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LaGrange County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in LaGrange, Indiana. As a cooperative, LaGrange County REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information electronically.

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Mark Leu

Capital credits and cooperatives

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Posted on Feb 19, 2023 in LaGrange County REMC

For consumers today, there are tempting offers all around. However, there are few places where your input is welcome and your contributions can come back around to benefit you. LaGrange County REMC provides one of the rare opportunities where some of the money you put in can make its way back to you and you… Continue reading.

Get involved at your co-op

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Posted on Feb 19, 2023 in LaGrange County REMC

Use your voice! Run for LaGrange County REMC’s board of directors. If you’ve been looking for a way to become more involved in the cooperative and your community, now is the time to pick up a petition to run for a seat on our board of directors. The board is composed of seven individuals who… Continue reading.

A grant for growth

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Posted on Feb 19, 2023 in LaGrange County REMC

Serving a rural area means serving more than just its people. LaGrange County REMC aims to serve and protect the land, which supports us all. One way we do this is through our EnviroWatts grant program, which benefits nonprofit service organizations working to improve the environment locally. Is your organization cleaning up a local river… Continue reading.

Tennant joins REMC team

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Posted on Feb 19, 2023 in LaGrange County REMC

LaGrange County REMC’s newest employee, Fiber Technician Joe Tennant, is embracing the challenge of helping the REMC provide fiber internet access to our members. “There was a lot thrown at me and it was a big learning curve. But, I was ready for it and am getting used to it,” he admitted. Tennant joined the… Continue reading.

Icicles can impact your idyllic winter – and lead to serious issues

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Posted on Jan 31, 2023 in A Co-op Perspective, Boone REMC, Heartland REMC, Jay County REMC, Kankakee Valley REMC, LaGrange County REMC, Marshall County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Noble REMC, Steuben County REMC

Icicles dangling from your home’s gutters may be a sign that problems are about to gush in. Many people think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may even see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or… Continue reading.

group of multiracial graduates holding diploma

Scholarships available

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Posted on Jan 10, 2023 in LaGrange County REMC

Each year, LaGrange County REMC awards three $1,000 scholarships to help area students further their education at an accredited college or trade school of their choice. The only requirements for applying are that the student must be an actively enrolled senior, their parents’ or legal guardians’ primary residence must be within LaGrange County REMC’s territory… Continue reading.

Mark Leu

REMC broadband connects first customer

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Posted on Jan 05, 2023 in LaGrange County REMC

It wasn’t that long ago that we rolled up our sleeves and went to work to transform an idea into reality: bring fiber-fast internet to the community. LaGrange County REMC Broadband was launched on June 10, 2021, and fiber construction began shortly after, on July 27. Building a fiber broadband network from scratch is no… Continue reading.

Celebrating service

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Posted on Jan 05, 2023 in LaGrange County REMC

LaGrange County REMC recently celebrated Meter Technician Gary Grogg on his 30 years of service at LaGrange County REMC. Grogg, left, is congratulated by LaGrange County REMC CEO Mark Leu, right, in the photo.

Be aware of galloping lines

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Posted on Jan 05, 2023 in LaGrange County REMC

It’s winter in Indiana. That means storms with wind, snow and ice. When high winds and ice combine, it can affect power lines in a unique way causing them to “gallop.” When ice accumulates on power lines, it forms a teardrop shape. If there are strong winds, the ice that builds up is only on one… Continue reading.

2022 YOUTH TOUR

Apply for our youth programs

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Posted on Jan 05, 2023 in LaGrange County REMC

Camp Kilowatt  Date: June 7-10 A fun and unique camp experience for students entering seventh grade. The camp takes place in early June and gives kids a chance to learn about energy while making new friends and enjoying activities and games. This three-day camp includes horseback riding, electric cooperative education, rock climbing, swimming and much… Continue reading.

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