BY JULIE YOUNG At some point, most children express a desire to care for a pet. Although they promise to feed, water, and play with the proposed animal, a pet is a big responsibility, and it’s important to make this step a positive experience for everyone involved.  Age appropriate Experts say it is important to… Continue reading.

In July, Indiana Connection celebrated its 75th anniversary. The magazine, originally titled Indiana Rural News, was founded in 1951 to help electric cooperatives connect with their members and keep them informed. As I thought about how to commemorate this milestone anniversary, I kept coming back to our readers and what they always tell me they… Continue reading.

Farm equipment and machinery encountering power lines is a leading cause of injury among farmers. As harvest season approaches in Indiana, farmers and farm crews are busy moving equipment on roads and to and from fields. This increased activity raises the risk of accidents, warns Chris Gearld, director of safety, training and workforce development at… Continue reading.

BY NATALIE DERRICKSON If there’s anything most Hoosiers can agree on, it’s that Indiana puts on some of its best shows during the fall season. The crisp morning air, Friday night football games, and weekends spent at Exploration Acres, home to one of the most creative and largest corn mazes in the state. This year’s… Continue reading.

If you’re like many of us, the spring planting of cool-season veggies wasn’t the best. Some days it was too cold. Some days it poured rain. And some days were so hot that plants bolted or went to seed.  Welcome September! This is our second chance to plant cool-season veggies. Not sure what to plant… Continue reading.

BY STACEY McARTHUR Creating tasty food and serving it runs in Besim Saliji’s blood. As a child, he hung out at his grandfather’s bakery in Croatia, close to Macedonia. Around 2000, he and his family moved to Indiana, where some of his siblings had already settled. He’s worked long hours at family restaurants since then…. Continue reading.

BY NICOLE THOMAS Known as the “River City,” Evansville is Indiana’s third most populous city. It’s home to Angel Mounds State Historic Site, one of the country’s best-preserved Native American sites, as well as Bosse Field, one of the oldest ballparks in the country. The city’s wild side As one of Indiana’s first zoos, the… Continue reading.

By Stephanie Bernaba Every Friday evening from May through October, something magical happens at 124 South Mulberry Street in Corydon. Farmers, bakers, beekeepers, and artisan food makers set up booths at the Corydon Farmers Market, and the community shows up to shop, eat, and connect. People linger over lavender lemonades and wood-fired pizzas. Regulars line… Continue reading.

Aug. 11 is just one day a year, but Indiana’s electric cooperatives hope the 8/11 date will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 any day of the year before a digging project. Striking a single line can cause injury, repair costs, fines, and inconvenient outages. Every digging project, no matter how… Continue reading.

When severe weather tears through a community, the first question from members is often simple: When will the lights come back on? The answer to this question can sometimes be difficult to answer when the storm first hits. When the damage is severe enough, electric cooperatives like Southern Indiana Power look to others for mutual… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power was proud to send two students, Wyatt Harris and Lucy Harumal, on the Indiana Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for students following their junior year in high school. Each summer, over 2,100 students spend a week in the nation’s capital exploring landmarks, meeting elected officials, and learning about civic… Continue reading.

We are excited to announce that Jennifer Coyle was hired as Southern Indiana Power’s new Manager of Member Services. Coyle brings over 17 years of experience in marketing, business/community relations, and customer service skills to our team. She has a Bachelor of Science in business, with a concentration in marketing and management, and is currently… Continue reading.