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As received from the western Upper Peninsula Health Department: The first cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed on June 10, 2022 in an eagle in Gogebic County and a white pelican in Ontonagon County. No human illness has been associated withthis detection. The Western Upper Peninsula Health …

A crash Saturday afternoon sent a motorcycle rider to the hospital. Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies were called out around 3:00 to Canal Road near the Gedvillas Road intersection. They found the 66-year-old motorcycle driver had lost control on a curve. His injuries were described as “significant,” and he was taken …

Rain forced a location change at Saturday’s Baraga County Lake Trout Festival, but didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those who attended.  Residents crowded into Meadowbrook Arena. Kids enjoyed two large inflatables, and sang karaoke in the lobby. Adults browsed the craft fair, enjoyed good food, and also got to meet …

Registered nurses at the Upper Peninsula’s largest hospital have ratified a new labor agreement. Officials with UP Health System-Marquette and the Michigan Nurses Association confirmed the vote Saturday. The previous labor agreement had expired June 1, and the new contract will be retroactive to that date. According to the joint …

A scaled-back Pine Mountain Music Festival begins this week. This year’s theme is “Stories in Music.” In contrast to previous years, when the festival included symphony concerts, opera productions and high-profile guests, this year’s events are much more limited. The Bergonzi Trio will return for its annual visit, with a …

Fast Pitch Softball The Copper Country Women’s Fast Pitch Softball League begins play this evening. • At the Bone Yard in Lake Linden, Superior Service takes on Northern Michigan Land Brokers at 5:30, and Crush faces JB’s at 7:15. • At the Chassell Field, REL plays Superior National Bank at …

High School In baseball… • Houghton’s season ended with a 7-3 loss to Standish-Sterling in the Division Three regional championship game Saturday at Harbor Springs. It was the only loss the Gremlins suffered this season. • Jeffers’ campaign concluded Saturday with a 6-4 loss to Johannesburg-Lewiston in the Division Four …

On this week’s Copper Country Today… • Don Severa and Mel Jones from the Keweenaw County Historical Society talk with host Todd VanDyke about the rich history of that region, and outline their summer Adventures in History programs. Hear the discussion here. • Curt Webb and Cynthia Hodges from the …

High School High school baseball regional championship games will be played today… • In Division Three, Houghton will face Standish-Sterling at 10:00 at Harbor Springs. Coverage will begin at 9:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf. There is rain in the forecast for Harbor Springs, but hopefully …

As summer begins in the Copper Country, comes an increase in activity on the roads. Especially by those traveling north through Hancock, Calumet or up to Keweenaw County. Everyone in the area can understand the frustration of getting stuck at the bridge while ships or construction require it to go …