You have likely noticed Southern Indiana Power’s crews out and about, working on power lines in our community. It’s no secret that a lineman’s job is tough — but it’s a job that’s essential and must be done. This month, as we celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day on April 14, I thought I would share some… Continue reading.

District 1 Jeff Vogel is the incumbent director for District 1. He and his wife, Karen, live northwest of Rockport in Ohio Township. They have a daughter, Lauren; a son-in-law, Adam; a son, Eric; a daughter-in-law, Valerie; and seven grandchildren: Hadleigh, Isabelle, Morgan, Allison, Lance, Olivia, and Ethan. Vogel is a 1978 graduate of Purdue… Continue reading.

Looking for a clean, safe, and secure place to board your canine babies? Danny’s Doghouse would love to love your doggies. Danny’s Doghouse is located on State Road 70, next to Rainbow Lake in Perry County, a quarter mile west of Derby, Indiana. Stacey Peter, owner of Danny’s Doghouse, open boards dogs of all sizes… Continue reading.

To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Feb. 26 board meeting. 

Lineworker Appreciation Day is on April 14. As we celebrate the remarkable men and women who ensure reliable power, let’s recognize the Steuben County REMC Operations Department’s unwavering dedication to the local communities they serve. 

The best highways in the country can have impeded traffic due to high vehicle volumes. The same can happen with your internet. Imagine, in our car analogy, that you are driving on I-69 in Fort Wayne. There are six lanes of traffic, and during certain days and times, rush hour traffic can decrease the speed… Continue reading.

Here are some important deadlines to mark on your calendar: Operation Round Up application deadlines: June 27, Sep. 26, Dec. 26 Virtual Annual Meeting: June 14

Do you want to level out your electric bill? Steuben County REMC offers budget billing to help members manage their monthly bills by equalizing them each month.  To be eligible to sign up for budget billing: Budget accounts are recalculated at the beginning of the calendar year, and the monthly amount is adjusted accordingly. Your budget… Continue reading.

When planting trees, follow these guidelines to avoid potential problems. Always remember to call 811 before you dig.  Low Tree Zone: Avoid planting within 20 ft. of power lines. Only plant shrubs and small trees that reach a mature height of 15 ft. or less.  Medium Tree Zone: Plant medium trees (under 40 ft. when… Continue reading.

As CEO of Decatur County REMC, I am proud to lead an organization that stands firm on the values and principles foundational to cooperatives worldwide. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to serve the needs of our members, uphold transparency, and operate with the highest levels of integrity. Our cooperative is built on… Continue reading.