I would like to thank the members who participated in the 2023 annual election. We received nearly 1,200 member votes through mail-in or online ballots. Offering these options for the first time last year dramatically increased the number of members who were able to participate in the election process, and that number continued to grow… Continue reading.

We appreciate the members who participated in this year’s annual election.  Directors elected to the board Dr. Richard Leeper Ryan Sieber Annual Meeting Bill Credit Winners $50 REMC bill credits Leo Hartman Wade & Dawn Kreft Shane Gurtner Rosalie Regedanz Dale Neidlinger Brent Johnson Daryl Ball Skyler Reichert David Monesmith Geoffrey Gifford Thomas Hawk Anthony… Continue reading.

Marshall County Fiber celebrated its 1000th customer on March 16. The newly connected customers, Robert and Beverly Brown, were overjoyed to receive high-speed fiber internet and phone service.  “The service has been great,” Robert Brown said. “We are excited to finally be able to stream our smart TV and our phone is much clearer.”  Marshall… Continue reading.

In April 2021, Marshall County REMC partnered with Kankakee Valley REMC to donate the equipment, pole and labor to install an osprey platform in rural St. Joseph County. We have great news that an osprey has taken up residency on the nesting platform.

Your high-speed internet connection can hook you up with savings — on your heating and cooling costs. As more people gain access to broadband internet connections, they may consider upgrading to a Wi-Fi thermostat. Fortunately, your local electric cooperative offers a $45 rebate for qualifying Wi-Fi thermostat upgrades. And beyond the rebate, a Wi-Fi thermostat… Continue reading.

Spring and summer are opportune times for home upgrades and DIY projects. If you’re planning to make improvements to your home, consider upgrades that promote better efficiency. Here are a few projects that can help you save energy and money –– and increase the comfort of your home. Installing a smart thermostat is one of… Continue reading.

Robin Roberts recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).  This program includes the completion of five courses dedicated to understanding the skills needed to benefit the director’s electric cooperative and its members.  We would like to congratulate Roberts on his accomplishment and thank him for his dedication… Continue reading.

At Marshall County REMC, we strive to provide reliable power by keeping power lines clear in the rights-of-way (ROW). Through vegetation management, we are better able to prepare for future weather events and secure the reliability of the grid. Strategic tree trimming also reduces the frequency of downed lines causing power outages.  The map to… Continue reading.

Wi-Fi Thermostat Program When everyone’s using electricity during the hottest days of the year, wholesale power supply costs can go up, and that can eventually cause higher costs for everyone.  When you enroll in the PowerShift® Wi-Fi Thermostat Program, you agree to allow brief, small adjustments to your residential thermostat during times of peakelectric demand. … Continue reading.

Marshall County REMC has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America for a local food drive. Now through May 31, the REMC will have a collection box located in the front lobby. Please consider bringing in shelf-stable food items to help support the Boy Scouts of America’s Scouting for Food initiative. All food will be… Continue reading.

Nearly everyone has experienced the dreaded crash of thunder before the lights go out — and the relief once the lights come back on. In the darkness, what could be missed is the dedication, effort and energy from the lineworkers who are busily braving the elements to return power to your day. You have likely… Continue reading.