If you reside in district 3, 6 or 7 and are interested in running for election, CONTACT THE OFFICE TO GET YOUR PETITION. The petition must be signed by at least 15 members and be returned to the REMC office by Friday, March 14, which is no less than 90 days prior to the 2025… Continue reading.
With the holidays just around the corner, there’s no better time to show our commitment to our members than through the disbursement of capital credits. Longtime members of LaGrange County REMC have benefited from receiving cash back over the years. For our newer members who aren’t as familiar with our cooperative principles, let me help… Continue reading.
Director Jeff Hampshire’s decision to join the LaGrange County REMC Board of Directors in 1992 was sparked in the 1970s with a piece of advice from former board member Frankie Parish. “You know, at some point in time, you young people are going to have to step up to the plate and take over for… Continue reading.
Northeast Indiana veterans from World War II and the Vietnam and Korean Wars were recognized in October for their service and sacrifice with an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials dedicated to them. The trip was provided through Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, which has hosted more than 2,200 veterans on such trips… Continue reading.
Kathy Brittenham smiles as she explains why she and her husband wanted to become part of LaGrange County REMC’s Co-op Solar program. “It’s time to put my money where my mouth is, so to speak,” Britthenham said with a laugh. A former environmental science teacher at Prairie Heights Middle School, she said even though she… Continue reading.
Operations Manager Terry Helmer can still recall his beginning days with LaGrange County REMC. He made $3 an hour as one of 10 employees at the cooperative, learned his job as a lineman through a correspondence-like program and served about 3,000 members. Helmer celebrated 45 years at the cooperative this year, and was recognized in… Continue reading.
Concern for the community is one of the strongest principles of LaGrange County REMC and its members. This is tangibly seen through Operation Round Up, which distributes grants to local nonprofit organizations from donations collected through participating members each month. This quarter, that generosity amounted to more than $9,500 in contributions to local food banks,… Continue reading.
Holiday greetings, my friends! As we approach the end of the year, I’d like to share some co-op updates with you. As I announced last month, our cost of service study is complete. Based on the findings, Decatur County REMC is implementing an overall rate increase of 1.28 percent, effective April 1, 2019. As a… Continue reading.
The Decatur County REMC nominating committee is seeking qualified members to run for directorship in Districts 1 and 2. Interested members may request a petition at the REMC office or speak with your nominating committee member for more information. Current nominating committee representatives are: District 1 — Frank Narwold District 2 — Randy Ostendorf District… Continue reading.
Effective Jan. 1, Decatur County REMC will no longer sell used poles to members due to safety concerns for members and employees. If you have further questions, please call our office at 812-663-3391. Thank you for your cooperation.
Last month, Decatur County REMC announced that, upon completion of a cost of service study, an overall rate increase will be implemented in April. Below are details that explain more about the upcoming rate change. How much is the rate increase? when does it go into effect? DCREMC is implementing an overall increase of 1.28… Continue reading.
For 80 years Decatur County REMC has been providing members with safe, reliable electric service. As a benefit of membership, you earn money back based on the amount of electricity you purchase from us annually. We call this money capital credits. Capital credits are allocated to account holders for a specific year. Disbursement of earned… Continue reading.
