Vande Bunte Eggs: It’s For The Birds
In the rural heart of west Michigan, an impressive hen house serves as the main nest for a third-generation family farm. For the Vande...
At One with Plants
by Rik Cryderman, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member
She was seldom seen without an apron and seldom seen not working. She was...
A Deep Dive With Chris Roxburgh
As an electrical contractor, Chris Roxburgh spends his working days bringing light to dark areas. Perhaps it’s not all that surprising that Roxburgh spends...
A Cub, A Dream, A Legacy: The Story of Dean Oswald’s Bear Ranch
By Allie Brawley | Photos by Abby MoranThis article was originally published in Cloverland Connections, September/October 2025.
When Dean Oswald was 6 years old, he and his...
America’s Best Campground
Once upon a time, in the middle of the woods, there was an RV park. It was neither too little nor too big. Neither...
THE ‘Y’-BRARY
Summertime in Michigan can be a scene right out of a fairy tale. An abundance of activities, experiences, and natural beauty that rivals any...
Lights And Legacy
Nick Kuz wears many hats. By day, the Reed City resident wears Great Lakes Energy’s hard hat for his work as a lineman, bringing...
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: Craft Beer
Our beautiful state boasts some of the best beer in the nation. You can’t throw a rock in Michigan without hitting a great brewery...
Spring Gardening
By Kris Rigling, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member
One of my fondest memories growing up was coming home from school in the spring on the...
















