Marshall County REMC
Marshall County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Plymouth, Indiana. As a cooperative, Marshall 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 on their electronic devices.
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Beware of scams
Scammers are continuously coming up with new angles to trick members into giving up their personal information or credit card numbers. We would like to remind our members to always be on the lookout for scams. If you receive a call, text message or email asking you about your electric bill, demanding payment or personal… Continue reading.
Marshall County Fiber expanding service territory
Marshall County Fiber is now available in the area highlighted in green on the map shown above. Members who are interested in receiving fiber can call Marshall County REMC at 574-936-3161. Marshall County Fiber is a partnership between Marshall County REMC and Rochester Telephone Company (RTC). Leveraging RTC’s expertise with fiber optic internet allows Marshall… Continue reading.
Putting the ‘co-op’ in ‘cooperation’
When your local electric cooperative’s energy advisor is stumped by a perplexing power problem, the solution may come from a fellow energy advisor in another town – or even another state. Local electric cooperatives, including your power provider, vary in size and the number of homes and businesses they serve. Yet they are… Continue reading.
Unplug with meaningful community programs
Most adults have a vague memory of a time when “checking for messages” meant listening to an answering machine. We carried on with our days without relying on cell phones and managed just fine. But today, we are more connected than ever through our smart phones and other devices. Our phones are so much more… Continue reading.
Fair fun
Marshall County REMC enjoyed interacting with members and fairgoers at this year’s Marshall County Fair. Every year Marshall County REMC has a booth at the fair and provides a variety of reasons to stop by and say “hi.” This year REMC gave away over 200 milk tickets to 4-H fair participants and nearly 400 members… Continue reading.
Understanding power surges and blinks
Have you ever noticed your lights blink during a thunderstorm? Or perhaps you’ve noticed a blinking microwave clock when you arrive home. When this happens, you’ve likely experienced a brief disruption to your electric service, which could result from a power surge or blink. While the symptoms of surges and blinks can appear similar, what’s… Continue reading.
Accepting grant applications
The Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up board of directors will be accepting grant applications until Oct. 1. Those eligible to apply for funds include groups or organizations located within the Marshall County REMC service territory. Grants are available for local volunteer fire departments, youth, 4-H, and senior citizen programs and other community service projects. … Continue reading.
It’s your business
No matter your job, a business owner lives in your house: you! As a member of your local electric cooperative, you are actually an owner (a member-consumer) of the organization! Electric cooperatives sprang up across the U.S. in the 1930s as towns and cities across the nation gained access to electricity. The Rural Electrification Act… Continue reading.
Energy savings for your business
Locally owned companies are the backbone of our community. With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to make sure your business is equipped for maximum energy savings. LED lighting for your business allows you to maintain your preferred brightness levels while keeping energy costs low. And don’t forget about your outdoor lighting… Continue reading.
Connecting with you
When we say that we live in a “connected” world, most of us think about technology, like our smart phones and other devices and gadgets. But when you’re a member of an electric co-op (that’s you!), there’s so much more to being part of our connected co-op community. As member of Marshall County REMC, you… Continue reading.
Local student wins grade division in art contest
Congratulations to Rachel Shoemaker of Argos who won the fifth grade division in the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest. She is the daughter of Laura and Michael Shoemaker. Since 1998, Indiana Connection and participating Indiana electric cooperatives have held an annual art contest for Indiana students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The winning works… Continue reading.
Advanced 4-H Electric project
Every year the advanced 4-H Electric students complete a project with their 4-H leader, Ken Houin. This year the students added five new 50 amp outlets and disconnect breakers for the larger RVs and campers at the Marshall County fairgrounds. Great job to the students who participated and a big thanks to Ken Houin for… Continue reading.