Instead of my normal monthly article, for several months we will be featuring each of our seven districts. Each one is a unique and special place to call home. We’ve also asked each board member from those districts to tell us a little about where they live and why they love being there. We hope… Continue reading.
Orange County Fiber, the telecommunications subsidiary of Orange County REMC, is proud to announce the addition of Denny Cambron to our team. Cambron attended West Washington High School. He and his wife, Carri, live in Hardinsburg with their three children —Jaxson, Laney and Cullen.
When we say that we live in a “connected” world, most of us think about technology, like our smart phones and other devices and gadgets. But when you’re a member of an electric co-op (that’s you!), there’s so much more to being part of our connected co-op community. As member of Marshall County REMC, you… Continue reading.
Congratulations to Rachel Shoemaker of Argos who won the fifth grade division in the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest. She is the daughter of Laura and Michael Shoemaker. Since 1998, Indiana Connection and participating Indiana electric cooperatives have held an annual art contest for Indiana students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The winning works… Continue reading.
Every year the advanced 4-H Electric students complete a project with their 4-H leader, Ken Houin. This year the students added five new 50 amp outlets and disconnect breakers for the larger RVs and campers at the Marshall County fairgrounds. Great job to the students who participated and a big thanks to Ken Houin for… Continue reading.
Check out Marshall County REMC’s app and have our services at your fingertips – wherever you go! We’ve packed your most requested services in one little app. Search “MREMC” in your app store. Secure, easy and always on for you to: View daily use Pay your bill Check account info Report an outage Call or… Continue reading.
Marshall County 4-H Electric students had the opportunity to visit Micro Farms LLC in Nappanee. The students learned about growing and harvesting fresh produce using high-tech aeroponics/hydroponics. The students even went home with some delicious fresh veggies! Micro Farms LLC delivers its locally grown produce to restaurants, retailers and consumers across the region. Employees harvest… Continue reading.
Whenever a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster causes a widespread power outage, people tend to ask a logical question: Why don’t they put the power lines underground? It’s one of those questions that seems to have an easy answer — until you start looking at the details. The debate over “undergrounding” power lines comes… Continue reading.
Your co-op has been gearing up for the year’s largest event: the Member Appreciation Day and Annual Business Meeting. Plan to attend on Aug. 26 at the Porter County Expo Center in Valparaiso. The theme, Better Together, is so appropriate considering the challenges of this past year. I think we’ve all realized that there truly… Continue reading.
Electric vehicles (EV) continue to gain momentum and many Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumers see the benefit of refueling at the outlet instead of the gas pump. Kankakee Valley REMC offers a couple of recommendations for those who are considering switching to an EV. Typically, the dealership or the car manufacturer will recommend a charging system… Continue reading.
