With severe weather events occurring more frequently, now more than ever, it makes sense to be prepared. During a prolonged power outage or other emergency, this means having enough food, water and supplies to last at least a few days.  In honor of National Preparedness Month in September, I want to remind our members and… Continue reading.

One of our community’s most valuable assets is its investment in its youth. Specifically, our local 4-H programs. Noble REMC is proud to support the program from the moment a child joins to the culmination of his/her work at the 4-H Fair. It all begins during registration, which takes place from October to January.  Since… Continue reading.

Noble REMC wouldn’t be successful without our employees and directors. To highlight the work that they do, we’ve established Lighting the Way to place a spotlight on those who help the co-op thrive. Recently re-elected to his second term, Noble REMC Director Jay Wysong continues to learn and grow as he steps outside of his… Continue reading.

To say we were surprised would be an understatement. To say we were beyond grateful would not. In July, the Avilla Chamber of Commerce announced that Noble REMC was named “Business of the Year” as part of its Business Community Awards. Presented by Chamber representative Kevin Kelly, pictured at right of award, employees Amber Kunkel,… Continue reading.

Commitment to community is one of the pillars that sets cooperatives, including Noble REMC, apart. That’s why we’re so grateful to our members who help us in our mission to give back through our Operation Round Up grant program. With more than 85% of our members participating in the program, the pennies donated by rounding… Continue reading.

Since September is National Preparedness Month — and because severe weather events seem to be occurring more frequently — consider planning for bad weather now before storms hit. I urge you not only to have enough food, water and supplies to last at least a few days, but to take other practical steps to keep… Continue reading.

If you been to our office since January, you have probably met our newest member service specialist, Liz Armfield. She is a Miami County native and a 2015 graduate of North Miami High School. While she was in high school, Armfield attended Heartland Career Center in Wabash where she earned her cosmetology license. Prior to… Continue reading.

Congrats to the team from Lewis-Cass High School for being the winners of our first-ever Bucket Truck Pull.

Counted five board members attending. Attorney Jeremy Fetty attended via teleconference. Rob Schwartz presented the WVPA report. Fetty presented the legal report. Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. Financial report given by Schwartz. June monthly operating, member services and safety reports were reviewed and approved. Set the… Continue reading.

Operating an electric cooperative requires that we focus on delivering on both reliability and affordability — two ideals that can often be diametrically opposed. When you flip a switch, you expect the lights to turn on. When a storm rolls through the area, you expect the electrical grid to be robust enough to withstand all… Continue reading.

In June, LaGrange County REMC welcomed Logan Hamilton, pictured at right, as a tree trimmer/groundman.  After graduating from Prairie Heights High School, Hamilton jumped right in to begin his career at the REMC. Before working at the cooperative, he sold bait and tackle at the Angler and still does on the weekends. Hamilton likes working… Continue reading.