Casting for Recovery Michigan
By Yvette Pecha
In late August, 14 women who have been afflicted with breast cancer will gather at the beautiful Barothy Lodge in Walhalla, Michigan,...
Glow In The Dark
Erik Rintamaki has been walking the beaches of Lake Superior all of his life.
Rintamaki, now living in Brimley, grew up in the Upper Peninsula...
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...
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...
Sweet Breakfast
Growing up in a small dairy farming community in the country, there were not a lot of options for jobs, but one of my...
From Traverse City to Time Magazine
When you think of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, you imagine seeing celebrities like Beyoncé, titans of industry like Elon Musk, and world...
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...
A Thrice-Worn Dress
By Laura Payne, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member
A refreshing trend has begun in the world of weddings. Brides are not always looking for the...
Grandma Grace
By Rik Cryderman, Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member. Rik is a retired hospital chaplain who worked for Beaumont Health for more than 30...
Old Friends
By J. Joseph Mapes, a Midwest Energy & Communications member
It has been said that “old friends are the bestfriends.” I surely agree. Growing up...
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!
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