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If you had questions regarding mail in voting, the Copper Country League of Women Voters has you covered. They’ll be hosting a presentation from the Portage Lake District Library on Tuesday, via Zoom at 6pm. President Barry Fink. “Two members of the League of Women Voters are presenting some material, …

The Portage Health Foundation is accepting applications for non-profit organizations who wish to team up for the foundation’s annual Giving Tuesday, where Portage Health Foundation will match donations that come in that day. Over the past three years the program has raised close to $700,000, benefiting nonprofits in  Baraga, Houghton, …

Houghton County has topped 200 confirmed cases of  COVID-19. The Upper Peninsula is at risk of returning to Phase Four of Michigan’s Safe Start Plan, if things continue along their current trajectory. Houghton County with 204 confirmed cases leads the Western Upper Peninsula. Gogebic County has 140 cases. Ontonagon County …

The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t enough to stop this year’s Baraga Day’s Celebration. Venerable Bishop Frederic Baraga, was known as the snowshoe priest for traveling through the worst of conditions to reach his flock. This year’s celebration of his life is still on, although this year, it’s virtual. The Baraga Association …

Michigan Tech hosts their third of 12 scheduled COVID-19 Town Hall Meetings tonight. The topic is “How COVID-19 Impacts the Human Body.” Dr. Tara Robinette from UP Health System Portage joins hosts Steve Elmer and Kelly Kamm at 7pm on 97-7 The Wolf. The link to join the livestream is …

The Portage Lake District Library has a library card for every student in the district. They can be picked up at the high school office through tomorrow. Any cards not picked up from the office, can be picked up at the library. A link to the library is here. 

Starting the week of September 28th Copper Country’s Great Start collaborative will be hosting virtual parenting sessions based on the award winning, evidence based Conscious Discipline. Director Iola Brubaker. It provides parents the tips and tools they need to help with challenging behaviors with their families, with their children and …

Michigan is one of the state’s leading the nation in terms of facilitating safe elections. This from Governor Whitmer’s press conference yesterday. This year we have emerged as a leader in facilitating safe elections, during this pandemic. Whitmer also reminded everyone that democracy is a team sport. It was also …

Through a proclamation from the state, September 26th is now officially Downtown Day. This from Hancock’s City Council Meeting last night. Activities are planned, although not finished yet. Updates will be announced when available. The Council is also working with FEMA to try to get additional funding for the Water …

Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services is expanding their Rapid Response Staffing Resources program, which offers assistance to long term care facilities who have staffing shortages due to COVID-19. The newly expanded program offers up to 120 hours of staffing to facilities in any part of the state. New …