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.

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]