added Bella Nutini, a Certified physician assi...
Site Staff Dec 16, 2024

Houghton County seeks a new member for the county planning commission
Houghton County seeks a member of the community to fill a vacancy on the county planning commission. In November the county opened applications for a vacant seat on the Houghton County Planning Commis...
Site Staff Dec 16, 2024

Northern Michigan University and Invest UP partner to create the Wildcat Collective: Leaders of Honor & Ambition program
Northern Michigan University and Invest UP plan to launch a new program in 2025 to empower students. The new Wildcat Collective Leaders of Honor and Ambition program will work with participating stude...
Site Staff Dec 16, 2024

Northern Michigan University and Invest UP partner to create the Wildcat Collective: Leaders of Honor & Ambition program
Northern Michigan University and Invest UP plan to launch a new program in 2025 to empower students. The new Wildcat Collective Leaders of Honor and Ambition program will work with participating stude...
Site Staff Dec 16, 2024

Hancock Public Schools plans to sell former bus garage in downtown Hancock
Hancock Public Schools announces it will sell the district's former bus garage in the city. Hancock Public Schools has begun accepting purchase offers for 325 Franklin Street. The property has an appr...
Site Staff Dec 16, 2024