Rural Michigan Pickleball

By Christopher Mulder, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative Member My mom was a trendsetter when she picked up and started to share her newfound pickleball game...

The Old Ball Games

By Carol Higgins, Midwest Energy & Communications member I was born in 1954, the oldest of eight. We didn’t go many places together, but my...

The One-Room Schoolhouse

By Claudia Sanderson, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member The history of a one-room schoolhouse is embedded in my heart. I was born...

Hope On The Slopes

In the winter of 1982, a tenacious kindergartner watching skiers cruise down the slopes of Boyne Mountain grew infatuated with the sport. Chrissy Evans...

From Curiosity to Connection: My Electric Co-op Journey

By David Wahl Eighteen months ago, I had no idea what an electric cooperative was—let alone how one could completely change my life. Now, I’m...

Restoring Power, Rebuilding Communities

When disaster strikes, electric cooperatives strike back. Whether it’s a hurricane in the South, an ice storm in the Midwest, or wildfires in the...

Wheels of Change: Exploring the E-Bike Phenomenon in Michigan

By Emily Haines Lloyd When you think of the many human milestones, there are an interesting amount that revolve around mobility. A baby rolls over,...

The Thrill Of The Chill

By Yvette Pecha It’s February in Michigan, and the deep freeze is here. Some people will complain, some will seek respite in warmer regions, and...

Best Burgers In Our Great Lakes State

Check out these recommendations from fellow members to find mouthwatering burgers around Michigan. J & B’s Bar & Grill ”Our favorite burger place is J &...

Reflections On Our Pond

By Kathy Fila, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member Our 24-year-old son came over today with youthful enthusiasm and energy, claiming he would get the pond...

Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1

Share your favorite “Heirloom” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more! To...