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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

We all have that “window” that we look forward to. It’s those few years between the time when we are done working, raising kids, paying mortgages and improving our [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]