There’s something timeless about trees. They remind us of where we’ve been, and they stretch toward what’s ahead. Here in our community, we take pride in the natural beauty that surrounds us — the shade on a summer afternoon and the colors that mark the changing seasons. At the same time, we share another responsibility… Continue reading.

Before storms ever hit or outages make headlines, a small crew is already at work keeping the lights on. At Jay County REMC, tree trimmers Chris Gage, Justin Fennig, and Josh Jackson play a vital role by clearing branches and managing vegetation along power lines. Their work helps prevent outages, protect equipment, and keep our… Continue reading.

GET TO KNOW YOUR 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATES DISTRICT 2 No candidates DISTRICT 5 Phil Laux is a lifelong resident of Jay County and a graduate of Jay County High School. He attended Northwestern of Lima, Ohio, and earned a degree in HVAC/R. Laux worked at a local company before starting his own business… Continue reading.

Even more reasons to attend your Jay County REMC Annual Meeting!

As your board president, I want to take a moment to share an important update and express my sincere gratitude during this exciting season of transition for our cooperative. First, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Violet Sistovaris for her outstanding leadership and dedication during her tenure as interim CEO. Stepping… Continue reading.

JoAnn McElfresh, At-large JoAnn McElfresh and her husband, Rick, live in rural Rensselaer. They have two children, Luke and Logann, who both graduated from Purdue University. The McElfreshs recently became grandparents. McElfresh graduated from Ball State University in 1991 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She operated her own graphic design business, Bright Ideas,… Continue reading.

Ballot packet coming in June  The Annual Meeting of the members will be held on July 28 at the Jasper County Fairgrounds beginning promptly at 6 p.m. in the Community Building. Bill credit drawings will be held after the meeting.  You will get your ballot packet in the mail at the end of June with… Continue reading.

SUPPORTING THE JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF’S K-9 PROGRAM At Jasper County REMC, we believe in the power of community. Through Operation Round Up, our members come together to support local programs that make a real difference right here at home. One recent grant recipient, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department K-9 program, is a strong example of… Continue reading.

What are capital credits? At the end of each year, Jackson County REMC calculates the difference between revenue and operating expenses for both the Electric and Fiber Divisions. This difference is called margins, or patronage capital. Because we are a cooperative, these margins are not profits paid to shareholders. Instead, they are used to maintain… Continue reading.

We’re excited once again to offer online early digital voting for the Annual Meeting. Members can vote electronically before the meeting or vote in person at the Annual Meeting, but not both. EARLY VOTING DETAILS • Early voting opens: June 22 • Early voting closes: July 20 • Annual Meeting: July 23 (in-person voting available)… Continue reading.