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Aspirus Keweenaw has scheduled two community flu shot vaccination clinics this month. The sessions will be held October 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Laurium Clinic, and October 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Houghton Clinic. Advance registration is encouraged. Call 906-337-6560 to reserve a time. …

The Portage Health Auxiliary is kicking off its annual Lights of Love campaign. Each year, the Auxiliary decorates and lights a Christmas tree “in honor of those still with us” and “in memory of those who have gone before us.”  A donation of $5.00 or more for each  name reserves …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School in high school volleyball tonight… • Houghton plays at Calumet, Coverage will begin around 6:10 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3. • Hancock visits Gwinn. • Lake Linden-Hubbell plays at L’Anse. • Dollar Bay-Tamarack City hosts …

The Friends of the Copper island academy’s recent fundraising dinner, helped more than just the school, and its students. During the group’s annual fundraising dinner, an auction was held, with the majority of proceeds going to the Copper Island Academy. With four special items up for bid, four Amercian flags, …

In his first full season, Dominic Snell, cruises the portage canal showing visitors the beauty of the Copper Country in the fall. Snell, works on the Ranger III during the day, and shuttles guided historical tours during the fall foliage months, on his own boat in his off time. Growing …

Troubles at the Mission Point Nursing Home in Hancock that we reported on Friday are not new. Medicare evaluations for the facility reveal that Mission Point has been fined $85,140 for violations since June of 2020. Medicare payments were suspended twice because of poor performance. Issues included improper food preparation, …

Absentee ballots for the November 8th election are in the mail. Ballots were sent out late last week to those who have submitted applications. Applications can still be submitted, and any registered voter in Michigan can vote with an absentee ballot. No reason is required. Ballots can be obtained from …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. College Hockey A.J. Vanderbeck’s overtime goal gave Northern Michigan a 4-3 victory over Bowling Green last night. The Falcons won Saturday’s game 6-4. NHL The Red Wings continue their exhibition schedule at home tonight against the Penguins. Listen for regular-season Wings …

Click on the highlighted scores for more game details. High School In volleyball Saturday… • Houghton finished seventh out of 12 teams competing at the Wrightstown Invitational. The gremlins earned victories over Sheboygan South, Sturgeon Bay and St. Mary’s Catholic, and lost to Hilbert and Plymouth. • Calumet at a …

On this edition of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with candidates for the Houghton County Commission. Please note that these interviews took place before the county board voted late in the week to proceed with purchasing a parcel of land for a potential new jail, which would have …