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First Winter Storm Threatens Region

Revised 6 a.m. 10/17 to reflect lower anticipated snowfall totals. The first winter storm of the season is arriving in the Copper Country. Forecasters at the National Weather Service have issued a Winter Storm Warning for Houghton, Baraga and Ontonagon Counties. Keweenaw County is under a Winter Weather Advisory. The …

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Local Gas Prices Dip, but Remain Higher Than State, Nation

Gasoline prices have eased a bit in Michigan over the past week, but remain higher than the national average.  AAA Michigan reports that the average price of a gallon of unleaded regular was $4.20 in our state yesterday. That’s 15 cents less than a week earlier, but 39 cents higher …

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Local Arts Organizations to Benefit from State Grants

A number of local arts organizations will get support for activities next year from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. Grants announced recently include…• $16,250 for the Calumet Theatre,• Two grants of $16,250 and $50,000 for the Copper Country Community Arts Council,• $11,250 for the Copper Country Suzuki Association,• $7,872 …

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Tech Soccer Wins Third Straight – Monday Sports Wrap

High School In volleyball today…• Calumet plays at Houghton. Coverage will begin around 6:10 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.• Dollar Bay-Tamarack City travels to Ewen-Trout Creek. At the U.P. high school soccer championships Saturday…• In Division One, Houghton fell in the early rounds, losing to Iron …

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Calumet Claims WestPAC Volleyball Tourney Title – Sunday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School Calumet won the WestPAC volleyball tournament on Saturday, defeating Houghton 2-0 (25-9, 25-16) in the championship match. The Copper Kings defeated Gwinn 2-0 (25-7, 25-10) in the quarterfinals, and dispatched Negaunee 2-0 (25-10, 25-12) in their semifinal match. Houghton …

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Copper Country Today – October 16, 2022

On this week’s Copper Country Today… • Host Todd VanDyke talks with Bill Menge and Fran Whitman, who are running for the Fourth District seat on the Baraga County Board of Commissioners. Listen to the segment here. • Todd speaks with Judy Bozicevich, a candidate for the Baraga County Commission …

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Football Wins for Calumet, L’Anse – Saturday Sports Wrap

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In football last night…• Negaunee smothered Houghton 48-0. With many Gremlins starters out with injuries, the Miners scored on every possession except for one. Negaunee’s Kai Lacar ran for 225 yards and four touchdowns. The Gremlins were held to …

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Keweenaw County Search and Rescue to Hold First Fundraiser Tomorrow

The Keweenaw County Search and Rescue Team will be holding its first fundraiser this Saturday at the Horizons School in Mohawk. Dine in and take out are available for a Pulled Pork Dinner that includes potato salad, coleslaw, chips, and a drink. Search and Rescue members will be holding a …

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Copper Country Angel Mission Coat Giveaway Starts on Sunday

Ahead of winter, getting your hands on a good winter coat is essential in the Upper Peninsula. Starting on Sunday, the Copper Country Angel Mission in Calumet will begin their coat giveaway. The coat giveaway will go until next Tuesday. The Copper Country Angel Mission has a full stock of …

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One Killed, One Hurt in Crash and Fire at L’Anse Holiday Gas Station

Updated 1:00 PM Friday: The man killed in the Thursday night crash and fire at the Holiday gas station in L’Anse has been identified as 43-year-old Allan Dantes, Jr. The announcement was made Friday morning by the American Rally Association. Dantes was a rally competitor, and was scheduled to take …

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