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Families for Safe Staffing hold event supporting correctional officers

4 days ago | sooleader.com | Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

Families for Safe Staffing (FFSS) hosted a rally Sunday in Kincheloe hoping it sent a message to Lansing about ongoing concerns with staffing and worker-mandates at Eastern U.P. Correctional Facilities. Melissa Perron started FFSS after her friend's husband was mandated to work Friday, Saturday and Mother's Day Sunday. "That was the end of it for me," Perron said. "That was the catalyst. I felt that shouldn't happen. He couldn't participate in any Mother's Day weekend activities.
Legacy Hallway mural project a hit at Rudyard Area Schools

1 week ago | sooleader.com | Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

Rudyard Public Schools wrapped up their school year this past week by adding some color to their hallways. Superintendent Tom McKee came up with the idea for the Legacy Hallway project last year, which has students paint murals on the walls that represent the towns, and even ghost towns, that make up the Rudyard school district. Rudyard Schools Art Teacher Michelle Benson praised the effort the students put into the project. "It gives them a sense of belonging, a sense of community.
Lincoln Elementary students and staff say good-bye to their school

1 week ago | sooleader.com | Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

This past Tuesday, students and staff at Lincoln and Washington Elementary Schools in Sault Ste. Marie said goodbye to their buildings forever. K-1 students in Washington Elementary and 2nd-4th graders in Lincoln Elementary will now move to the current Sault Area Middle School and be a part of the K-5 Sault Area Elementary School. 6-12 grade students will now be together in the Sault Area Middle/High School.
Alpine Chocolat Haus holds fundraiser for Sault Area Little League

2 weeks ago | sooleader.com | Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

The annual Sault Area Little League Fundraiser hosted by Alpine Chocolat Haus Tuesday was a huge success by raising several thousands of dollars. The warm weather coupled with the last day of school for Sault Area Schools brought in the crowds. After it was all said and done, just over $3,000 was raised with nearly 150 gallons of ice cream being served by around 30 volunteers. That money that will be used to make sure the young players have what they need to play ball.
UPDATE: Kinross Township fire leaves home in ruins, cause traced to heat lamp

3 weeks ago | sooleader.com | Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

SooLeader has this update on the structure fire that we first published Tuesday afternoon. Brian Bensel, Kinross Township Fire Chief, provided this official statement: On May 27th, 2025 Kinross Township Fire Department was dispatched to a residence on W Kallio Road at approximately 11:40 a.m. for a fully involved garage fire, garage attached to the residence. Kinross Fire Units E-3, E-6, and T-1 responded with six firefighting personnel.
From young actress to director, Iyla Beaulieu's back in 'The Ever After'

3 weeks ago | sooleader.com | Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

Eleven years ago, seven-year-old Iyla Beaulieu starred in the play, The Ever After, at the Soo Theatre. And she killed it. That's because she already had four years of being on stage under her belt. "I actually did my first dance recital when I was three. I sat and sang a song," Iyla said. While most children that age get stage fright, not Iyla. "I remember being really excited being with new people and being on stage. I found it so cool.
BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Fire Depts. battling Kinross Twp. Fire

3 weeks ago | sooleader.com | Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

Multiple fire departments and law enforcement agencies are on the scene of a structure fire on W. Kallio Road just west of S. Kinross Lake Rd. The call came into Chippewa County Central Dispatch around 11:30 a.m. with Kinross Township Volunteer Fire Department getting the initial call then immediately followed up by a mutual aid call-out to Rudyard Volunteer Fire Department and Pickford Volunteer Fire Department. Soon after, Dafter Township Volunteer Fire Department was called for mutual aid.
GALLERY: Major transformation of Soo Locks since 2020

3 weeks ago | sooleader.com | Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

The Soo Locks are a very important piece of infrastructure to our national security and economy. The Soo Locks are situated on the St. Marys River in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. It allows vessels to transit the 21-foot elevation change at the St. Marys Falls Canal. Over 88 per cent of commodity tonnage through the Soo Locks is restricted by vessel size to the Poe Lock.
'Pie a Po Po' event to raise money for Mashkawizii Child Advocacy Center

4 weeks ago | sooleader.com | Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

Here is your chance to smash a pie in the face of your favorite local law enforcement officer while raising money for the Mashkawizii Child Advocacy Center (MCAC). But there's a catch. Just over a dozen officers from the local area are taking the risk of getting a pie in the face by receiving the most monetary donations before the end of day on May 30. The following law enforcement officers are participating in the event: From Bay Mills Police Department: Chief Ron Carrick, D/Sgt.
Chippewa Co. forecloses on several apartment buildings in the Sault

1 month ago | sooleader.com | Jim LeHocky |Jim Lehocky

According to the Chippewa County Treasurer, last month, eviction notices were posted on around a dozen tenants' doors at several hotels owned by Jerry Mullins. Those properties were foreclosed on April 1, 2025, due to unpaid 2022 property taxes. The properties include The Royal Motel, The Laker Inn, Lakers Landing, Northern Lights, and the property at 100 Newton Ave. The notice stated, in part: Notice to vacate premises after foreclosure of property for unpaid property taxes.