On July 18, the Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees unanimously voted to provide fiber internet as a new service offered by the co-op. This decision came after conducting several feasibility studies earlier this year. The board’s goal is to provide high-speed, reliable internet to the co-op’s electric membership via fiber-to-the-home. WHY IS THE… Continue reading.
Event Name: SEI REMC Safety Night Event Date: October 11, 2024 Event Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Location: SEI REMC Headquarters, 712 S Buckeye Street, Osgood, IN 47037 Discover the power of safety at our community-focused event, designed to educate and engage our members in essential electrical safety practices. Safety workshops: Learn placement, ventilation, and… Continue reading.
In the early 1930’s, electric power was only available in major metropolitan areas. Businesses and homes there had access to electricity, while others weren’t as lucky. Residents in rural areas lived without hope of electric capability until political action was initiated. Before they were consumer-owners, small groups of farmers and rural residents across the state… Continue reading.
Each year, Marshall County REMC provides the materials and division leaders for the 4-H Electric program. Once a month for four months leading up to the fair, REMC organizes a meeting where 4-H students can come to work on their projects, learn about electricity and get assistance from professionals in the electric industry. REMC would… Continue reading.
The Operation Round Up board awarded $5,000 to three organizations to support the work they do in the community. Brotherhood of Professional Police Officers and Emergency Services received funding to help provide gift cards during the holiday season to senior citizens with limited or fixed incomes who often have insufficient funds to buy needed medicines… Continue reading.
After 10 years of dedication and commitment to Operation Round Up and the community, Janet Howard, chairman, and Doug Kucera, secretary, retired from the program. Since Operation Round Up began in 2013, Howard and Kucera have been fundamental to the program’s success. They continually went above and beyond their duties to ensure the program helped… Continue reading.
As we all look for ways to save money in this age of increasing inflation, I began to think about a typical day and how much value it provides compared to the money spent. A morning latte costs about $6, a fast-food combo with a burger, fries, and a drink sets you back $10, and… Continue reading.
