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Making progress on new meter installs
We are currently making headway on the new meter installs. As of early August, we’ve installed over 1,000 new meters and continue to work our way from west to east in lower Spencer County. Again, please be aware that we are working in your area, so no need to be alarmed. Thank you for your… Continue reading.

Quarterly employee spotlight
Josh Ford was hired Aug. 6, 2012, as an apprentice lineman. He graduated from the HEATS program to become a journeyman lineman on Nov. 4, 2016. Josh and his wife, Vanessa, live in Tell City. They have two children — a daughter, Reese, and a son, Brody. When he isn’t working, Josh enjoys coaching youth… Continue reading.

Harvest safety tips

July BOD Highlights
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the July 31 board meeting. 1. All directors were present. Also present were CEO Steve Seibert, administrative assistant Lisa Hinton and attorney Chris Goffinet. 2. The June 19 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The… Continue reading.

Don’t Wait. Be prepared for the storm.
It’s your worst-case scenario. A major storm was predicted, and this time, the predictions were right. Many power lines are down, and your electricity may be out for several days. You are low on everything —food, pet supplies, toilet paper, batteries, diapers and your medication. Imagine how you would feel in this situation. While you… Continue reading.

4-H Daily Prize Winners
Monday: Linda Verhaeghe Tuesday: Liz Shireman Wednesday: Charlie Houin Thursday: Julie Whitehurst

Operation Round Up Update
In July, the following organizations received Operation Round Up grants: • Blessings in a Backpack of Triton received funding to help feed elementary students this school year. Blessings in a Backpack sends food home with students in need each Friday to ensure they do not go hungry over the weekend. Blessings in a Backpack of… Continue reading.

Ann Fitzgerald retires from Operation Round Up board
Marshall County REMC would like to thank Ann Fitzgerald for her six years of service as chairperson of the Operation Round Up board. Fitzgerald is one of the original board members from when the program began in 2013. She has helped allocate $124,000 to the Marshall County community making sure every penny is well spent…. Continue reading.

Smart grid construction begins
In August, Electricom, Marshall County REMC’s contractor, began building out the smart grid (shown in the map above). Contractors will have several crews working in the highlighted areas on the map at one time. All trucks will be labeled with the Marshall County REMC logo. The project is expected to take 90 days to complete…. Continue reading.

Harvest Safety Tips

REMC Updates
With school in full swing again, kids of all ages are getting settled into their new daily routines as summer comes to an end. Fall is just around the corner, and it won’t be too long before we will be preparing for cooler weather. This month, I wanted to talk about a few things going… Continue reading.