Every spring, people flock to greenhouses and garden centers to gather up everything they will need to make their yard and porch beautiful. They buy hanging baskets, potted plants, [...]

Let’s talk shop—lake shop. There are only so many fuel and food fill-up stops on the lakes, so there are bound to be waits, which in turn create some [...]

Few folks know that Edgar Rice Burroughs, the creator of Tarzan, frequented Coldwater regularly. Michael Hatt set out to change that in his book, Tarzan Slept Here: Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Coldwater Connection.

Lakes provide refreshment, entertainment and fun. However, there are injuries unique to lakes and the water activities they invite. My most memorable fishhook injury happened when my son, age [...]

The bridge over the channel on Warren Road provides great access around the lake all summer. Lately, it has also provided area residents with a topic for speculation. We [...]

The berm around the dam on Union Lake got a much-needed upgrade this past year

In life, we are given opportunities we never could have imagined but which fit our destiny perfectly. Twenty-five years ago John and Kathy Hemker purchased a beautiful property for [...]

You have heard of pontoons and tri-toons. Well, Lake George now has what is called a “newtoon.” Residents Bill and Renate Brenneke designed the new boat as a low-speed [...]

Last month I started thinking about updating my living room. Everything I was drawn to revolved around the light, airy tones of grey, beige and even off-white. For me, [...]

Lakes and their winds can steal your stuff, or deliver unrequested treasures right to your back door