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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s Public Works department has cleaned up an illegal dump on Bayshore Drive. KBIC natural resources and Tribal police were aware of the site and investigating the location. Arrangements were being made to have the responsible party clean up the refuse. The KBIC Natural Resources thanks the …

The Houghton County sheriff was called to investigate an abandoned vehicle in Adams Township late last week. On Friday the Houghton County sheriff investigated an abandoned vehicle at The Bluff behind South Range in Adams Township. The sheriff describes the vehicle as a 1997 Nissan light truck. The vehicle was …

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II spent the weekend in the Copper Country, talking with small business owners about the challenges they’re facing.  In L’Anse yesterday, Gilchrist stopped at the iconic Hilltop Restaurant. While the Hilltop’s bakery remains open, the dining room has been closed for months, because owners can’t recruit …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School The Lake Linden-Hubbell football team will open the Eight-Player Division Two playoffs Saturday at home against Forest Park. The Lakes are seeded second in their region. Kickoff will take place at 1:30 at Warner Field. Top-seeded Posen will host …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School Four Copper Country schools claimed cross country titles at the U.P. championships at Gladstone Saturday. In Division Two… • Jeffers claimed the boys team title. Hancock finished seventh out of eight teams competing. Landon Larson of the Jets took …

On this week’s Copper Country Today program: Host Todd VanDyke welcomed Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Director Carol Korpula for a discussion about their need for medical transport drivers, their firewood heating program for seniors, and their upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Hear the discussion here. Host Todd VanDyke …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school football last night…• Houghton used a strong second half to claim a 28-6 victory over Hancock in the annual Copper Bowl game. The Gremlins held a narrow 8-6 halftime lead. Houghton concludes its season with a …

Next week the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter will enjoy an evening a the Inn. Next Saturday BKG will host a fall fundraising event to help support their operations. During the fundraiser for the shelter home and to bring awareness to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, attendees will enjoy delicious food. As …

Summer days in the Copper Country are fantastic for meeting new people, and picking up some fresh local produce. But when temperatures begin to drop, and the snow starts flying, it’s difficult to host a farmer’s market. Tomorrow From the Ground Farmer’s Market Collective will start the group’s cool season …

Hancock Public Schools has closed its purchase of McAfee Field from Finlandia University’s State Receiver. Earlier this week the school district finalized its acquisition of the football field after being owned by the university for the past 14 years. Interim Superintendent Chris Salani says that the district was able to …