Chippewa County Veteran Services Office

03/14/2026

Chippewa County Buildings will be CLOSED Monday, March 16, 2026

Due to the forecast calling for blizzard conditions Chippewa County buildings will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026, for non-essential staff out of an abundance of caution and
safety. This closure will include the Courthouse, County Building, Health Department and the Animal Shelter.

This decision also helps keep roadways clearer for essential workers who must remain on duty, allowing them to travel to and from work as safely as possible during the storm.

We appreciate the public’s understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe and look for
more updates from the various agencies that serve the Eastern Upper Peninsula, as the storm
makes its way into Chippewa County and the EUP. County operations will resume on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

01/27/2026

12/29/2025

Due to the predicted severe weather, Chippewa County Offices and Courts will be closed tomorrow, December 29, 2025. This includes the Chippewa County Courthouse located at 319 Court Street, the Chippewa County Building located at 325 Court Street, the Chippewa County Health Department located at 508 Ashmun Street, and the Chippewa County Animal Shelter located at 3660 South Mackinac Trail. Employees are asked to avoid travel if possible to keep our roads clear for first responders and emergency responders.

12/19/2025

Happy Holidays!

12/17/2025

Chippewa County will unfortunately be closing its doors to the public at 1400 today December 17, 2025.

We are experiencing outages that have haulted our ability to properly serve the constituents of Chippewa County. Please see the press release below by Administrator Church.

We have had a rough week here at Chippewa County and we truly apologize for all the inconveniences we have had this week.

12/17/2025

The main entrance to the Courthouse is temporarily closed due to falling ice and snow. Please use the south stairs facing the county building to enter the courthouse. If you need to access the handicap ramp, please call 906-635-6330, and we will make arrangements for you. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but your safety is our top priority.

12/15/2025

Unfortunately, this started on our 3rd floor, and the veteran service office is temporarily restricted. Please call 906-635-6370 before heading over to the courthouse.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 15, 2025

UPDATE - Courthouse Access Remains Temporarily Limited Due to Water Leak

[Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan] — The Chippewa County Courthouse experienced a significant water leak over the past weekend, resulting in temporary restrictions to public access within the building. Only the Garden Level/basement and 1st Floor will be accessible on Monday and Tuesday, the 15th and 16th of December, as we continue to dry out the areas affected by the flood.

Operations remain ongoing with limited changes; however, certain areas of the Courthouse remain restricted while assessments and necessary repairs are underway.

Members of the public should be aware of the following:
• Access to some offices and interior areas may be limited.
• The building will be louder, and some areas may have extra equipment that will limit hallway space.
• Visitors may experience minor delays.
• The elevator is currently the only way to access the first floor. If you cannot use the elevator, please ask the Deputy to call the office you need to visit.

Chippewa County would like to thank everyone who responded in the early hours of Sunday morning, including our Corrections Officers who did the initial walk-through to confirm the problem and jumped into action to help wherever they were needed, Sault Fire, Sault Water Department, Cloverland Electric, Atlas Cleaning for answering our early morning call and responding right away, and last but not least the staff members who jumped out of bed and responded without hesitation. Thank you all so much for your help!

The situation is actively being evaluated, and additional information will be shared as it becomes available. Public safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate the patience and cooperation of our constituents.

Individuals with business in the Courthouse this week are encouraged to conduct their business via email or phone, if possible.

Contact the Administrator's Office directly with any questions regarding access or accommodations.

Media Contact:
Kelly J. Church
Administrador

12/05/2025

On Sunday December 07, 2025 the United States Coast Guard will be holding a memorial in honor of the lives lost in the tragic attack on Pearl Harbor. Gathering begins at 9:30 am at the American Legion.

The December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor was a pivotal moment in global history. It marked the United States' entry into World War II and impacted nations and communities worldwide. Let us take a moment to remember and honor all who served and are serving our country.

11/10/2025

Thank you Veterans!
Here are just a few of the many things happening in our community. Please add more events in the comments.
8:30 am The American Legion Post #3 (SSM) Veterans Breakfast (Ends at 11 am)
10:00 am Bay Mills Community College Veterans Day Ceremony
11:00 am Sault Area High School Veterans Day Ceremony
11:00 am Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Bahweting Anishnabe PSA Veterans Day Ceremony
11:00 am St Ignace Little Bear arena Veterans Day Ceremony (Ted Nugent will be in attendance)
11:30 am The American Legion Post #3 Spaghetti Lunch (Ends at 2:30)
1:30 pm Rudyard High School Veterans Day Assembly

11/10/2025

The Marine Corps Birthday in 2025 is on November 10th, marking its 250th anniversary. To all our Marines past, present, and future, we thank you for your service!