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These stories about successful initiatives, events and developments within our community and the people behind them are made possible through the continued support of Chippewa County Airport as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Two must-read books about Mackinac Island

Two must-read books about Mackinac Island

Authors Dave McVeigh and Jim Bolone met on the docks of Mackinac Island in the mid-1980s
Sheri Ailing donates $20K to Hospice of the EUP, Road to Recovery

Sheri Ailing donates $20K to Hospice of the EUP, Road to Recovery

Sheri Ailing donates $1,315 to Hospice of the EUP, $1,315 to Road to Recovery following this summer's Jim Ailing Memorial Golf Scramble to total $20K over a decade in late-husband's memory
Miss I-500 competes in Global United, donates 5K to Ronald McDonald

Miss I-500 competes in Global United, donates 5K to Ronald McDonald

Miss I-500 Pageant crowns compete in Global United Pageant to help raise more than $5K plus wish list donations for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Brimley's Lindsey Hill returns from overseas volleyball adventure

Brimley's Lindsey Hill returns from overseas volleyball adventure

'I felt really grateful that someone like me got the opportunity to do something so amazing and life-changing,' says Brimley Bay player hand-picked for America's Team
78-year-old retired state trooper loves to umpire

78-year-old retired state trooper loves to umpire

'I like the people. I like the kids. I love being in the game,' - 78-year-old Jerry Cook
Malcolm through the eyes of a 2023 graduate, potent message

Malcolm through the eyes of a 2023 graduate, potent message

'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'
Letters from the wise: surviving middle school

Letters from the wise: surviving middle 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'
Deep Roots Salon opens at historic 824 Ashmun Street building

Deep Roots Salon opens at historic 824 Ashmun Street building

Inspired by a 1953 love letter, Shelli Bishop has opened a vintage themed salon at the old Checkered Flag Party Store
Couple opens recycling business in Sault to keep community clean

Couple opens recycling business in Sault to keep community clean

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
Arts, crafts, goodies at Annual Give from the Heart auction

Arts, crafts, goodies at Annual Give from the Heart auction

'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