Copper Country Today

On the August 2nd edition of Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Jim Vivian and Gina Nicholas from the Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition about their efforts to make more land accessible for public use. Virginia Lambert and Paige Setter-Hallwachs from Dial Help share information about the services they offer the victims of crime and sexual assault, and how community members can volunteer to assist their efforts.

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.

State Representative Greg Markkanen provided an update about issues in Lansing that affect the Copper Country, including preparations to reopen schools in the fall. Dillon Geshel from the Portage Lake District Library provided an update about the library's services, as activities resume following the COVID-19 shutdown.

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 the July 19, 2020 edition of Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly about registration and early voting in the August 4th primary election. Cynthia Coté from the Copper Country Community Arts Center previews the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside Out exhibit that's coming to the City of Hancock. 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.

Todd VanDyke interviews Constitution Party presidential candidate Don Blankenship and vice-presidential candidate William Mohr. 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.

This week on Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Casey VerBerkmoes, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 110th state house seat. Ben Ciavola from the Houghton Waterfront Redevelopment Citizens Group explains why the group wants the City of Houghton to re-start the Lakeshore Drive Redevelopment process, and discusses the vote they’ve added to the August 4th ballot.  Our special series focuses on the Stigma of Addiction. Copper Country Today airs in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sundays at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM... 8:00 on WCCY, 99.3 FM and AM 1400, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. It is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation.

Meet Joe Brogan and Jim Gabe, the two candidates for Baraga County Sheriff running in the Republican primary August 4th. Because there is no announced Democrat, the primary winner will likely become the new sheriff. Copper Country Today is broadcast locally on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula each Sunday morning at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 1400 AM and 99.3 FM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation.

On this week's Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Lawrence Dale, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 110th Michigan State House seat, about his views. Portage Health Foundation Executive Director Kevin Store discusses what his organization is doing to assist the Copper Country in dealing with effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Copper Country Today airs Sunday mornings at 7:00 on radio station WOLV-FM, 8:00 on WCCY, and 9:00 on WHKB-FM, on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation.

Interviews with contenders for the Democratic nomination for Michigan's First U.S. House district.

Copper Country Today is brought to you by the Portage Health Foundation.

This decades-old radio program is now live wherever you listen to podcasts! Today we'll hear from Todd Van Dyke as he introduces the show. Come back every weekend for the latest episode!  Thanks to Portage Health Foundation for sponsoring Copper Country Today.