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...
From Curiosity to Connection: My Electric Co-op Journey
By David Wahl
Eighteen months ago, I had no idea what an electric cooperative was—let alone how one could completely change my life. Now, I’m...
A Farmers Market Tradition
By Kelsee Nemetz, A Cherryland Electric Cooperative member
A family tradition is something that moves us closer to those we love. They provide an opportunity...
Farmyard Memories: The Chickens That Followed My Father
By Stanley Hagemeyer, a Great Lakes Energy cooperative member
When I was growing up, our family lived on a farm with four cows, about 20...
From the Classroom to the Coffee Table
Back in 2019, Tyler Leipprandt was balancing life as a teacher with a side hustle in drone photography—primarily in real estate. Fast forward to...
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...
Worms of Misfortune
By Margaret Elwood, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member
In the summer of 1937, my older sister Barb and I found ourselves knee-deep...
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...
Best of Michigan: Restaurants With A View
When the weather warms up, plan to take in the beauty at one of these member-recommended Michigan restaurants with a view (in no particular...
Sunken Treasure
It was on a volunteer trip to Jamaica that Jennifer Dowker saw her first glass-bottom boat. Aside from being captivated by floating above sea...
















