The Copper Country Angel Mission and Salvation Army of Hancock partner for a second time in the winter. Earlier in the month, they partnered to create a larger space for the annual Coat the Copper Country Coat drive. But instead of delivering warmth to the Keweenaw Peninsula kids, this time, …
Read More »Learn about how the Chamber of Commerce can help businesses while at Business After Hours
Many might see the Chamber of Commerce often at ribbon cuttings and grand openings in the Copper Country. However, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce offers several benefits to area businesses and leaders. On Thursday the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce invites prospective new members and current chamber members to Chamber 101 …
Read More »Hancock Volleyball in State Quarterfinal Tonight – Tuesday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School The Hancock High School volleyball team will face Atlanta in a state tournament quarterfinal game tonight at 7:00 in Manistique. The Bulldogs bring an overall record of 24-6-2 into the match. The Huskies are 36-4-1. The winner will advance …
Read More »LBFE prepares to serve over 1,200 meals during Thanksgiving
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly will serve over 1,200 meals across the Copper Country on Thanksgiving Day. Ahead of the big holiday and annual tradition for many elderly friends, the organization has begun organizing volunteers. The Thanksgiving meal locations around the area include sit-in sites and delivery sites serving …
Read More »The village of Ahmeek receives $80,000 for road safety planning from the U.S. Department of Transportation
9.3 million dollars of federal funds will support communities in Mcihigan creating safer roadways. To limit serious injuries and deaths on the road, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program has awarded 9.3 million dollars to Michigan communities. Last week senators Debbie Stabenow and …
Read More »USDA Forest Service opens the 2025 Cohesive Fire Strategy grant program
The USDA Forest Service’s eastern region has opened access to the 2025 Cohesive Fire Strategy grant program. The competitive grant program supports local wildfire management initiatives on non-federal lands in 20 Northeastern and midwestern states. In the past five years, the USDA’s eastern region has distributed nearly 21 million dollars …
Read More »A Michigan Technological University alumnus was recently cast in an Indigenous language dubbed version of Star Wars: A New Hope
A Michigan Technological University alumni takes on a role in a dubbed version of Star Wars A New Hope. Kalvin Hartwig, a 2010 graduate of Michigan Technological University, has dedicated his career to spreading awareness of indigenous languages. Recently he brought his skills to an Ojibwe dubbed version of Star …
Read More »Hancock Public Schools release parent survey
Hancock Public Schools seeks parent input for future developments and needs within the school district. Recently Hancock Public Schools published a survey seeking responses from Faculty, students, and parents, that will help district leadership determine potential developments, and supports for programming. The Hancock Central High School Parent Survey will take …
Read More »Big Comeback Secures Season-Ending Win for Tech Football – Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In high school football action Saturday involving U.P. teams… In a Division Seven quarterfinal, North Muskegon shut down Menominee 23-0. In a Division Eight quarterfinal, Iron Mountain fell to Beal City 14-7. In an Eight-Player Division One semifinal, Pickford …
Read More »Copper Country Today – November 17, 2024
On this week’s edition of Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Mike Babcock from the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation to discuss the upcoming Giving Tuesday campaign. Listen to the discussion here. Rick Freeman, Sr. from Northwoods Sporting Goods and Freeman’s Firearms joins host Todd VanDyke with tips for …
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