To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the June 24 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert, Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton, and Manager of Finance & Accounting Amy Ramsey. 2. The May 26 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The… Continue reading.
Like it or not, artificial intelligence seems inescapable. Even a quick Google search produces an AI-generated smorgasbord of results, rather than a simple list of links. AI is even shaping conversations about the future of energy. While news headlines often focus on the rapid growth of AI, electric cooperatives are taking a measured approach to… Continue reading.
Orange County REMC sponsored Marissa Blais of Crawford County to attend the 2026 Indiana Youth Tour in June. Youth Tour provides young Hoosiers the opportunity to visit the nation’s capital, learn about government, experience American history, and gain a better understanding about their electric cooperative and government. A delegation of 60 Indiana students representing Indiana… Continue reading.
Back-to-school season means more than backpacks and homework — it also means more devices competing for your home Wi-Fi. From virtual assignments and research to streaming lessons and working from home, keeping everyone connected can quickly become a challenge. CommandIQ puts you back in control. Think of it as the remote control for your entire… Continue reading.
Kesterson joins team Orange County REMC/ Orange County Fiber welcomes Kameron Kesterson as a locator. He started at the cooperative on June 22. Welcome, Kameron! Terrell celebrates 22 years of service Orange County REMC/Orange County Fiber salutes Ashley Terrell, office manager, on 22 years of service to the cooperative. Thank you, Ashley!
Aug. 11 is just one day a year, but Orange County REMC hopes 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.
Trees can be beautiful additions to a yard, but knowing how to plant one safely can be tricky. While you may think of the potential dangers to yourself when planting a tree, there are also ways you can harm nearby power lines and other trees. Trees growing too close to electrical lines can cause momentary… Continue reading.
On June 11, severe storms swept across northern Indiana, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and significant impacts to our electrical system. I was reminded once again of the resilience that defines our cooperative and the communities we serve. At the peak of the event, approximately 3,200 LaGrange County REMC members experienced outages, making this one… Continue reading.
LaGrange County REMC sponsored Taylor Sutton, a Lakeland High School senior, as its delegate to the Indiana Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in June. The annual program provides students with a unique opportunity to explore the nation’s capital, learn about government and leadership, and connect with peers from across the country. Reflecting on her experience, Sutton… Continue reading.
August is typically one of the warmest months of the year, and that means air conditioners across our community are working overtime to keep homes comfortable, just like they did at the end of June and beginning of July. During periods of extreme heat, many members may see an increase in their electric bill and… Continue reading.
This year, LaGrange County REMC is proud to celebrate 90 years of powering our communities and serving our members. Since Oct. 29, 1936, your cooperative has remained committed to providing safe, reliable electricity while putting our members first. To thank you for being part of our story, we’re planning some special 90th anniversary giveaways starting… Continue reading.
