Tahquamenon Falls: A Wonder of the Midwest

Hidden in the Upper Peninsula happens to be the state’s largest waterfall and the second-largest east of the Mississippi River (with Niagara Falls being...

Featured Recipe: Quinoa Salad

By Virginia Czarnecki, HomeWorks Tri-County 1 cup quinoa2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water1 can drained medium ripe olives, or 1 cup pitted kalamata olives1...

Grandma’s Quilt

My paternal grandmother was a talented woman whose greatest pride was taking care of her family. Her recipes remain family favorites, and the quilts...

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 Poet

By David Clapp, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member My grandfather, Francis Merton Clapp, was born in 1897 in Genesee County, Michigan. He served in...

One Last Hunt

By: Bob Smith, a HomeWorks Tri-County Cooperative member Do you have one particular day each year you look forward to more than any other? New...

Nature Memories

Growing up, our family always kept a flower garden. It was filled with roses, dahlias, and peonies. The Peace rose was my dad’s favorite....

Johannesburg Family: Seeding Success Through Tradition

Ben and Alison Sklarczyk’s five-year-old daughter Morgan has a dream to be Johannesburg, Michigan’s first farmer-police officer. She and her little brother, Dane, are the...

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...

Fall Road Trippin’ With Christal Frost: Harbor Springs & Cross Village

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year, and northern Michigan is the perfect place for a fall road trip! My traveling companion and...

Autumn Comfort Foods Recipes Due by August 1

Share your favorite “Autumn Comfort Foods” recipe with us by August 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...