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...
Restoring The Great Lakes Lighthouses
Scattered along Michigan’s shoreline and numbering over 200 at their peak, the Great Lakes lighthouses once served as a beacon of hope to the...
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...
Snowmobile Museum, Trails Are Winter Fun
Did you know that over 6,500 snowmobile trails run throughout Michigan? To survive winter, you may want to buck-up with boots and a snowsuit...
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....
Disability 101: A Lesson in Respect
By Jack O’Malley, WTCM 103.5 FM Traverse City and host of Jack’s Journal on 9 & 10 News
“Well, Jack,” said the doctor, examining my...
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....
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,...
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
Holidays are a great time for tradition.
A favorite in our family was taking the kids to see Santa. With so many children all over...
Are You a Michiganian or a Michigander?
Based on the positive feedback on its debut, “Jack’s Journal” looks to be a winner in the eyes of many Country Lines readers. So...
Global Comfort Food Recipes Due by January 1
Share your favorite “Global Comfort Food” recipe with us by January 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
