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Drivers are now prohibited from using handheld devices while driving on Indiana roads. The new legislation intended to combat distracted driving prohibits drivers from holding or using a handheld mobile device while operating a moving vehicle.  A few facts about the new law:  Violators can be fined up to $500 and lose their driver’s license… Continue reading.

According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, patriotism is “the love for or devotion to one’s country.” Perhaps no other day of the year evokes such a sense of patriotism than Independence Day. With flags rippling in the wind and red, white and blue bunting adorning porches, it’s easy to feel a swell of pride for our country…. Continue reading.

Despite what’s been happening with the world over these last few months, it’s nice to see a ray of light shining in our communities amongst the negativity.  For the spring grant cycle, the Operation Round Up board awarded $21,740 to various organizations. Since its inception, Operation Round Up has given over $435,000 back to our… Continue reading.

Recently, Southern Indiana Power donated $1,000 each to our local schools. Cannelton, North Spencer, Perry Central, South Spencer and Tell City school corporations provide breakfast and lunch programs to students during the school year and summer but also provided an option during the COVID-19 pandemic as well. Families could pick up their food at the… Continue reading.

Every year, Southern Indiana Power accepts applications for the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and Touchstone Energy Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston. These opportunities have been a great way for the co-op to connect with our youth. In April, our national and statewide associations decided to cancel both programs due to COVID-19. The health… Continue reading.

Last month, Orange County REMC held a unique annual meeting as we streamed the business portion of the 83rd Annual Meeting live from the REMC boardroom. In an effort to comply with guidelines limiting large gatherings due to the COVID-19 situation, we felt this was our best option to conduct “business as usual” with a… Continue reading.

Orange County REMC is working in several areas across our service territory, performing system upgrades and maintenance. All REMC crews and contracted personnel carry identification, and their vehicles are marked with our logo. Please keep our crews save and drive with caution as all this work means extra utility vehicles along roadways. Pole Testing Beginning… Continue reading.

Josh Coles, new member service technician, joined the REMC team on June 8. He will be working with Zach Motsinger on our Demand Side Management program, energy audits, water heaters, security systems, and ETS service and repairs. He will also enter the Meter Technician Apprenticeship Program in the fall. Coles graduated from Ivy Tech Community… Continue reading.

Orange County REMC often gets questions from members who wonder why their electric bill is higher than that of a friend or family member who has a home of similar size. What many people don’t understand is that even though one home may be the same size, and even have the same number of people… Continue reading.