Some say that part of the American dream is owning your own home. My husband, Brooks, and I were fortunate enough to buy ours in 2018, just before the housing market craziness of 2020 and beyond. We quickly realized that we were lacking some skills that can be helpful for homeowners. We are not very… Continue reading.

Many people think they should put away their gardening gloves in the fall. Not so. Keep wearing the gloves for a few more weeks for these tasks. Doing this maintenance now will make spring easier. Water Watering is critical this time of year for newer trees and shrubs planted in the last two or three… Continue reading.

By Natalie Derrickson   Breaking into show business in the early 1900s took grit, tenacity, and talent. If an aspiring performer could get their break, it would offer a world of life-changing possibilities. Vincennes’ native son, Richard Bernard “Red” Skelton, found his destiny while selling newspapers to support his family, and, as they say, the… Continue reading.

By Nicole Thomas  DePauw University, one of Indiana’s oldest institutions, is situated in Putnam County. Established in 1837 as Indiana Asbury College — an all-male school named after Francis Asbury, the first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church — it was renamed in 1884 to honor Washington Charles DePauw, a philanthropist who was once… Continue reading.

By Chris Adam  An electrical fire at home can easily spread, causing significant damage to your property and potentially taking lives. These fires are more common and deadly than you may think. In the United States, approximately 47,000 electrical home fires occur annually, causing nearly 300 deaths, 900 injuries, and more than $1.2 billion in property… Continue reading.

By Stephanie Bernaba Scott Trzaskus had his hands full running East End Grill on Lafayette’s Main Street when catering and event requests began rolling in — requests too large for his restaurant to handle. “Filet and shrimp and grits don’t travel well in a box,” he said. He realized Lafayette’s residents and visitors needed better… Continue reading.

Across Indiana, a new generation of leaders is rising to steer electric cooperatives forward. They bring inventive ideas, technical knowledge, and a strong dedication to service and community, which embodies the cooperative spirit. To celebrate National Cooperative Month, Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC), the publisher of Indiana Connection, is honoring seven emerging leaders from across the… Continue reading.

Wabash Valley Power Alliance (our power provider) contractors and Warren County REMC crews will rebuild a section of transmission/distribution line in Vermillion County. The tentative starting date is set for October. The section of line impacted will be approximately 3.5 miles in duration and start at Gessie Substation and continue East along E. County Road… Continue reading.

At WIN Energy REMC, safety isnt just a priority; its our culture. Be Safe is one of our core values, the backbone of every decision we make and every action we take, from the crews in the field to the employees in our offices. Our commitment to electrical safety extends far beyond our team its… Continue reading.

WIN Energy REMC employees have been keeping busy in our communities! We have volunteered at county fairs and presented several safety demonstrations.

Eileen Goodwin retired from WIN Energy REMC on Aug. 15,2025, after nearly 42 years of service to the cooperative. She has worked at the co-op since October 1983 and has held the positions of Accountant, Accounting Manager, and most recently, the Director of Finance since 2015. Congratulations, Eileen!

Please welcome Andrew Cross to WIN Energy REMC! A Knox County native, Andrew has joined our Vincennes office as an Apprentice Line Specialist.