Summer Thrills
Summer means "vacation" to many, and memories of family road trips along with the familiar mantra Mom and Dad grew weary of hearing: “Are...
Surf’s Up
While most of us prepare for a snow storm by stopping by the gas station or grocery store, one Northern Michigan native is waxing...
Thumbs Up For The Thumb!
Quick! Name your favorite part of our state. Many will say the U.P., Leelanau County, or Grand Traverse Bay. My hunch is some will...
The Wheels on the Bus
Admit it. You just sang “go round and round” in your head. September brings cooler temperatures, football season, and the start of a new school year accompanied...
Communicating in the Age of the Emoji
A few years ago my son stood before a display of old rotary phones in an antique store, puzzled by the seemingly ancient devices....
The Quilt Lady
Eleanor Howard’s story began when she was eight years old and asked her mother how to quilt. As a team, they pieced together Eleanor’s...
Walk The Line
Linemen are the backbone of every power system. They are the people on the front lines who maintain the grid regardless of weather conditions....
Every Vote Counts
A busy year celebrating Olympians and honoring lost legends like Gordie Howe and David Bowie, 2016 will conclude with one of the most highly...
Winter’s in the Rear View Mirror
Whew! Winter is finally in our rear view mirrors. All of Michigan’s 83 counties experienced a humdinger, didn’t they? Persistent cold, high accumulations without a traditional midseason thaw,...
Sky’s The Limit
What happens when you combine a master electrician, educator, licensed contractor and self-described tinkerer? You get Mike Schmerl, an instructor at Northwestern Michigan College...
Grilled to Perfection Recipes Due by April 1
Share your favorite “Grilled to Perfection” recipe with us by April 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
