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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 …

Houghton’s City Council held their monthly meeting last night, City Manager Eric Waara gave an update on the parking situation. Next Wednesday, there will be two focus group meetings with the parking consultants. The first meeting will be at 9am, while the second meeting is at 5:30pm. A link to …

NFL The National Football League amateur draft begins with the first round tonight. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, general managers will take part via computer links from their homes, as will league commissioner Roger Goodell. The Detroit Lions say they will have an IT specialist camped out in GM Bob Quinn’s …

The Copper Country ISD Board of Education held their first electronic meeting last night, and it went off without any problems. Superintendent George Stokero informed the board that the State Board of Education listened to a presentation regarding the Supporting Kids Through radio project, which happens Monday through Friday at …