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Gasoline prices are slightly lower in the central U.P. today than they were a week ago. AAA Michigan reports their Marquette region average is at $2.61 per gallon. That’s a penny less than a week ago, a dime less than a month ago, and 35 cents less than a year …

Officials reported a good turnout at the Warrior Walk to Prevent Suicide in Baraga County Saturday. At L’Anse Waterfront Park, organizer Pam Dove told participants that their investment is paying off… Baraga County Communities That Care has also worked with Copper Country Mental Health to institute educational programs. The annual …

Officials showed off the revamped Houghton County Medical Care facility on Saturday. Now known as Canal View Houghton County, the building has been given a facelift from top to bottom. Highlights include a new dining tower, with a panoramic view of the canal. Rehab facilities have been upgraded. Flooring and …

High School In high school cross country today, local teams will compete at the Calumet Invitational at the Swedetown Trails. GLIAC The MTU soccer team blanked Minnesota-Crookston 2-0 yesterday. Gabby Sgambati and Maisy Snyder scored for the Huskies. Tech outshot the Golden Eagles 19-3. Tech goalkeeper Gracie VanLangevelde didn’t need …

High School In high school football yesterday, Ontonagon lost to Newberry 46-6. In high school volleyball yesterday…– Calumet at the Ashwaubenon Invitational – no report.– Houghton at The Rock Invitational at Gladstone- no report.– Dollar Bay-Tamarack City, Chassell, Ontonagon, Baraga, and Jeffers at the Baraga Invitational – no report. Finlandia …

On this week’s Copper Country Today… Todd VanDyke talks with State Representative Greg Markkanen about the Michigan budget, road repairs, and a very offensive word on a political sign. Todd also talks with representatives from the Michigan Tech Parade of Nations and Multicultural Festival, which will be held September 21st.

High School In high school football last night…– Calumet remained unbeaten with a 14-8 victory over Westwood. Scott Loukus threw two touchdown passes, and the Copper Kings defense held the Patriots off the scoreboard until the final minute.– Houghton was shut out by Iron Mountain 39-0.– Hancock lost to Negaunee …

The state is also preparing to give out free overdose treatment kits tomorrow. Nearly 52,000 doses of naloxone in the form of NARCAN nasal spray have been sent to participating pharmacies. Naloxone is safe to administer, and can save the life of someone experiencing an opioid overdose. Kits will be …

A Houghton-based defense contractor has agreed to pay a one-million dollar fine for defrauding the federal government. GS Engineering was accused of manipulating equipment leases by depreciating the equipment, charging the depreciation to the federal government, then leasing the same equipment back from other companies controlled by GS principals. The …

Fall turkey hunting season begins Sunday in Michigan. Any limited-quota licenses that remain may be purchased by any hunter with a current base license or mentored youth license. That includes those who did not apply for a fall turkey license. Hunters may purchase one license a day until quotas are …