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 If you plan on travelling to Marquette, be advised the US41/M28 Marquette Township project restarts Monday. The project originally started in April of last year, but was suspended for the Winter last November. Roundabouts, Michigan Lefts and a tunnel underneath the highway are all part of the project. Traffic will …

The Houghton County Fair Board has decided to go ahead with this year’s Houghton County Fair. The deadline to register market hogs is May 15th. The deadline to register market lambs is June 1st. If you’re from  Houghton or Keweenaw County, ages 7through 19, you can take part in the …

The Hancock School District has some updates for high school students.  In an email sent to seniors, they will be receiving information on how to complete their portfolios, needed for graduation. Seniors who have a 3.0 grade point average or higher, who were given applications for the Hancock Foundation Scholarships, …

NFL Despite persistent rumors that they might trade down, the Detroit Lions held on to the third pick in the NFL draft last night. They used it to select Ohio State University cornerback Jeff Okudah. With the departure of Darius Slay via trade to the Philadelphia Eagles, Okudah is expected …

On this week’s Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talked with leaders of four community service agencies, to find out what effects they’re seeing from the COVID-19 pandemic in the community, how the services they offer have been affected, and what assistance they need to meet the challenge. Segment One: Mary …

Governor Whitmer and Michigan’s Department of Insurance and Financial Services, have announced the creation of the MiMortgage Relief Partnership, with over 200 of Michigan’s financial institutions. The partnership recognizes and expands the steps financial institutions have taken to assist customers going through financial hardship, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By …

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the world, Copper Country Mental Health is available, if you’re feeling overwhelmed. Executive Director Cari Raboin stated they haven’t stopped offering help to people getting through the pandemic. Leslie Griffin, Director of Outpatient Services, noticed a slight decrease in calls for …

Peterson’s Fish Market in Hancock, is helping out the community in a big way. Owner Pat Peterson explained how. Today, they are filleting and freeze drying all 1,500 pounds, and will drop some off at the Hancock Salvation Army Food Pantry tomorrow morning. The rest of the fish will go …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference yesterday afternoon, to update the state on the battle against COVID-19 pandemic. She said this in regards to the state’s testing capacity. The Personal Protection Equipment situation is improving as well. She also pointed out the number of patients in the hospital, due to …

Spring is here, and that means roadwork construction has started. There are several projects that Copper Country residents  need to know about. Beginning today, MDOT will start improvements to the M28 Baltimore River Bridge in Ontonagon County,  aimed at extending the life of the bridge. This project is expected to …