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Out-of-the-box cooking

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in Indiana Eats

A perusal of the menu from 1816 Modern Kitchen & Drinks demonstrates what culinary explorer and self-described “southern boy” Chef Scott Dickenson has brought to the table in Corydon since he assumed ownership of the establishment that opened in 2019. Dickenson was raised in Southern Virginia and North Carolina and cooked in Cuban and French… Continue reading.

Indiana’s cardinal song

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in Outdoors

In 1903, the great Hoosier naturalist and writer Gene Stratton-Porter published her first book, “The Song of the Cardinal.” At first an article for “Century Magazine,” the story was also a tribute to the memory of her father, an early call for conservation, a natural history of the Limberlost swamps she loved so much, and… Continue reading.

County profile: Hamilton County

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in County

Hamilton County, the second-most populous county in Central Indiana after Marion County, offers its visitors and residents a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, and waterfront living on two man-made lakes, Geist Reservoir and Morse Reservoir. In 2017, the county’s city of Fishers was named CNN Money’s Best Place to Live in the United… Continue reading.

Stay cozy, stay safe!

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Posted on Jan 22, 2025 in Bartholomew County REMC

Electricity plays a vital role in keeping us warm and comfortable during winter, powering our heaters, lights, and other essential appliances. However, as the demand for electrical devices rises, so do the risks associated with their use. Understanding and practicing electric safety is crucial to prevent accidents, conserve energy, and ensure a safe, warm, and…

First quarter tracker and relief

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Posted on Jan 22, 2025 in Bartholomew County REMC

BCREMC will provide a wholesale power cost relief credit for all accounts that currently receive electricity from BCREMC. The refund amount will be directly proportional to the kWh you use and will be listed as “BCREMC Wholesale Power Cost Relief” on your bill. The power we buy from our wholesale power provider, Hoosier Energy, to… Continue reading.

Stay connected: Update your contact information

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Posted on Jan 22, 2025 in Bartholomew County REMC

In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed is essential. Whether it’s about office closures and events, unexpected outages, or rebate opportunities, ensuring your contact information is up to date allows us to keep you in the loop seamlessly. Simply login to SmartHub to update contact information, call and speak to a Member Services Representative at 812-372-2546,… Continue reading.

Space Heater Hazards: Be safe and aware

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Posted on Jan 22, 2025 in Bartholomew County REMC

How much is that space heater really costing you? Many electric space heaters advertise they can slash your electric bill, but they don’t advertise that they can also cause that bill to increase significantly. Whether it’s a standard electric space heater you see at Lowe’s, Menard’s, or Wal-Mart or a “ruby quartz” or “infrared” souped-up… Continue reading.

Balancing electricity supply and demand

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Posted on Jan 20, 2025 in Jay County REMC

Electricity is essential for nearly every aspect of daily life — so essential that we rarely think about how it’s produced and delivered to our homes. You might be surprised to learn that behind the scenes, a network of experts is working daily (and even by the minute) to anticipate how much electricity you need… Continue reading.

Supporting our future

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Posted on Jan 20, 2025 in Jay County REMC

LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE By Carly Nichols Every month, we enjoy profiling local businesses in our community and highlighting your neighbors’ unique and valuable products and services. This month, we proudly introduce Toddlertown Early Learning Center of Portland. I had the chance to sit and talk with Director Deanna Homan and Assistant… Continue reading.

Making the case for our youth programs

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Posted on Jan 20, 2025 in Jay County REMC

One of Jay County REMC’s missions is to support the communities we serve. One way we do this is through our youth programs available to area students. These programs include the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art, Camp Kilowatt, and Indiana Youth Tour. The deadlines to apply for these programs are fast approaching, so interested students… Continue reading.

Preparing for winter storms

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Posted on Jan 20, 2025 in Jay County REMC

THIS TIME OF THE YEAR, DANGEROUS CONDITIONS COULD CONFINE FAMILIES TO THEIR HOMES FOR DAYS AT A TIME. IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO BEGIN PLANNING AND PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR THE WINTER MONTHS. Indiana winters include everything from heavy snows, to freezing rain, to ice storms – sometimes all in one day. All of… Continue reading.