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By Lois Hoffman
I thought I heard someone calling the other day. As I listened closer, it was the lake softly whispering, “Don’t forget me. I can still be fun, even in [...]
By Lois Hoffman
The berm around the dam on Union Lake got a much-needed upgrade this past year
By Krista Glei
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, [...]
By Allyson Wentela, CISMA Coordinator for St. Joseph, Branch and Hillsdale Counties
What is an “invasive species”? The term is defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as “an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new [...]
By Ashley Klein
My life is very busy. I work in a busy medical practice, teach spin classes and sell real estate. I have a husband and two fur babies. There is [...]
By Lois Hoffman
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.
By Cam Holicki
Fishing has always been a passion of mine. I enjoy the fun of the fight, the challenge and intellect involved, and the ever-present hope of catching a trophy bass. [...]
By Brad Babjack
Why do I love coming to the lake? I look forward to it. I crave it. The rest, the time with family and friends, the beauty of nature … [...]
By artistre Escapes Island Garden Venue
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 [...]