Camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature. However, if you’re planning acamping trip and want some of the comforts of home, such as electricity, you may consider bringing agenerator. Here are some tips for camping with a generator for a safe and comfortable trip. Choose the right generator The… Continue reading.
Whether roughing it in a tent or planning a family outing to a national forest, there are many ways to ensure a fun and safe camping experience. Consider the following safety tips. Check the weather report Before you leave, check the weather. When you arrive at the site, watch the skies for changes and carry… Continue reading.
This month, Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) — the statewide organizationthat publishes Indiana Connection — is celebrating its 90th anniversary. On March 9, 1935, Governor Paul V. McNutt signed the Indiana REMC Act intolaw. The bill, authored by I. Harvey Hull and Frederick Barrows, was the first ofits kind in the country, allowing for the formation… Continue reading.
Shedding light on reliability This past Memorial Day weekend, more than 100,000 people across Louisiana had an “unexpected outage.” To the regional electrical grid operator, it was a “load shed” event. Some folks called it a “black out.” Whatever label is used, people lost their power. As Wabash Valley Power Alliance’s CEO, this is what… Continue reading.
The Holland Energy Plant, located in central Illinois and co-owned by Hoosier Energy and Wabash Valley Power Alliance, has undergone the largest outage in its two-decade-old history this spring and summer. Three major projects have been the focus at the natural gas facility: steam turbine inspection, gas turbine hot gas path inspection, and replacement of… Continue reading.
By Julie Young Civic theaters are companies of performing and non-performing players dedicated to providing accessible live theatrical events to the local community. Their productions take place in a variety of venues, and their seasonal offerings may include plays, musicals, youth productions, classic works, and emerging voices. Whether in a big city or a small… Continue reading.
Your dog may own the spotlight now, but the arrival of a new baby requires adjustments, reassurance, and strategies to ensure a happy, safe interaction. Consider these tips whether you are preparing for a new child in your home or a new grandchild who will visit often. Assess the norm Determine a baseline for your… Continue reading.
Greene County is home to one of the largest wetland restoration sites in the United States — the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area. Spanning more than 9,000 acres of restored prairie and marshland, the nature preserve attracts more than 12,000 visitors annually for birdwatching, fishing, and hunting. History across the trestle Known as Indiana’s… Continue reading.
Some Indiana gardeners get the mid-summer “blahs”, and our plants are no different. Summer annuals may look leggy with smaller flowers, and perennials may have too many seed heads. Flowering shrubs may be dotted with brown, dead flowers. All these “blahs” can be easily fixed. The benefits of deadheading Annuals like cosmos and zinnia benefit… Continue reading.
You might remember learning about caves and fossil formations years ago, but now is the time to add the magic of discovery back into your life. Indiana Caverns, located in Corydon, Indiana, welcomes visitors year-round, rain or shine, making it a perfect Midwest travel spot. Cave tours Home to one of the largest deposits of… Continue reading.
You may be planning a celebration this summer and looking to use fun decorations to help get everyone in the spirit. If you’re thinking about using balloons outdoors, you should keep safety in mind. Metal coated balloons, or Mylars, can cause significant problems and pose a public safety risk. This kindof balloon is linked to… Continue reading.
At WIN Energy REMC, our mission is to provide safe, reliable electric service at the best value to our member- consumers while supporting the communities we serve. We understand our members expect the lights to stay on at a cost they can afford. We are committed to reliably and affordably powering our local communities. Beyond… Continue reading.
