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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

6 Steps to De-stress at the Lake

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 [...]

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  … [...]