With the hot humid temperatures during the long daylight hours as kids are out of school, it may seem difficult to keep your cool at home this summer – literally and figuratively. Yet in the literal sense, keeping your cool indoors could really pay off by keeping more green in your wallet. Fortunately, there are… Continue reading.

Expect exciting changes at this year’s annual meeting. For starters, our annual meeting will take place during the Jay County Fair on Thursday, July 14. We’ll be at the Jay County Fairgrounds’ round building. Many of our members will already be at the fair for the day, so we thought this would be a convenient… Continue reading.

Seven Jay County REMC members submitted valid signed petitions to run for seats on the board of directors. This year, the REMC offers voting both at the cooperative AND at the annual meeting on July 14. District 3 Kent Homan (incumbent) is a lifelong resident of Jay County. He is a graduate of Jay County… Continue reading.

Mark your already busy summer calendar for July 14! We will be hosting our annual meeting in the round building at the Jay County Fairgrounds during the Jay County Fair. There will be voting for the board of directors from   10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a business meeting at 5 p.m., including election… Continue reading.

As the weather begins to warm up, kids and adults alike will soon head outside to play and perform winter clean up. Before you do, remember to look up and be alert for power lines and other electrical hazards, the best way to stay safe from electrocution — and even death.  Never fly a kite… Continue reading.

As people plan in-person events following the pandemic-induced isolation the past two years, some are circling calendar dates for a familiar favorite — from their electric cooperative. Many electric co-ops are planning their annual meetings following canceled, scaled down, or virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some co-ops have returned to hosting in-person member events,… Continue reading.

At Jay County REMC, we recognize Electrical Safety Month every May, but we also know the importance of practicing safety year-round. From our co-op crews to you, the members we serve, we recognize that everyone has a part to play in prioritizing safety. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, thousands of people in the… Continue reading.

When a major storm causes widespread damage, electricity cannot be restored with the flip of a switch. Here’s how it’s done methodically, efficiently and safely. Every electric cooperative follows a basic principle when it comes to restoring power: priority is given to the lines that get the most back in service the quickest. Repairs start… Continue reading.