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The heads of the local chapters for each political party were on Copper Country Today this weekend discussing the Secure MI Vote initiative. Dr. William Keith of the Houghton County Democratic Party says he feels the petition drive is more about rallying the GOP base behind a meritless theory, rather …

The Hancock City Council has committed to meeting the first and third Wednesday of each month again this year, but that schedule will get off to a delayed start. The January 5th meeting is canceled, something that was approved several weeks ago. The first session of the new year is …

High School In high school boys basketball tonight… • Baraga welcomes Watersmeet. • Ontonagon hosts Republic-Michigamme. College Basketball Both Finlandia University basketball teams lost at Northern Michigan University yesterday… • The women fell 70-42. Bailey Froberg led the Lions with 12 points. • The men dropped a 109-42 decision. Rae’quan …

Happy New Year! The topic this week is the upcoming midterm election and, more specifically the Secure MI Vote imitative proposed by Republican lawmakers in Lansing. William Keith from the Houghton County Democratic Party and his GOP counterpart, Dan Holcomb, weigh in.

College Basketball Both Finlandia University basketball teams play at Northern Michigan University this afternoon. The women’s contest tips off at 1:00, and the men’s at 3:15. NBA Saddiq Bey’s three-pointer with less than two seconds remaining lifted the Detroit Pistons to a 117-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs Saturday …

High School In high school hockey last night…• Jeffers fell to Escanaba 2-1. Trevor Halonen gave the Jets a short-lived lead early in the second period, but Jayger LaMarch quickly tied the game, and Brayden Martineau netted the game-winner with six minutes remaining in the contest. Simon Rajala stopped 36 …

The Community Action Agency in Houghton has rapid tests on hand to help detect COVID-19. The kits are free and usually take about 15 minutes to generate results. Each package contains two tests, meant to be taken 36 hours apart. Antigen tests are also being conducted at the Western Upper …

The Drill House in Calumet is turning into an open house on Sunday afternoon. From noon to 3:00, the Copper Country Curling Club is showing off its unique facility to anyone who might have an interest in the sport. President Gary Lassila says history buffs will find something to enjoy …

Veterans can now more easily transition from the frontlines abroad to the frontlines of our domestic economy. Commercial Driver’s Licenses, known as CDLs, are one of the most sought after certifications by employers in the country. They are required to operate large or heavy equipment, anything from front loaders to …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department announces that it is adopting new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on isolation requirements related to COVID-19. The previous time frame was 10 days and that is being shortened to only five for anyone who tests positive, regardless of vaccination status. The …