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Work on fine-tuning Hancock’s new zoning ordinance will begin tonight. The city planning commission will meet at 6 p.m. at city hall. Citizens with questions or concerns about the recently-adopted zoning plan are encouraged to bring them to tonight’s session. It’s the planning commission’s job to review any proposed changes, …

People who have aversions to bright lights and loud noises because of autism will have an opportunity to attend the Houghton County Fair in comfort again this year. Sensory Sensitive Day will take place on Friday from 1 until 3. Fair board member Kathy Caspary says the bells and music …

Sign-up is underway for the upcoming Parade of Nations. The annual salute to multiculturalism has been held in the Copper Country since 1989. This year’s parade will begin at 11 a.m. September 17. It will travel through downtown Hancock, cross the bridge into downtown Houghton, and end at Dee Stadium. …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional details. Twilight League Baseball Houghton Building Supply-Stanton won the Copper Country Twilight Baseball League tournament yesterday, downing Craig Heinonen Coldwell Banker 4-1 in the title match. Coldwell Banker stunned top-seed Garnet Garage 2-1 in eight innings in the day’s first semifinal. Stanton walked …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional details. High School The Houghton High School volleyball team began its season with a win at the Sault Area High School Varsity Volleyball Invitational Saturday. In pool play, the Gremlins defeated Mackinaw City, split with Inland Lakes, and dropped two sets to Petoskey. …

On this week’s Copper Country Today program: • Houghton County Fair board members Rick Freeman and Kathy Caspary join Todd VanDyke to talk about the upcoming Houghton County Fair, and the effort it takes to put it together. Listen to the segment here. • Todd explores the world of junior …

Click on the highlighted scores for additional details. High School The high school volleyball season arrives with tune-up events for a couple of local teams today. • Houghton plays at a tournament at Sault Ste. Marie. • Baraga plays at the West Iron County Tournament. College Soccer The Finlandia University …

Last week the Keweenaw saw for the first time, the Viking Octantis. While the ship was the largest vessel in the canal that day, it was not the first cruise ship to make a stop in the Copper Country. This summer marked the return of cruise ships in the area …

The Hancock Schools Public Library applied for a grant, and received a much larger amount than they expected. Michigan’s Department of Education recently announced grant award winners for their Innovation Community Library grants.  Hancock had originally applied for 29,000 dollars, to begin an engagement program with the school’s 6th and …

One of the Copper Country’s most celebrated food specialties will step into the spotlight tomorrow, as Pasty Fest returns to downtown Calumet. Main Street Calumet’s Leah Polzien promises there will be enough of the tasty treats for everyone… You betcha – we’ll have thousands of pasties available. Festivities begin at …