Operation Round Up application deadlines: June 26, Sept. 25, Dec. 25 Camp Kilowatt application deadline: May 1 Virtual Annual Meeting: June 13

Seasonal weather can make electric bills unpredictable. Hot summers and cold winters often bring higher energy use, which can lead to fluctuating monthly bills. Steuben County REMC’s budget billing program helps members manage those changes by spreading energy costs more evenly throughout the year. Budget billing works by averaging your electric use over an 11-month… Continue reading.

You have likely noticed Southern Indiana Power’s crews out and about, working on power lines in our community. It’s no secret that a lineman’s job is tough — but it’s a job that’s essential and must be done. This month, as we celebrate our linemen and Lineman Appreciation Day (April 13), I thought I would… Continue reading.

DISTRICT 3 Gary Waninger, Incumbent Gary Waninger and his wife, Jackie, live near Fulda in Harrison Township. With two of his brothers, Waninger farms approximately 800 acres and raises corn, soybeans, hay, and wheat. They also have a cattle operation. Waninger is a director and agent with St. Joseph Mutual Home Insurance Company. He is… Continue reading.

Culinary students plan, prepare, and serve a meal of soup, salad, and bread for the Empty Bowls event. Each April, under the guidance of teachers Jennifer Mogan and Chelsea Kleeman, Tell City High School students take the lead in hosting the annual Empty Bowls event, a collaborative project between the ceramic and culinary programs that… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Feb. 25 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. Present via Webex from Hoosier Energy were Donna Walker, president/CEO, and Rob Horton, executive vice president and… Continue reading.

As CEO of Orange County REMC, I have the unique privilege of seeing firsthand what it truly takes to keep the lights on for our members. In April, we take time to pause and recognize the brave employees who make that possible every single day — our lineworkers. When storms impact our communities and outages… Continue reading.

All REMC members who register and attend the Annual Meeting can vote for directors to serve the districts that are up for election in that calendar year. The information below details when deadlines occur in the election process. Incumbent directors whose terms expire in 2026: District 1 -— Daniel Houchin District 5 -— Ben Lindsey…. Continue reading.

Congratulations to board member Carl Anderson on earning his Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. The CCD is the first step in a three-part director education program and includes five core courses focused on governance and the essential skills required of electric cooperative directors. This achievement reflects Anderson’s commitment… Continue reading.

Orange County REMC recently hosted a small group of area students for a safely supervised, hands-on experience with our linemen. Several of the students are aspiring to become the next generation of lineworkers, and the visit gave them a glimpse into the trade while promoting safety and awareness.

Congratulations to the following employees of Orange County REMC/Orange County Fiber: Travis Cole, fiber maintenance, celebrates five years at the cooperative. Welcome Zach Clements who began in February as a locator with the cooperative.