When I worked at a large independent garden center in Indianapolis, customers sometimes came in this time of year wanting to buy spring bulbs to plant. Staffers would have to tell them that the spring bulbs they saw blooming now were planted in fall.  Not all is lost, however. Fortunately, garden centers and home improvement… Continue reading.

Home of “Turtle Town, USA,” Whitley County has the highest number on Indiana license plates, 92, because it’s last alphabetically in Indiana’s counties list. Whitley County also has six landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places, including the former home of Thomas R. Marshall, the 28th U.S. vice president. Shell-ebrating a local legend  Churubusco,… Continue reading.

Cassidy Skinner’s entry for the Indiana Electric Cooperative 2025 Calendar of Student Art Contest, ‘Flower Girl”, impressed the judges with the detailing and lifelike quality of the scratchboard picture of her Great Dane, Dottie.  Skinner is an 18-year-old senior at Whitko High School in South Whitley, Indiana. Along with winning Best of Show and first… Continue reading.

By Brian D. Smith You’ve heard the old saying: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” But when the state says it has unclaimed property in your name, you can take that to the bank — literally. One of eight divisions within the Indiana attorney general’s office, the unclaimed property unit… Continue reading.

Our analogy on the internet and automotives series will switch gears and focus our attention for the next few articles on why your internet may be slow. The focus will be on ways to tune up your connection. We will examine and explain some common and hopefully easy ways to help you diagnose and maximize… Continue reading.

Office closed for Christmas: Dec. 24-25  Operation Round Up application deadline: Dec. 27  Office closed for New Year’s: Jan. 1  Page Day application deadline: Jan. 7 

Not sure what to give this year or know someone who has fallen on hard times? Why not give them a H.U.G. (Household Utility Gift)?  A H.U.G. is the perfect way to share the love and help someone in need.  Call our office Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., excluding major holidays, at 260-665-3563. 

Visit remcsteuben.com and view our “Member Benefits” tab to learn more about registration for each youth program. Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest is open to all K-12 students who want to create an illustration for the student art calendar. A first-place artist will be selected… Continue reading.

Have a real tree from Christmas and not sure what to do with it? Steuben County REMC is now accepting Christmas trees to recycle for free. Bring your tree to our office during regular business hours, and we will recycle it. Please bring bare trees without any ornaments, lights, or cords. DROP-OFF TIMES Monday–Friday, 7:30… Continue reading.

As your co-op, we are empowered to do more for our community. Steuben County REMC members recently awarded funds to three local organizations through the Operation Round Up program. The average contribution by a member per year is $6, with a maximum contribution of $11.88. These pennies, donated by members like you, add up to… Continue reading.

Looking back on 2024, it’s been a year of meaningful steps forward for Marshall County REMC. We have welcomed three new team members whose talents and commitment will enhance our service to you, our valued members. One of our most significant achievements this year has been converting to a new account management system designed to… Continue reading.

MARSHALL COUNTY REMC CONVERTED TO A NEW SOFTWARE: NISC (NATIONAL INFORMATION SOLUTIONS COOPERATIVE) We are coming up on one year with our new system, NISC! We hope you have found that the new system has enhanced your electric experience with us. If you haven’t already, register your SmartHub account to directly manage your electric account,… Continue reading.