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 Annual Meeting | June 22 Jay County REMC will hold its Annual Meeting on June 22 at Jay County High School. Dave Dugan will be the entertainment for the evening, and members will be able to enjoy the business expo. Stay tuned for more details!

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.

Local Journeyman Lineman Michael Witvoet and 21 others from around the state graduated from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 612 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric cooperative. Cooperative apprentices also… Continue reading.

What is the facility charge on my bill? The facility charge is a flat fee that allows us to collect the money it takes to maintain and upgrade over 1,200 miles of line and all of the equipment, substations, and poles required to get power to your homes and businesses. These funds also ensure that… Continue reading.

Our Operation Round Up grants were recently issued, and your spare change is doing more great work in our communities! A total of eight grants were issued this quarter. Rensselaer Central Schools received three grants. Rensselaer Central High School Health Science Program received funds to create a hospital-like experience for primary students. Rensselaer Central Schools… Continue reading.

The Youth Tour and Camp deadlines have passed, but the Bruce and Sharon Nesius Memorial Scholarship for sons, daughters, or legal wards of a Jasper County REMC member is still available, as well as the 4-H Electric incentive. Bruce and Sharon Nesius Memorial Scholarship The Bruce and Sharon Nesius Memorial Scholarship is an opportunity for… Continue reading.