Happy New Year. Out With The Old, In With The New.
"Out with the old and in with the new.” This year, that phrase has a distinct meaning for me and Thumb Electric Cooperative (TEC)...
The One-Room Schoolhouse
By Claudia Sanderson, a Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op member
The history of a one-room schoolhouse is embedded in my heart. I was born...
Learning The Lines
The job of an electrical lineworker is physically demanding, can involve long hours in emergency situations, and requires the utmost concentration and focus on...
Memories Of An Ice Fisherman
By Rick Fowler, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member
1958…the earliest memories of being on the ice would probably spark the flames of many of...
Road Trippin’ With Christal Frost: Fat Tire Bikes On The TART Trails
Get Outdoors
If there’s anything we learned in 2020, it would be the power of the outdoors. As COVID-19 spread across the United States, it...
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 Driving Force: Why Two Members Choose To Drive An Electric Vehicle
Electric vehicles remain a hot topic in 2019, as the purchase and use of EVs has fast-tracked in popularity across the country. In rural...
Stars, Stripes And Sawdust
Ever since the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute opened its doors in 2017, people have been coming out of the woodwork to enroll in their...
Youth Tour: A Living Example of Cooperative Values
October is National Cooperative Month, a time when we take the opportunity to reflect on the unique role cooperatives play in our communities. A...
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...
















