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.
Congratulations to Senior Staking Technician Doug Johanns, who was voted by PPEC’s employees as the 2023 Quarter 4 Rockstar Employee! This internal quarterly recognition program allows employees to nominate and vote on deserving co-workers whom they feel have gone above and beyond or deserve recognition. Johanns joined the PPEC team in May 1986. His role… Continue reading.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 3–6 P.M This year will bring our fourth drive-through Annual Meeting. When we first changed the format of the Annual Meeting, we didn’t know how it would be received. To say it has been a successful transition would be an understatement. Our members appreciate the streamlined, energetic feel… Continue reading.
KREMC recently welcomed Noelle Thomas to the team as a media design specialist. We sat down with Noelle to learn more about her. What brought you to work for KREMC? Honestly, it was a combination of factors — I wanted a stable position that would allow me to pursue my passion for motion graphics and… Continue reading.
April showers and spring storms are on their way! Here are some things to keep in mind if you are experiencing a power outage. Before calling KREMC, check first to see if others in your area still have power. If they do, check your home’s panel box in case of a blown fuse or tripped… Continue reading.
Our KREMC podcast, Live Wire, recently featured an episode all about Operation Round Up grant recipient, Boomerang Backpacks. Andrea sat down with Mallika Klingaman and Stavrani Christos to discuss Boomerang Backpacks and how the non-profit organization is impacting our community. Scan the QR code to listen to the episode now!
Kosciusko Connect, a leading provider of fiber internet services in Kosciusko County and a subsidiary of Kosciusko REMC, announces the release of its first educational activity book, aimed at fostering digital literacy in children and promoting safe and responsible internet activity. Developed and designed by Customer Engagement Specialist, Haley Donahue, the Kosciusko Connect activity book… Continue reading.
We are so thankful for our hardworking linemen and their dedication to keeping the power on for our members. We encourage you to reach out to a lineman this month (whether they’re from KREMC or another electric provider) just to say, “thank you.”
It’s no secret that consumers with a water, gas, or electricity connection have long been targets for utility scams, but fraudsters have changed their tactics since the COVID-19 pandemic. As consumers became more reliant on technology for work, school, and commerce, scammers noted these shifts and adapted their tactics to this changed environment. Imposter scams… Continue reading.
We are pleased to announce that comedian Dave Dugan will join us as the entertainment for our June 22 Annual Meeting. In the past, we enjoyed beautiful music from several different local musicians. This year, we wanted to give Dugan a chance to make you laugh. Well known for his clean humor, Dugan customizes his… Continue reading.
Jay County REMC has been awarded a generous grant for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library from The Portland Foundation for the winter round of grant applications. Thank you to The Portland Foundation for everything you do for our community, and for helping to make Jay County a place that families can thrive!
National Lineman Appreciation Day is celebrated each year on April 18 and honors America’s electrical line workers’ hard work, innovation, and dedication. Our linemen maintain around 1,200 miles of line. Jasper County is a long county and our personnel can drive quite a distance to work on different areas of our system. Outages can occur… Continue reading.
