About a century ago, most of the land around the lakes was owned by cement factories. There were four cement factories in Branch County by 1900, including Union City [...]

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

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  … [...]

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 [...]

On any Saturday morning in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s you could find a group of Coldwater Lake teenagers practicing for the annual ski show. They were part of the [...]

Every summer in America we celebrate the birth of our country with fireworks on the Fourth of July. Have you ever wondered about the history of fireworks? Most attribute [...]

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 [...]

Take advantage of all the activities and services for seniors that the Burnside Center has to offer

Activities abound on the lakes through every season of the year. From old to young, Type-A to social sanguine, there’s something for everyone. SUMMER The height of activities on [...]

6 Steps to De-stress at the Lake