Success

'I was at my absolute lowest point and struggling so much that school was not even a thought in my head... until I came here," Malcolm graduate Isis Howell said. 'The staff fought with me every single day. Thanks to them, my life has gotten better in more ways than just school'

'Remember those nice children who once listened?' Sault Area Middle School student Lilly Dankoff asked. 'There is a good chance they will turn into the complete opposite over the summer'

Inspired by a 1953 love letter, Shelli Bishop has opened a vintage themed salon at the old Checkered Flag Party Store

Committed to protecting the environment, Chuck and Sherry Kruch launched Reina Recycling and Resource Recovery to help Sault residents properly dispose of electronics and other unwanted items

'We now have crafts from local artists, which got a lot of attention, plus it's great to promote local people to give them a boost,' says CEO of United Way of the EUP

Dr. Thomas Choponis joined by wife, Stephanie, their children, staff members, chamber, and ambassadors to cut the red ribbon yesterday

'When I gained all that, I decided it was time to fix this,' Stephanie Sprecker said. 'It was physically and mentally exhausting'

'There is regular medicine, then there is cutting edge medicine, then there is stuff like this, that is quality of life care that is the tip of the spear type of medicine,' says Sault veterinarian

"There is so much need in our area," said Chippewa County Sheriff Mike Bitnar. "It really is just amazing. The people just give."

Owner Ron Kurnik, trained in speech and sociology, literally paddled his way into the coffee business