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.

GALLERY: St. Mary's School holds first home basketball game in decades

There has not been a home game since the school reopened in the early 1990's according to Maria Farney, St. Mary's Catholic School Principal

Jan 20, 2025 12:26 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Chippewa Co. Historical Society's train display continues to grow

First built in 2013 with a small set-up, the display now it has several trains running at one time and has historical significance

Dec 29, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

From Bill to Phil: Barish's gets a new owner with a new direction

Bill Oberman sold the 111-year-old business to Phil Woolcocks in early August

Dec 23, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

The Delmar will be brought back to life with ambitious, new owners

The original Denmar opened in 1950 but was eventually sold in the mid-70's. The last business, Zims, closed in 2019 with the building left as-is until the Blairs purchased it in early November

Dec 10, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

From Sault Polyclinic to The Annex Apts...a rich history.

Presbyterian missionaries first erected a church on that property around 1850 before moving the congregation to a new location around 1900

Oct 28, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

From active airfield to vehicle testing grounds in Raco

The 750 acre property is just a few miles west of Raco and is now a cold-weather testing site featuring snow, ice and bare pavement surfaces

Sep 25, 2024 12:06 PM Read more >

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church reopens after devastating fire

A fire destroyed the Bay Mills church May 5, 2021. On Sunday, dozens of people joined in for the Inauguration and Blessing of the new church.

Aug 14, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Calling all former Bruce Township School students and staff

Bruce Township School Blast from the Past School Reunion is Saturday, Aug. 3.

Jul 29, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Centennial celebration of the mighty Gerald D. Neville tugboat

The tug boat is around today because of how well it was built

Jul 1, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Rudyard High School holds first home track meet in 20+ years

Two decades of fundraising paid off with a new track and field.

May 15, 2024 12:42 PM Read more >

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