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On the July 19, 2020 edition of Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly about registration and early voting in the August 4th primary election. Cynthia Coté from the Copper Country Community Arts Center previews the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside Out exhibit that’s coming …

Governor Whitmer has extended an executive order, which allows student pharmacists to continue their education remotely, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Whitmer said “By allowing student pharmacists to continue their education and supervision remotely, we can maintain talent in a safe and efficient way.” The order also gives …

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, along with the Keweenaw Economic Development Association, are reminding small business owners in the Keweenaw, that grants of up to $20,000 can be applied for, through August 5th. Approximately $4.5 million dollars is available to the UP, with 30% of that being offered to women, …

A Michigan Tech Team, has won 1st place in the Transportation Research Board’s Airport Cooperative Research Program student design competition. The team’s project was in the “Runway Intersection Marking” Category. Built World Enterprise’s winning submission was picked from 63 entries, by a panel of industry, FAA and academic experts. The …

Calumet’s Horizons Alternative High School Principal has won this year’s Michigan Alternative Education Organization Outstanding Administrator of the Year Award. This from the CLK monthly board meeting last night. Joel Asiala was nominated by his entire teaching staff, based on the number of improvements he’s brought to the school, in …

Today is Tax Day. It’s normally April 15th, but due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, the treasury department extended the date til today, and Governor Whitmer did the same thing. Michigan’s Treasury Department offered a few tips, to make sure your return gets to where it needs to go. …

Yesterday morning, approximately 4:40 am, Gogebic County Sheriff Deputies recovered the body of 22 year old Watertown, Wisconsin resident, Stephanie Narvaez. She was hiking Saturday evening, with a companion in the Rainbow Falls area, when she slipped, fell into the water, and went over the falls. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful, …

Dial Help has released their quarterly report. From April through June, their Community Impact Crisis Center made contact with just under 800 individuals seeking help. The Prevention and Education Department helped 70 people and an additional 283 people were helped through their Family Support Service, Victim Services and Child Advocacy …

MLB 11 Major League Baseball umpires have opted out of the upcoming season because of COVID-19 concerns. Of the 76 full time umpires, 20 are age 55 or older. Those who opt out because of age or existing health issues will be paid. Replacements will be drawn from the pool …

New cases of COVID-19 in multiple Western Upper Peninsula Counties. This from a press release from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. Three new cases in Gogebic County, and 1 new case each for Keweenaw and Houghton Counties. Due to privacy laws, no further information was available but the case …