Then and Now

Then and Now shares historical photos and personal stories of past people, places and events and connects them to their significance today and are made possible through the continued support of Bay Mills Resort and Casino as part of the Community Leaders Program.

Historic St. James Church a temple of Gothic-style art

St. James Episcopal Church stands tall in its original 1902 red sandstone glory, taking the shape of a cross in the heart of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

May 13, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Growing up in jail with notorious 1930s gangster Hamilton on the run

Shirley Welsh Howie was nine-years-old when her father became Chippewa County Sheriff, moving his family into the jail in 1933

Apr 17, 2023 7:51 AM Read more >

25 years of marriage celebrated at Soo Locks Visitors Center

'We love the stories and history behind the boats,' Gena Mark said, browsing the visitors center with her husband of 25 years

Mar 26, 2023 8:28 AM Read more >

‘It's a miracle’: 93-year-old quilt returns from California to outside Sault Ont.

Featuring 240 embroidered names, an Echo Bay Ont. United Church quilt from 1930 was discovered hanging out of a California dumpster, which was eventually shipped back to its roots by the surprised discoverer

Feb 17, 2023 7:51 AM Read more >

'Boats Can’t Jump: The Story of The Soo Locks' brings kids to local treasure

First children's book written about the Soo Locks now for sale, selling out fast

Jan 3, 2023 1:29 PM Read more >

Model train enthusiasts on the right track of Sault's history

The Chippewa County Historical Society will have their open house this Saturday from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Dec 9, 2022 7:34 AM Read more >

Tom Kelly recounts being on board when SS Andrea Doria sank

Just south of Nantucket, Mass rests the “unsinkable” SS Andrea Doria, where one of the greatest civilian maritime rescue efforts ever recorded replaces lost Italian paintings and bronze sculptures

Nov 18, 2022 6:57 AM Read more >

A daughter mourns 47 years after the Edmund Fitzgerald sank

“I am the daughter of a cook, and he was not supposed to be on that ship,” Pam Johnson said, waiting to board the Museum Ship Valley Camp

Nov 10, 2022 5:06 PM Read more >

Blue Devils Homecoming tradition still strong after all these years (50 Photos)

Sault High Blue Devils defeated the Petoskey Northmen 21-0, crowning senior lovers king and queen to ring in Sweetest Day

Oct 15, 2022 5:24 PM Read more >

Remembering the royal visit of 1959 to Sault Ontario

Remembering a visit from Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1959 when even the St. Marys River was excited to see them

Sep 11, 2022 12:40 PM Read more >

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