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Co-op mode

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Posted on Feb 25, 2025 in A Co-op Perspective, Boone REMC, Carroll White REMC, Fulton County REMC, Heartland REMC, Jasper County REMC, Jay County REMC, Kankakee Valley REMC, Kosciusko REMC, LaGrange County REMC, Marshall County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Newton County REMC, Noble REMC, Steuben County REMC, Tipmont

A plain patch of parched grass may one day bloom with bustling buildings thanks partly to electric cooperatives plotting the way. Electric distribution co-ops and the generation and transmission cooperatives that provide them with wholesale power plan for development in the regions they serve. They must anticipate future growth and ensure that electricity is available… Continue reading.

Announcing paperless billing winners

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Posted on Feb 24, 2025 in Boone REMC

We are happy to have gained more than 800 enrollments in paperless billing during our recent promotion! All accounts enrolled in paperless billing were entered into a drawing for two $500 bill credits. The winners were:  Going paperless helps your electric cooperative hold down costs by reducing the amount of money we must spend on… Continue reading.

Facility construction update

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Posted on Feb 24, 2025 in Boone REMC

Construction on our new facility is in full swing! We are excited about the capabilities our new office, warehouse, and storage buildings on our current property in Lebanon will provide us to serve our members. With the excitement comes some temporary changes due to the construction.  If you need to visit our office, please be… Continue reading.

2025 Annual Meeting and director election

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Posted on Feb 24, 2025 in Boone REMC

One of the things that makes Boone REMC unique is that, annually, our customers — who are also member-owners of our cooperative — can vote in board of director elections.  Because we are a cooperative, we also conduct an annual business meeting to provide our members with important updates and a financial report. As part… Continue reading.

Clean up your cords

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Posted on Feb 21, 2025 in Features, Newton County REMC

If you pulled your desk or TV cabinet out from the wall, you would probably find a tangle of cords, cables, wires, and plugs. That tangle isn’t so good for your electronics. Besides creating a tripping hazard, a mess of electrical cords could lead to a fire if they’re all plugged into the same overloaded… Continue reading.

Recognizing helping Hoosiers

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Posted on Feb 21, 2025 in From the Editor

This month, we are featuring Harmony IN Horses, a non-profit organization that connects wild-born mustangs with foster youth. This group received its first grant from Boone REMC’s Operation Round Up. I hope you take the time to read about the fantastic work they are doing for children and animals. In 2025, we are making a… Continue reading.

Stay safe when working on DIY projects

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Posted on Feb 19, 2025 in Safety

You probably have a good reason why you want to take on a do-it-yourself home project. Maybe you have acquired the skills to do the work on your own, or perhaps you want to save money, or you enjoy the challenge. When working on these projects, it’s important to keep safety in mind. You can… Continue reading.

Larry Legend

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Posted on Feb 19, 2025 in Travel

When you think of Larry Bird, you can’t help but think of Indiana. That’s why, when the idea of centralizing the basketball legend’s collection came about, there was no question of where it should go but Terre Haute, Indiana.  Visitors to the recently opened Larry Bird Museum can get a close-up view of Bird’s most… Continue reading.

Healing together

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Posted on Feb 19, 2025 in Profile

On a small farm in rural Sheridan, Indiana, you’ll find a unique non-profit organization, Harmony IN Horses, connecting wild-born Mustangs with foster youth. It’s not just equine therapy — it’s an effort to change the lives of youth and the horses they work with. Through careful mentorship and trust-building, Harmony IN Horses enables connections that… Continue reading.