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Antigen community testing clinics have been added over the month of November thanks to a partnership between the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department and the Michigan National Guard. Four of those dates will occur in the Copper Country; at the Ontonagon Village Hall starting today and each Wednesday through the …

High School In high school volleyball tournament district semifinals tonight… • In Division Three, Calumet will host Ishpeming tonight at 6:00. Coverage will begin at 5:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3. Hancock will entertain Gwinn in the other semifinal at 6:00.• In Division Four, District 98, …

Grant Township Supervisor Scott Wendt talks about the proposed Keweenaw Heartlands Park, challenges and benefits to the Copper Country. Some places are too awe-inspiring to not preserve for future generations. The tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula is definitely one such place. The Keweenaw Heartlands Park is the culmination of three …

Baraga’s Reide Osterman was named the Most Valuable Player for volleyball in the Copper Mountain Conference for the 2021 season. Results of the balloting were released this morning. Ironwood’s Alaya Ruotsala was named Defensive Player of the Year. Jeffers was named Team of the Year, and Jets coach Rachel Sondgerath …

Power is out near the Village of L’Anse and the surrounding areas to the south. Wet snow, mixed with sleet and ice, fell across the region, and seems to be the culprit.  A winter weather advisory warned of up to six inches by mid-afternoon Tuesday. The village has its own …

The Rozsa Center stage plays host to a different kind of entertainment beginning Thursday. The popular theatre venue puts up a screen and welcomes some of the best film has to offer. 41 North Film Festival Director Dr. Erin Brown says she likes to make the event interactive. A film …

If you are crossing the Portage Lake Lift Bridge in the overnight hours, chances of being delayed due to construction have gone up considerably. As snow hits for the first time, we are getting closer to the point where work will need to be suspended for the season. The Michigan …

The Drug Enforcement Administration is touting the results of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, held in October. According to the agency, over 745,000 pounds of medication were collected, with an emphasis on opioids and other potentially addictive substances. Since the initiative started, around 15.2 million pounds have been surrendered …

High School On the opening night of the high school volleyball tournament…• In Division Two, Houghton’s season ended with a tough 3-2 (25-18, 26-24, 12-25, 22-25, 15-8) loss to Escanaba. • In Division Three, Calumet eliminated West Iron County 3-0 (25-13, 25-4, 25-8). Helen Beiring had 13 kills and four …

An anonymous donor has gifted Ahmeek Fire and Rescue $30,000, which will allow them to afford a new rescue truck, something the department has needed for years. Michael Defina writes on Facebook that the organization could still use about $20,000 to purchase add-ons and extra equipment that will give the …