In one of the most notable inaugural speeches given, John F. Kennedy spoke his famous words, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” His inspiring words urged Americans to take actions that benefited the greater good. In essence, Kennedy was saying our country thrives when… Continue reading.

The Decatur County REMC nominating committee is seeking qualified members to run for directorship in Districts 1 and 2.  Board governance is an integral component of a successful cooperative.  Interested members may request a petition at the REMC office or speak with your nominating committee member for more information. Current nominating committee representatives are: District… Continue reading.

Decatur County REMC Annual Meeting NEW LOCATION | Greensburg Elementary School Drive Thru — 3-6 p.m. Virtual Business Meeting — 7 p.m. More details to come!

Join us March 25 at 7 a.m. at Pop’s Diner in Greensburg for breakfast with CEO Brett Abplanalp.

The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present: CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver and Crystal Greathouse. Upon motion made by Suzanne Parmer, seconded by Jason Barnhorst, and carried, the agenda was approved. Member Request to Address the… Continue reading.

Whether it was first grade or eighth grade, the dream began early. On Dec. 17, 2021, that dream became reality for Jasper, Indiana’s Mitchell Werner and Greensburg, Indiana’s Waylan Case as they graduated from the North American Lineman Training Center. Both claimed their diplomas from the school in McEwen, Tennessee, with the help of a… Continue reading.

If your garage doubles as a catch-all room for junk you haven’t gotten around to getting rid of, your house has a its own den of hazardswaiting to happen. If you want your garage to be safe for your family to park cars, retrieve sports equipment or even root around for lost stuff, clean it… Continue reading.

If you were to pull your desk or your TV cabinet out from the wall, you’d probably find a tangle of cords, cables, wires and plugs. That tangle isn’t so good for your electronics. Besides creating a tripping hazard, a mess of electrical cords could lead to a fire if they’re all plugged into the… Continue reading.

February is the month of love, so in that vein, we’ve created our list of top five reasons why we love serving you, the members of Decatur County REMC (DCREMC). 1. We love serving our members because without you, the co-op wouldn’t exist. Our purpose is to provide you with reliable, affordable and safe electricity…. Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt | June 8-11 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2022. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides.  APPLY: Apply by March 1 at CampKilowatt.org. Indiana Youth Tour | June 16-23 Decatur County REMC wants to… Continue reading.

The meeting was opened by Chairman Steve AmRhein and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present. Also present: CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Matt Raver, Jennie Meyer and Rachel Sullivan. Upon motion made by Dale Wernke, seconded by Jeff Lawrence, and carried, the agenda was approved.  Approval of Previous… Continue reading.

Decatur County REMC Journeyman Lineman Brian AmRhein was awarded the Distinguished Service to Safety Award from Indiana Electric Cooperatives for his extraordinary actions and dedication to safety. AmRhein, a U.S. Army veteran and 15-year employee of Decatur County REMC was recognized for two instances when he went out of his way to help others.  The… Continue reading.