Success

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.

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

Jul 26, 2023 1:36 PM Read more >

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

Jul 6, 2023 12:47 PM Read more >

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'

May 26, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

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'

May 18, 2023 6:19 PM Read more >

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

Mar 10, 2023 2:55 PM Read more >

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

Mar 7, 2023 6:55 AM Read more >

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

Feb 14, 2023 3:35 PM Read more >

Great Lake Optometry expands, moves to new location

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

Jan 26, 2023 11:39 AM Read more >

Down 116 pounds to start New Year 2023 healthier, happier

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

Jan 2, 2023 7:14 AM Read more >

Sault vet clinic brings advanced therapy to pets (7 photos)

'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

Dec 30, 2022 7:51 AM Read more >

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