A Family Quilt
By Mary Ellen Wynes, a HomeWorks Tri-County Cooperative member
A single mom and career woman years before it was common, my grandma never had time...
Security Tips For Connected Devices
Today’s market offers a plethora of new gadgets and devices that claim to make our homes smarter, safer, and more efficient. But as with...
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...
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...
A Hidden Culinary Gem in Leelanau
A Small Creamery with Big ImpactTucked away in Suttons Bay, Leelanau Cheese has been a standout in the craft cheese world for over 25...
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,...
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...
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...
Building Beyond Bricks
Strong houses are made of concrete, lumber, and shingles, but a strong home is much more—it’s a place for family, for coming together, and...
Discover the Magic of the Michigan Country Lines Cookbook
Step into a world of culinary wonder with our exclusive cookbook, carefully curated from the finest recipes generously shared by our state’s electric cooperative...
















