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A special letter to the editor

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Posted on Jul 29, 2024 in From the Editor

I’m always delighted to get letters from our readers, both good and bad, because it’s exciting that someone has taken the time to read the magazine and give me their opinion about it. I recently received a letter that I thought deserved some special attention: As I read your May and June editorials about Mother’s… Continue reading.

The contented hum of sunflowers

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Posted on Jul 26, 2024 in Outdoors

BY MIKE LUNSFORD One of the best reasons to visit a field of sunflowers is for the way it sounds. The inescapable beauty of such a place attracts gawkers and admirers of all kinds who create a contented hum that can be found nowhere else. We are in the season for sunflowers, which mature for… Continue reading.

A change of passion

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Posted on Jul 26, 2024 in Profile

BY JODI BORGER If you’re driving through Clayton on U.S. 40, you can’t miss the big red barn situated on the south side of the highway. That barn is where you will find Singing Crust, a bakery owned by Emily Waits, specializing in artisan breads and pastries. For Waits, baking wasn’t always her passion. As… Continue reading.

What is a kilowatt-hour?

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Posted on Jul 26, 2024 in Energy

BY BRIAN REYNOLDS One of the keys to understanding the utility industry or your utility bill is understanding the terminology. A common term is kilowatt-hour, the standard billing unit for electrical energy, abbreviated as kWh. It is worth noting that a kilowatt is a unit of power, while a kilowatt-hour is a unit of energy…. Continue reading.

County Profile: Sullivan County

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Posted on Jul 26, 2024 in County

BY NICOLE THOMAS Known as the home of outdoor recreation, Sullivan County has more than 26,000 acres of recreational grounds for various activities, from hunting and golfing to ATV riding and water skiing. Shakers, a Christian sect known for their celibacy and communal lifestyle, were the county’s first settlers in the early 1800s. This group… Continue reading.

Don’t learn these lessons from experience

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Posted on Jul 26, 2024 in Safety

For an inexperienced teen driver, wrecking the family car is almost a rite of passage. The only way for young drivers to gain experience is to get behind the wheel and put miles behind them. Some dangers, though, cannot be learned from personal “experience.” Take this example: an accident involving a utility pole. How the… Continue reading.

Tiny houses, big opportunities

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Posted on Jul 26, 2024 in Features

BY CHRIS ADAM If you’re interested in living in a tiny house, you may be grateful to call Indiana home. The state has been called one of the best for tiny houses — thanks partly to more relaxed regulations and communities across Indiana that welcome those who own one. Indiana has a Log Cabin Rule… Continue reading.

Annual Meeting wrap-up

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Posted on Jul 15, 2024 in Kosciusko REMC

Another KREMC Drive-Through Annual Meeting is in the books! Thank you to all the members who came to see us and cast their votes for the board of directors. The Annual Meeting was held later in the month than in previous years. At the deadline for publication, the election results were not yet decided. However,… Continue reading.

Rebates to help you save

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Posted on Jul 15, 2024 in Kosciusko REMC

At Kosciusko REMC, we are committed to helping our cooperative members save energy and money. Whether it’s time to purchase a new electric water heater or you’re looking to install a new geothermal system, don’t miss out on valuable rebate savings offered exclusively to our membership. By taking advantage of these opportunities, you can maximize… Continue reading.