One of my favorite things about summer is the opportunity for fresh, homegrown food, whether it’s shopping at the local farmers’ market or sharing the abundance of garden tomatoes with a neighbor. It’s amazing how just a few seeds, some fertilizer, and water can turn into a substantial harvest. When I think about energy efficiency,… Continue reading.

All REMC members who register and attend the Annual Meeting can vote for directors to serve the districts that are up for election in that calendar year. The information below details when deadlines occur in the election process. Incumbent directors whose terms expire in 2024 are: District 3 — Danny Easterday (Does not intend to… Continue reading.

Representing Orange County REMC’s District 6 is Director Brian Hawkins. District 6 includes all of Paoli and Greenfield townships in Orange County served by the REMC. Hawkins has served on the board since 2003. He is a 1977 graduate of Paoli High School and has owned and operated Wolfe Contracting, Inc. in Paoli for the… Continue reading.

Mason Webster is the Orange County REMC staking aid and was hired in 2019. He celebrates his five-year service anniversary on June 3. Adam Poole was also hired in 2019 and is the fiber coordinator for Orange County Fiber. He celebrates his five-year service anniversary on June 19. Orange County REMC and Orange County Fiber… Continue reading.

To keep electricity flowing safely and reliably, Hoosier Energy crews must be ready for anything. This spring, anything meant woodpeckers, resulting in the Redbird Line Rebuild. A hole had been spotted in one of the poles at Structure 80, part of a right of way running through the Redbird State Recreation Area in Greene County…. Continue reading.

Lineworkers serve on the front lines of our nation’s energy needs and on April 18 Orange County REMC, along with other electric cooperatives across the country, will observe Lineworker Appreciation Day as a way to honor the brave men and women who work hard to keep the lights on. Line crews work around the clock,… Continue reading.

All REMC members who register and attend the annual meeting can vote for directors to serve the districts that are up for election in that calendar year. The information below details when deadlines occur in the election process. Incumbent directors whose terms expire in 2024 are:  District 3 – Danny Easterday (Does not intend to… Continue reading.

RANDY ROBERTS 35 years Randy Roberts is the director representing Orange County REMC District 2, which includes all of Washington County and that part of Crawford County served by the cooperative. Roberts has served on the board of directors since 1989 and celebrates his 35-year service anniversary on April 18. CHARLES HOPPER 5 years Charles… Continue reading.

As spring arrives, the weather often becomes more unpredictable. In our part of Indiana, sudden storms can cause widespread damage and even power outages. Now is the time to gather supplies to build an emergency kit, so your family can be prepared. In the event of a power outage, the following items in your emergency… Continue reading.

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