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Sweet Success

Petoskey’s new Maple Moon Family Sugary promotes Michigan’s economy and energy efficient technology. Todd Petersen sees far more in maple trees than the leaves turning...

Tree Stumps Can Make A Princely Garden

Next time a storm knocks over a tree in your yard or a neighbor’s, think like a prince…Prince Charles, that is. The Prince of...

New Things

I just learned, from my son Jon, while we were camping in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore after Labor Day, that I’ve been peeling bananas...

Mud, Sweat & Tears

Extreme sports are big in Michigan and across the nation. When Chris Schmidt puts on his helmet on Oct. 20, the 44-year-old technical translator and...

DNR Change Allows Younger Kids To Hunt With Mentors

Bob Walker has been taking his eight-year-old grandson Hugh with him on hunting adventures since the lad could keep up. “He’s hunted with us since...

Babysitting Co-ops: The Sitter Solution

As a parent, your calendar is likely filled with field trips, soccer games, dance recitals, music lessons, pizza parties, and more. How come your...

On Guard Against Asian Carp

The threat of Asian carp entering the Great Lakes involves so many different jurisdictions that most observers pin their hopes on a federal solution...

First Mate Organizer Keeps Boats Ship-shape

The owners of a family business created a new product for boaters and helped keep some jobs in the process. Julie Irwin and her husband...

Cyber Security Patrols

Electric co-ops enhance efforts to protect their members’ personal data and the reliability and security of their electric distribution systems. Your home probably has several...

Best No Bake Recipes Due by January 1

Share your favorite “Best No Bake Recipes” recipe with us by January 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill....