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You’e invited!

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 in Boone REMC

As a member-owned cooperative, Boone REMC is committed to engaging with those we serve. That’s why we host educational events three times a year, focusing on the electric industry, Boone REMC programs, and services.  Formerly known as Member Advisory Committee (MAC) meetings, these events have evolved into opportunities to connect, learn, and share updates. Our… Continue reading.

Applications open for student summer programs, art contest

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 in Boone REMC

Camp Kilowatt Participants enjoy camp activities such as canoeing and horseback riding, while learning about electrical safety, energy and careers at electric co-ops.  Eligibility: Current sixth graders whose households receive electricity from Boone REMC Date of program: June 4-7 Application deadline: March 3 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. This trip of a lifetime includes visits to… Continue reading.

Don’t let icicles impact your winter

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 in A Co-op Perspective, Boone REMC, Carroll White REMC, Fulton County REMC, Heartland REMC, Jasper County REMC, Jay County REMC, Kankakee Valley REMC, Kosciusko REMC, LaGrange County REMC, Marshall County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Newton County REMC, Noble REMC, Steuben County REMC, Tipmont, Warren County REMC

Many think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or with substantial ice buildup on the roof, can potentially lead to significant issues. Icicles can signal an ice… Continue reading.

Successful collaboration

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 in A Co-op Perspective, Bartholomew County REMC, Clark County REMC, Daviess-Martin County REMC, Decatur County REMC, Dubois REC, Harrison REMC, Henry County REMC, Jackson County REMC, Orange County REMC, Southeastern Indiana REMC, Southern Indiana Power, WIN Energy REMC

With another busy year underway at Hoosier Energy, it’s worth looking back at one of 2024’s most significant projects. Bear Run Mine in Sullivan County is the biggest surface mine in the eastern United States. When the mine was ready to move west early last year, it was a big task for Hoosier Energy to… Continue reading.

Models of service

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 in Profile

Indiana’s electric cooperatives and “Indiana Connection” recently honored five young Hoosiers in grades 5-8 with Youth Power and Hope Awards during the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Annual Meeting. The recipients each received $500 to further their community service activities. Recipients of the 2024 Youth Power and Hope Awards were:  Fletcher Abner, Palmyra Abner is a seventh… Continue reading.

Community trust

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 in Energy

By Mike Barron Many people excitedly applaud the public ribbon cuttings opening new businesses in town, yet most local economic growth happens without many noticing. Electric co-ops shine the light for businesses to find success. Electric distribution co-ops are owned by the very families and businesses that they serve. Co-ops embrace that history and take their… Continue reading.

Pick heart-healthy proteins

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 in Features, Newton County REMC

Too many saturated fats can cause high cholesterol and plaque build-up, increasing your risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends choosing healthy sources of proteins, mostly from plant sources; regularly eating fish and seafood; substituting fat-free and low-fat dairy products instead of full-fat versions; and for people who eat meat or poultry, choosing… Continue reading.

As serious as a heart attack

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 in Features, Newton County REMC

Your heart needs oxygen to survive. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely. This happens when the coronary arteries that supply the heart with blood flow become narrowed from a build-up of fat, cholesterol, and other substances called plaque.  When… Continue reading.

A passion for pizza

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Posted on Jan 28, 2025 in From the Editor

I love pizza. My husband and my best friends also love pizza, and we proudly celebrate “Pizza Friday” almost every week. You could say we are passionate about our favorite food, and I’ve come to realize that our readers are, too. This month, we are showcasing reader-nominated pizza places across the state. Our readers shared… Continue reading.

Best pizza in Indiana

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Posted on Jan 24, 2025 in Features

By Britt Davis According to Statista, there are over 1,600 pizza restaurants in Indiana. At “Indiana Connection,” we asked our readers to nominate their favorite pizza places near and dear to their hearts. We received over 200 responses and 104 individually-nominated restaurants.  We quickly learned that our readers are enthusiastic about their favorite places. Most… Continue reading.