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County Profile: Jennings County

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Posted on Mar 23, 2023 in County

Jennings County is home to a “disaster” just waiting to happen. That place is the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. The center provides the infrastructure for realistic scenarios replicating natural and manmade disasters, military urban warfare and much more. Military; local, state and national agencies; and civilian first responders come to Jennings County from around the… Continue reading.

Give line crews lots of room: It’s the law

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Posted on Mar 23, 2023 in Safety

Spring has arrived with its profusion of color: whites and pinks … and orange — lots of orange — as in the orange of work zones. National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 17-21) reminds motorists to be careful around those whose jobs put them along the roadways. Indiana’s electric cooperatives remind motorists that work zones… Continue reading.

Esports: A real game changer

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Posted on Mar 23, 2023 in Features

By Richard G. Biever When Tyrese Ellis was a high school freshman, his future looked uncertain at best. He admitted he lacked motivation and was “borderline failing” most classes.  “I was a heavy gamer,” he said. “I wasn’t heavy into going to school.” When the Fort Wayne Snider senior says “heavy gamer,” Tyrese means video… Continue reading.

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How do capital credits work?

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Posted on Mar 08, 2023 in Noble REMC

Over the past 25 years, Noble REMC has been fortunate to be in the position to return more than $10 million back to our members. This is what we call “capital credits,” also known as the cash back you receive when Noble REMC has excess revenue to return to our members. (You may simply call… Continue reading.

Three Birds Casual

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Posted on Mar 08, 2023 in Noble REMC

By Austin Arceo  Three Birds Casual employees routinely unload shipping containers of inventory delivered by semi-trailer trucks several times each week.  The president of the luxury furniture making business knew it was time for a new facility when soaring success led to more than a half dozen shipping containers staying in the parking lot to… Continue reading.

Bill adjustment to be seen this month

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Posted on Mar 08, 2023 in Noble REMC

Coal and gas delivery and extremely cold weather at the end of 2022 are impacting the cost of providing reliable electricity to our co-op members.  Noble REMC’s power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA), is a not-for-profit like Noble REMC, so the increased cost of generating and transmitting electricity to over 331,000 members in Indiana,… Continue reading.

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Your pennies make a big difference

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Posted on Mar 08, 2023 in Noble REMC

Noble REMC’s Operation Round Up grant program kicked the year off with a bang, awarding more than $18,000 to nine deserving organizations and projects in our community. It wouldn’t be possible without our generous members, who help us in our mission to give back to the community through our Operation Round Up grant program. With… Continue reading.

The FAQ on EVs

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Posted on Mar 08, 2023 in Miami-Cass REMC

You’ve probably heard that many automakers are transitioning several or all of their new vehicles to electric-only models over the next 10 years. Regardless of the type of car you drive today, the electrification of the transportation sector is underway. We regularly receive inquiries about electric vehicles from Miami-Cass REMC members, so I thought it… Continue reading.

Employee spotlight: Myles McDonald

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Posted on Mar 08, 2023 in Miami-Cass REMC

When he started on Jan. 9, Myles McDonald became the latest addition to the Broadway Broadband powered by Miami-Cass REMC team. He reports to Parker Long, construction supervisor, and is currently performing aerial construction. Prior to coming to Broadway Broadband, he worked for Comcast as a cable technician.   McDonald is a native of Logansport… Continue reading.