YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON Jackson County REMC sponsored a local student on the Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., this June. The Indiana 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. Students visited the… Continue reading.

Since Boone REMC, Indiana’s first electric cooperative, was founded in 1936, electric cooperatives have succeeded because their consumer-owners stay politically engaged. Today, that engagement is more important than ever. Electric cooperatives continue to be well positioned to create a bright future for the communities they serve by engaging in political activity. Politics can be a… Continue reading.

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Thank you to all the campers who participated in this year’s Summer Co-op Camp, which was held June 24-28. From team-building activities to hands-on learning experiences, these young minds collaborated to bring their innovative ideas to life. It was a pleasure to see their hard work and cooperative spirit in action. We’re so proud of… Continue reading.

If you listen carefully, you can hear a quiet transformation happening. Electric appliances and equipment are becoming more popular than ever among consumers. Advancements in technology and battery power, coupled with decreasing costs, are winning over consumers looking for comparable utility and versatility. A bonus is that using electric equipment is quieter and better for… Continue reading.

If you’re like me, there are aspects of your life that become sort of a daily routine. I get ready for work, get in my car, and drive to the coffee shop on the way to the office. At lunchtime, I drive to the nearest fast-food location and get lunch. Once I finally end the… Continue reading.

I recall one stormy summer when a string of thunderstorms swept through our area for four consecutive days. On one of those nights, the power at our house went out. The first thing my 9-year-old daughter asked was, “How long will it be off?” Trying to manage expectations, I told her it could be anywhere… Continue reading.