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Marion Community Fire Department Assistant Chief Bruce Tower (right) and firefighter Cody Barron (left) are pictured outside of the department’s recently completed training facility, partially obscured by simulated smoke. Into the smoke When firefighters enter a burning building, visibility can disappear in an instant. Smoke fills rooms, hinders searches for victims, and turns already unfamiliar

We’ve all been there. We have every intention to pay our bills by the due date, but life happens – we’re busy (or we’re just procrastinators, but don’t worry, this is a no judgement zone). Before we know it, the due date has passed, and we’re getting a reminder that we’re late and need to

Ric Evans Ed Hunt Dale Farrier Boyne City, MI – Great Lakes Energy (GLE) members recently elected three board members to the cooperative’s board of directors. Election results were announced at the cooperative’s annual business meeting on Aug. 26, 2026. In District 3, incumbent director Ric Evans of Ellsworth was reelected, receiving 467 votes in

A few simple steps can keep you in the loop Click here for the sign-up steps. GLE works hard to provide our members with reliable electric service. However, thanks to the whims of the weather and other factors, occasional power outages are unavoidable. When that happens, our crews work just as hard to get the

Managing your Great Lakes Energy account has never been easier. With your secure online account, you have 24/7 access to tools that help you stay informed, save time, and take control of your energy use, all in one place. Everything you need, right at your fingertips Your online account is designed to make account management

Great Lakes Energy members elect a candidate from within their district to serve on the cooperative’s board of directors once every three years. This year, members in districts 3, 4, and 5 will vote to fill seats in their districts as the terms of directors Ric Evans of Ellsworth (District 3), Mary O’Connell of Gaylord (District 4), and Dale Farrier of Kalkaska (District 5) will