Copper Country Today

The Portage Health Foundation is asking for community input as to the possibility of building a significant regional wellness center. Foundation Director Kevin Store joins host Todd VanDyke to talk about the possibilities, and how listeners can weigh in. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:...

Heikinpäivä returns to Hancock after a COVID-19 break. Host Todd VanDyke talks with Jim Kurtti of the Finnish Theme Committee about the history of the mid-winter festival, and this year's plans. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talked with Lisa McKenzie from the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region about grants available for low to moderate income families to make their home more energy efficient. NOTE: the second section of this week's program featured a rebroadcast of the discussion of RSV and the so-called "tripledemic," with Aspirus physici...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke discusses the Keweenaw trail system with Ryan LaPorte of the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club, and Mike McMahon of the Keweenaw ATV Club. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Healt...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Visit Keweenaw's Brad Barnett about the recent summer tourist season, and prospects for upcoming winter tourism. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foun...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Sherry Middlemis Brown from the Copper Country Angel Mission talks with host Todd VanDyke about their Free Store, their Angel Tree Christmas program, and other services they provide. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The progra...

Maggie Munch from U.P. Kids Big Brothers Big Sisters talked with host Todd VanDyke about how their program works, and how kids and adults can get involved. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation .

On this segment of Copper Country Today, how does the economic development effort in the Keweenaw fit in with efforts being made across the peninsula? Host Todd VanDyke talks with Marty Fittante of Invest U.P. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, RSV is hospitalizing infants and seniors across the nation. Host Todd VanDyke talks with Dr. Tony Malik from Aspirus about how concerned we should be, and what to watch for. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is spon...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Geoff Kimmerly of the Michigan High School Athletics Association about high school sports, and their approach to the unique challenges facing Upper Peninsula schools. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 F...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talked with Mike Lutz from Omega House about the end-of-life services they provide. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation .

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke previewed the upcoming firearm deer hunting season with John DePue and Mark Pomeroy from the Michigan DNR. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation .

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Mary Niemela from the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home addressed the issue of domestic violence in the region, and alternatives the shelter provides. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Helen Taylor of The Nature Conservancy about the significant amount of land it recently purchased for public use in Keweenaw County. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Houghton County Sheriff Josh Saarinen talked with host Todd VanDyke about the drug problem in the Copper Country, and how law enforcement is addressing it. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Porta...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Hancock Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Patchin about the district's upcoming millage request, and other issues involving the district. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with representatives of the Adams Township Fire Department about their upcoming millage request for a new fire station, and with representatives of the City of Hancock about their millage request for additional police services. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM,...

Five candidates are vying for four at-large seats on the Hancock City Council in the November election. In Segment Two of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Whitney Warstler and Paul LaBine. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by...

Five candidates are vying for four at-large seats on the Hancock City Council in the November election. In this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Lisa McKenzie, Zach Osborne, and Margo Pizzi. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is...

In this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke speaks with Judy Bozicevich, a candidate for the Baraga County Commission in District Five. Mike Babcock from the Portage Health Foundation introduces the non-profits that will take part in this year's Giving Tuesday campaign. NOTE: Baraga County Commission candidate Allan Dantes, Jr., was also scheduled to appear in this segment. He was t...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Bill Menge and Fran Whitman, who are running for the Fourth District seat on the Baraga County Board of Commissioners. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Healt...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Faith Morrison from the Copper Country League of Women Voters joined Todd to review the statewide ballot issues voters will be facing in November. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health...

Our local election coverage continues, as host Todd VanDyke talked with Houghton County Commission District Five contenders Roy Britz and Daniel Niemela. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation .

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Houghton County Commission District Two Candidates Joel Keranen and Daniel Watrous about their views on county government. Please note that these interviews took place before the county board voted to proceed with purchasing a parcel of land for a potential new jail, which would have impacted the discussion. Copper Country Today...

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Houghton County Commission District Three Candidates Glenn Anderson and Dan Holcomb about their views on county government. Please note that these interviews took place before the county board voted to proceed with purchasing a parcel of land for a potential new jail, which would have impacted the discussion. Copper Country Toda...