By Kelly Lynch We all have a history. But what makes life interesting are the ways that our histories intersect. Noble REMC found this recently when we received a seemingly random request from Hudson resident Janis Penick. She was finishing her late father’s written history, and he had mentioned taking “wiring classes” at the local… Continue reading.
Community means everything to Noble REMC employees, especially since we live and work here side-by-side with you. And a better representation couldn’t be made than our recent recognition from our national organization, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Cooperatives from across the country were challenged to participate in at least five hours of community service… Continue reading.
Touchstone Energy Camp (June 3-6, 2020) A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2020. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. Apply at TouchstoneEnergyCamp.org. Indiana Youth Tour (June 18-25, 2020) Noble REMC wants to send you on a weeklong, all-inclusive… Continue reading.
The 2020 Census is more than counting you, it’s counting on you. The importance of facilitating a complete count in the upcoming U.S. Census cannot be understated. Did you know census results are tied to federal funding and legislative districts? For example, if Noble County fails to count every man, woman and child, it could… Continue reading.
You’ve probably become accustomed to reading the same headline every year: “Run for your board of directors.” But do you know why promoting this message is so important to us? People see my title of CEO and assume I have sole discretion over the leadership of LaGrange County REMC. While I lead the day-to-day operations… Continue reading.
By Kelly Lynch “We hope and we pray and we work,” Kenneth Weaver said as he shuts the door behind him at The Farm Place. It’s a fitting mantra for a place and a cause that has been embraced so enthusiastically by the community and the many who have donated money, man hours, materials or… Continue reading.
Touchstone Energy Camp (June 3-6, 2020) A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2020. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides. Apply at TouchstoneEnergyCamp.org. Indiana Youth Tour (June 18-25, 2020) LaGrange County REMC wants to send you on a weeklong,… Continue reading.
Hometown: Howe Job title: Tree trimmer/groundman Start date: Oct. 7, 2019 Diploma: Lakeland High School What previous jobs prepared you for this role? I worked at Klopfenstein Tree Service (if the name didn’t give it away!) for six years, cutting tress. Why did you want to join the team at LaGrange County REMC? I wanted… Continue reading.
In the 1930s, our members asked for electricity, and the REMC answered the call. Now, you have asked for high-speed internet. Once again, Heartland REMC is answering the call. Fiber cables are going up! The first main line fiber cables were attached to the poles just before the holidays in December. This is the start… Continue reading.
If a circuit trips no matter what you plug into it, it’s likely an overload. This is a job for a professional. A BUZZ: Electric appliances should not buzz. They shouldn’t make any sounds. When they do, you might have a problem with an outlet or some wiring. An electrician can solve the problem.
There are a lot of things that make electric cooperatives different than other utilities. We are owned by the people we serve, not by distant shareholders. Our members share in the profits we generate through capital credits. Every member has an equal voice in how the co-op is managed, and is able to exercise that… Continue reading.
