Cruis’n the HoliJay Lights at the Jay County Fairgrounds will be available through Dec. 23. View the festive display on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6-9 p.m. On Dec. 11 from 5-8 p.m. the fairgrounds will have carriage rides, ornament and cookie decorating, Santa and music. Questions? Call Debi Gillespie at 260-729-3648.

To celebrate our annual Co-op Community Day, Jay County REMC reached out to our communities for ideas on how employees could serve. We were thrilled to receive several ideas, and we narrowed our search down to the Bryant Parks Department. Pastor Paul VanCise, current president of the Bryant Town Park board, reached out to see… Continue reading.

This holiday season, while preparing for the fun that comes from the enjoyable winter holidays, you also can prepare for the higher bills caused by the wastes of energy past, present, and future. By overcoming these energy phantoms, you can make amends for past wasted energy and prevent them from taking more from your wallet… Continue reading.

Most of us consider our pets as part of the family. That’s why during the winter months, we make sure our whole family, stays warms without breaking your budget.  This month, I’d like to share a few simple ways you can make your home more comfortable for you and your pets this winter, which can… Continue reading.

By Carly Nichols A heavy-set elderly dog, appearing to be an assortment of many breeds, sways toward me as I sit at a wrought iron patio table. He wobbles a little with every step to give me an approving sniff before he lays down under a chair. I assume he’s resuming a nap he was… Continue reading.

The falling autumn leaves will soon give way to falling snowflakes and carolers singing our way into the holiday season. While it may seem like an odd time to plan outdoor getaways, it’s the right time for gifts that will help avid campers get ahead! Technology has led to some unique possibilities offering comfort (and… Continue reading.

This October, you should be treated by ghoulish figures visiting on Halloween — not tricked by unexpectedly high energy costs.  Every fall, people enjoy the milder temperatures while preparing for the coming Midwestern winter. Make sure you’re treating yourself to energy savings by making the right upgrades. Even small home improvements can lead to long-term… Continue reading.

With severe weather events occurring more frequently, now more than ever, it makes sense to be prepared. During a prolonged power outage or other emergency, this means having enough food, water and supplies to last at least a few days.  In honor of National Preparedness Month in September, I want to remind members of our… Continue reading.

If you were able to attend the Jay County REMC Annual Meeting at the Jay County Fairgrounds on July 14, there is a chance you noticed the American flag we proudly displayed between two of our bucket trucks at the entrance. This was just one of the many details that made our annual meeting special… Continue reading.

Did you attend our annual meeting this year or take advantage of the opportunity to vote early in our lobby? We would love to receive your feedback. Our annual meeting format was changed drastically this year. Board of directors voting was offered in the office and during a day at the Jay County Fair for… Continue reading.

Take a vacation from high electric bills by making your home — and your family’s habits — more energy efficient. That doesn’t just mean hitting the light switch when you leave a room (make sure your most used lights are LEDs). You should also make sure your television, computer, video game consoles, cable boxes, and… Continue reading.