Michigan Country Lines Magazine

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 for hobbies. She retired in 1957 at age 70 and...

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 today, and he’s still finding his balance—only now, it’s while...

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 newest and most expensive things to surround themselves with on...

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 in 1951, which was the same year my grandparents purchased...

October is National Cooperative Month, a time when we take the opportunity to reflect on the unique role cooperatives play in our communities. A perfect example of our values and mission in action is...