Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of our sponsors as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Here are tips on preventing frozen pipes before coming cold snap

Extreme cold snap is expected to hit the region Thursday

Feb 1, 2023 5:57 PM Read more >

Owl recovers at Sault Animal Hospital - You can give it a name

The owl, found injured on the road, had an x-ray examination, which determined it had broken the right wing. Now the bird is staying at the hospital to do some light training for rehab

Jan 31, 2023 1:27 PM Read more >

Students build LINKS to love and understanding (12 photos)

LINKS is a program that connects mainstream students with those in the special education program

Dec 19, 2022 4:20 PM Read more >

Community Thanksgiving at The Salvation Army

Thanksgiving dinner includes hot turkey, fluffy mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie in a 'homey' setting

Nov 14, 2022 3:01 PM Read more >

Bay Mills reseeds, harvests 'manoomin' AKA wild rice

Bay Mills Indian Community brings the indigenous food of their ancestors back to the region: “We had a handful of families that harvested comfortably,” BMCC Land Grant Program Coordinator Karol Perron-Healy said

Oct 20, 2022 9:41 AM Read more >

MIPARACON donates $3K to Chippewa County Animal Control Shelter

"We are really proud that we're able to use this event to raise money and give back to our community," MIPARACON Co-directors Tim Ellis said

Sep 15, 2022 4:06 PM Read more >

Volunteers needed for American Legion 2022 Children's Toy Run

Legion riders gather toys for kids, collect donations to support local veterans in upcoming bike run

Jul 18, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

'An Ocean of Possibilities' with library this summer (54 Photos)

“We want to help families just stay excited about reading, and facilitate their literacy needs,” Bayliss Public Librarian Sabrina Neveu said

Jun 19, 2022 6:30 PM Read more >

Road to Recovery Burger Bash raises more than $8,200 (37 Photos)

“Patients have to drive to Petoskey for treatment, which is usually five days a week for six weeks," Chief Nursing Officer Marla Bunker said

Jun 16, 2022 7:28 AM Read more >

Visitors become night naturalists at Whitefish Point (8 photos)

Audubon-supported naturalists Chris Neri and Nova Mackentley help amateur enthusiasts

May 18, 2022 8:40 AM Read more >

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