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On Monday, Michigan’s DNR will begin much needed work on the Houghton to Chassell rail-trail, which was heavily damaged during 2018’s Father’s Day Flood. Other DNR managed trails in the area also suffered heavy damages, as a result of the flood. The work performed includes brushing, ditching, culvert cleaning, and …

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan’s children are falling behind in routine vaccines, out of postponed doctor visits. Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services has urged families to get their children and adolescents caught up with all needed vaccines as quickly as possible. Decreases in immunization rates puts people …

Beginning Monday, the Salvation Army in Hancock, will be ready to assist area families adversely affected by COVID-19. Help with such things as auto repairs, medical assistance and child care among other things, will be available to families that can prove hardship due to COVID-19. You must be able to …

No blue-green algae in the Portage Lake, Portage Canal or Torch Lake in Houghton County. This from a press release issued by the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department late yesterday. Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy analyzed samples from all three bodies of water, and found none of …

MLB Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris has tested positive for COVID-19. The left-hander confirmed the news yesterday to the Detroit Free Press, saying that he’s experiencing no symptoms. He’s been placed on the disabled list until he is cleared. Major League Baseball’s 2021 season will begin with all 30 teams …

No Houghton County Fair this year, but there will be a Junior Market Livestock Show and Sale,  for beef steers, hogs and lambs. This from the Board’s monthly meeting last night. Concerns over COVID-19 far outweighed the risks of moving ahead with the fair. In addition to the fair being …

Will this year’s Houghton County Fair be cancelled? The decision could be made tonight. The Board holds their monthly meeting at the Houghton County Arena in Hancock, at 7pm, and the public is invited to attend. 

Since early June, certain retailers have been allowed to accept bottles and cans for their $.10 deposit, which consumers were still charged. There was an 11-week suspension returning bottles and cans  during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s estimated during this time, close to $80 million worth of bottles …

Now is not the time to start taking shortcuts in the battle against COVID-19, according to Governor Whitmer at her press conference yesterday. She also stressed the value of a mask. Implicit Bias Training, will also  be a requirement for training and certification, if  you want a career in the …

On this week’s Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke interviews Constitution Party presidential candidate Don Blankenship and vice-presidential candidate William Mohr.  Copper Country Today airs Sunday mornings at 7:00 on 97.7 The Wolf, 8:00 on 99.3 The Lift, and 9:00 on KBear 102.3. It is sponsored by the Portage Health …