Some people will roll their eyes when told they should be “greener” in their homes. But being environmentally friendly can create some cash savings along with being better for the Earth. Here are some resolutions that could make a positive impact in 2025 and beyond. REDUCE YOUR ENERGY USAGE Some co-ops offer energy advisor home… Continue reading.

Doing laundry may seem like a never-ending chore throughout the year. Laundry day may not be your favorite day of the week, but following these six tips can be an opportunity to save some cash.

Turn off things like lights, TVs, and entertainment systems when you are not in the room or are not using them. Lower your thermostat to 68 F (or lower) in the winter. If you decrease the temperature by just one degree, you can save up to 5% on heating costs. Consider a programmable thermostat that… Continue reading.

It’s officially 2025, a new year full of new possibilities. Did you stay up until midnight to see the ball drop? My friends and I used to ring in the new year at fancy parties in downtown Indianapolis. Now, we celebrate in our sweatpants. (My favorite way to celebrate almost anything.) I suppose that’s what… Continue reading.

Home of “Turtle Town, USA,” Whitley County has the highest number on Indiana license plates, 92, because it’s last alphabetically in Indiana’s counties list. Whitley County also has six landmarks on the National Register of Historic Places, including the former home of Thomas R. Marshall, the 28th U.S. vice president. Shell-ebrating a local legend  Churubusco,… Continue reading.

Cassidy Skinner’s entry for the Indiana Electric Cooperative 2025 Calendar of Student Art Contest, ‘Flower Girl”, impressed the judges with the detailing and lifelike quality of the scratchboard picture of her Great Dane, Dottie.  Skinner is an 18-year-old senior at Whitko High School in South Whitley, Indiana. Along with winning Best of Show and first… Continue reading.

By Brian D. Smith You’ve heard the old saying: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” But when the state says it has unclaimed property in your name, you can take that to the bank — literally. One of eight divisions within the Indiana attorney general’s office, the unclaimed property unit… Continue reading.

As I round out my first year as editor of Indiana Connection, I’m feeling pretty thankful. When you take a new job, there are a lot of adjustments, especially if you have been in your last position for over a decade. I have to admit that I don’t adapt quickly to change. However, the transition… Continue reading.

The first eight years of work experience on Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) CEO John Cassady’s resume shows a distinct career path. After finishing his undergraduate degree, Cassady found his calling in the halls of government — first as a legislative research assistant in the Ohio House of Representatives, then a legislative liaison with the Office… Continue reading.

We would all like to make our homes safer, especially for our family and friends around the holidays. Make safety a part of your celebration season with these tips. Tackle one a day, and you will be well on your way to a safer New Year! DAY 1 Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms…. Continue reading.

Who doesn’t love a warm fire during a chilly winter night? While fireplaces and wood stoves can add warmth to your home, they should be used responsibly. Here are some tips from the U.S. Fire Administration to keep your home fire safe.

Festive celebrations, flickering lights, and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a devastating one. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) statistics indicate that 30% of all home fires and 38% of home fire deaths occur during December, January,… Continue reading.