Should I Change My Charging Habits?

Four things to know about extending rechargeable battery life Many of us are so connected to our phones, tablets, and laptops that we panic when...

Snowy Owls Return to Michigan

By Yvette Pecha Every winter, “snowbirds” who live in the colder northern parts of North America leave their three-season residences behind in a bid to...

The Driving Force: Why Two Members Choose To Drive An Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicles remain a hot topic in 2019, as the purchase and use of EVs has fast-tracked in popularity across the country. In rural...

Memories Of An Ice Fisherman

By Rick Fowler, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member 1958…the earliest memories of being on the ice would probably spark the flames of many of...

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...

Best Of Michigan Campgrounds

Sleep under the stars at these favorite member campgrounds. Scottville Riverside Park, Scottville This park is really nice and is located right off the Pere Marquette...

When Business Took Flight: Runci’s Spiraling Entrance into Lowell History

By J. Joseph Mapes, a Midwest Energy & Communications member My grandfather, C. H. Runciman, moved his small family (including my 1-year-old mother) to Lowell,...

Best Of Michigan: Chocolatiers

Chocolate isn’t just for Valentine’s Day. Every occasion is better with chocolate, right? Indulge yourself with these member-recommended chocolate shops (in no particular order)....

Reaping What You Sow

By Mike Lavens, Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op As we get older, it seems we start to cherish friends and family more and materialistic...

Adventure Ahead At Deer Tracks Junction

While Deer Tracks Junction Adventure Park and Site 57 Safari isn’t an animal rescue, it might be hard to convince any of the hundreds...

Pizza Recipes Due by June 1

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