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Posted on Oct 26, 2025 in Dubois REC

In October, electric cooperatives across the country take time to celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique advantages of being part of a cooperative. Its also the perfect time to thank you the members who make it all possible. For us, its not just a celebration. Its a chance to reaffirm the values… Continue reading.

Meet our newest employees

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Posted on Oct 26, 2025 in Dubois REC

LUKE RICKELMAN has also been hired as an apprentice lineman. He is the son of Ben and Beth Rickelman and is a member of St. Boniface Church. Rickelman enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, football and basketball.  TRAVIS MAIN has been hired as an apprentice lineman. He and his wife, Morgan, have one son, Miles. Main is… Continue reading.

Service anniversary

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Posted on Oct 26, 2025 in Dubois REC

This month, we congratulate Sherry Schnell, operations assistant, as she marks 20 years of service with the cooperative! We appreciate her hard work and dedication to the co-op and our members. 

Charge ahead with safety

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Posted on Oct 23, 2025 in Safety

By Chris Adam  Lithium-ion batteries are regularly found in everyday items such as mobile phones and laptops. They also power devices such as e-bikes, e-scooters, electric vehicles, and systems routinely used by first responders.  If you regularly travel by plane, you’re likely aware of specific concerns about lithium-ion batteries. The Federal Aviation Administration warns travelers… Continue reading.

Honored and remembered

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Posted on Oct 23, 2025 in Travel

By Natalie Derrickson   In Indiana, our military heroes’ sacrifices and bravery are honored through various memorials and museums that pay tribute to those who served. From the historic battles of the Civil War to the global conflicts of the 20th century, each site offers a glimpse into the lives of the brave individuals who… Continue reading.

The treasure of sandbars

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Posted on Oct 23, 2025 in Outdoors

Because I no longer have a day job, I sometimes spend the cool, blue afternoons of autumn on a nearby creek, wandering. The stream turns and turns and turns. In fact, the Big Raccoon bends itself so often that anyone walking its banks or kayaking its water will, sooner or later, be headed in any… Continue reading.

Eclectic dining and timeless charm

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Posted on Oct 23, 2025 in Indiana Eats

By Veni Fields When a man from Pennsylvania meets a woman from Michigan in Texas, and they settle in Indiana and open a restaurant, the menu is bound to be eclectic. Nick and Charity Boyd’s South Side Soda Shop in Goshen has a history as colorful as its offerings. It’s tucked in a cozy neighborhood… Continue reading.

County profile: Owen County

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Posted on Oct 23, 2025 in County

By Nicole Thomas About 30 minutes from Bloomington, Indiana, lies Owen County. In 1920, the mean center of the United States population — a statistical point representing the average location of all Americans — was located eight miles southeast of Spencer, the county seat. Today, Owen County is known for its outdoor recreation and for… Continue reading.

Saving lives on both sides of the leash

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Posted on Oct 23, 2025 in Features

By Brian D. Smith Justin Morseth returned from the Iraq War a lucky man. Despite serving as an infantry captain on the front lines of the conflict, he managed to avoid serious injury. His meritorious service earned him two Bronze Stars — one with the added distinction of Valor — and when he left the… Continue reading.