On this week’s Copper Country Today, Rick Allen talks with Bonnie DeCaire-Jones and Will Dorman about the Houghton County Fair. HoCo Fair In the second segment, Rick is joined by Mason and Linda Kinnunen from the Friends of the Huron Mountains as they discuss their opposition to the Summit Lake …

The head of Houghton Community Broadcasting Stephen Marks is part of a group of industry leaders elected to the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors. Marks is the President and CEO of The Marks Group out of Alpena. He was elected to the board on Tuesday at the MAB’s …

The pasty is an iconic staple in the Upper Peninsula, synonymous with its mining heritage and those who brought it here.  Folks will come from all over this weekend to celebrate its long time part of the Copper Country at the 15th Annual Pastyfest. “Pasties originated in Cornwall, England and …

The former Hancock Central High School on Quincy Street is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The National Park Service sent a letter to the city of Hancock dated July 31st to inform them of their decision. The previous historic district ended at City Hall and did …

The City of Hancock may soon have a completely updated transit fleet. The city council approved new contract with MDOT at their regular meeting Wednesday which will allow the city to get two new buses. Hancock City Manager Glenn Anderson said increases in the state’s budget for transit has made …

The waterways of the Keweenaw are meant to be enjoyed by everyone but problems can arise when motorized and non-motorized recreationists find themselves in close proximity. The Hancock City Council heard complaints from a couple of residents at their regular meeting Wednesday about jet skis coming too close to kayaks …

The permanent bridge over Swedetown Creek may be installed much sooner than originally expected. The culvert on M-203 in Hancock was completely washed out during the June flood. A temporary one-lane bridge with a traffic light was installed but the Michigan Department of Transportation said it would likely be next …

Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are in town to meet with local leaders. Representatives from the Federal Highway Administration were in the area Wednesday to discuss what financial help they can offer with road repair. While the FHA is able to cover 80 percent of the costs of …

Jeff A. Percifield, 45, a resident of Milwaukee, WI passed away on June 10, 2018. A memorial service will be held at the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11:00 am with Pastor Jared Howard to officiate. Friends may call at the Erickson Crowley Peterson …

A group of young innovative thinkers are talking a hands-on approach to solving a long time problem in the Keweenaw.  The trio known as the Whiz Kids may have come up with a modern day use for stamp sands and could soon be using it as a construction material. Many …