Copper Country Today

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Copper Country Today episodes

  • November 13, 2022 - Domestic Violence

    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 Health Foundation.

    26 min
  • November 6, 2022 - The Nature Conservancy

    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 Portage Health Foundation.

    26 min
  • November 6, 2022 - Houghton County Sheriff Josh Saarinen

    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 Portage Health Foundation.

    26 min
  • October 30, 2022 - Hancock Schools Millage Request

    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 the Portage Health Foundation.

    26 min
  • October 30, 2022 - Adams Township Fire Millage, Hancock City Police Millage

    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, 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.

    26 min
  • October 23, 2022 - Hancock City Council Candidates - Part Two

    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 the Portage Health Foundation.

    21 min
  • October 23, 2022 - Hancock City Council Candidates - Part One

    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 sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation.

    31 min
  • October 16, 2022 - Baraga County Commission Candidate Judy Bozicevich, Portage Health Foundation's Mike Babcock

    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 tragically killed October 13th when a semi veered off US-41, and destroyed a service station. The Baraga County Republican Party will choose a replacement candidate, and we will offer time to that candidate on a future program. We send our condolences to Mr. Dantes' family, friends, and the Baraga County Community.

    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.



    26 min
  • October 16, 2022 - Baraga County Commission Candidates Bill Menge and Fran Whitman

    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 Health Foundation.

    26 min
  • October 9, 2022 - Michigan Ballot Proposals

    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 Foundation.

    26 min

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A weekly in-depth interview series highlighting the people who make Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula a great place to work, play and live.