Safety Last year was an outstanding year for the cooperative. This year, we continued with our outstanding safety record, which means all our employees are dedicated to working safely and going home to their families each day. Operating margins improved from the prior year and expenses were maintained at below peer levels. Reliability Plant investment… Continue reading.

As April arrives, it brings with it showers that produce spring flowers. It also heralds spring storm season, which can include power outages. While Noble REMC strives to provide reliable electricity to our members, there are times when Mother Nature has other plans. Most of us can ride out a storm from the comfort and… Continue reading.

Sherryl Rhinesmith, manager of the shared communications and marketing department of Noble and LaGrange County REMCs, is saying goodbye to those she considers family. “Working with all the people here is absolutely awesome. We’re a family. I’ve been blessed with, not just one, but two co-op families,” Rhinesmith said. “Both Noble and LaGrange County REMCs… Continue reading.

Prime Care Ag of Wawaka recently received a $12,408.80 POWER MOVES® rebate for LED lighting installed at a new farrowing facility west of Kendallville on U.S. 6. Noble REMC Energy Advisor Brian Hawk, left, presents the check to Prime Care Ag representatives Mitch Wysong, center, and Chuck Wysong, right.

On April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day by educating the public regarding ecological issues and taking part in local projects to improve the environment. In honor of that annual initiative, Noble REMC would like to remind our members about alternative energy programs available to them throughout the year. Noble REMC’s Co-op Solar program makes… Continue reading.

With the retirement of Sherryl Rhinesmith (see story on page 7), the staff of the shared communications and marketing team of Noble and LaGrange County REMCs have changed titles and added a new member. Kevin Dreibelbis, with 25 years of experience in cooperative communications, will now lead the team as the communications and marketing manager…. Continue reading.

Lineworker Appreciation Day is Friday, April 9, and we’d like to extend our appreciation to the Noble REMC operations crew who works around the clock to make sure members’ power stays flowing. From left are Journeyman Lineman Zane Gray, Serviceman Dave Dunn, Journeyman Lineman Ethan Dewitt, Apprentice Lineman Cody Kirkpatrick, Journeyman Lineman Jeff Houser, Journeyman… Continue reading.

2018 Miami-Cass REMC Annual Meeting Wednesday, July 25 Peru High School The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m. and will feature music, prizes and more! You can also vote for your board of directors candidates at the meeting. Be sure to read future issues of Electric Consumer for more details. We hope to see you… Continue reading.

Miami-Cass REMC is a non-profit cooperative owned by the people it serves. When the cooperative was founded in 1939, its bylaws established a board of directors and its duties. Your board is made up of seven members from our service territory. Each year, two or three directors, depending on the year, are elected at the… Continue reading.

Kolbie Cox joined the Miami-Cass County REMC team on Jan. 2 as an apprentice lineman. Cox recently started the four-year Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). By the end of the program, he will have completed 576 hours of classroom instruction combined with at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training. Cox will also earn an associate’s… Continue reading.

Counted seven board members present. Miami-Cass REMC attorney Jeremy Fetty also attended via teleconference. WVPA board report was given by Jim Savage. IEC board report was given by Mark Hahn Monthly legal report was given by Fetty. Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. January monthly operating,… Continue reading.