New Albany, Indiana | Open Wednesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. The Sporting Club is a premier outdoor sporting and event venue offering sporting clays, archery, and one-of-a-kind experiences in a scenic, relaxed setting. It has been in business since 2020 and is owned by Joe Crea and Ben… Continue reading.
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In the June issue of Indiana Connection magazine, Boone Power introduced members to its new optional time-of-use pilot program. Members can take a closer look and decide whether the rate option is a good fit for their household. Unlike a traditional electric rate, a time-of-use rate varies based on when electricity is used. Members who… Continue reading.
Have questions about Boone Power’s new optional time-of-use pilot program? Join us for an in-depth look at how the optional rate works, why the cooperative is offering it, and how it may benefit members who can shift some energy use to lower-cost times of day. During this Member Ambassadors of the Cooperative event, we will… Continue reading.
Photos and story by Nicole Griffin Inside the Whitestown Unit of the Boys and Girls Club of Boone County, the glow of gaming PCs and the sound of friendly competition fill the club’s new E-Sports & Gaming Lounge. It’s a space where middle school students build teamwork, communication, and technology skills through gaming. “This is… Continue reading.
Did you know that it took 117 years for “The Star-Spangled Banner” to become the United States national anthem? Before 1931, several patriotic songs were used at official functions without official designation. One of the first was “Hail Columbia” which was written for George Washington’s 1789 inauguration. Composed by German immigrant Philip Phile, lyrics were… Continue reading.
By Julie Young Although fireworks displays are a traditional part of our Independence Day celebrations, nearly 15,000 people are treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries each year. While some accidents are the result of amateurs attempting to launch professional-grade explosives, others are caused by legal fireworks that stay on the ground and can be… Continue reading.
What do the terms semiquincentennial, bisesquicentennial, sestercentennial, and quarter millennium have in common? They are all very long words used to describe a very big anniversary. Why are there so many names for America’s 250th birthday? Mainly because it’s such a rare achievement that it lacks a simple, easy-to-pronounce English word for it. As a… Continue reading.
The spring and summer months are prime time for electric cooperative Annual Meetings and member appreciation events. Due to budget constraints or reduced interest, some co-ops have shifted to virtual meetings. However, many still offer in-person events. Annual Meetings are typically a place to exercise Cooperative Principle #2: Democratic Member Control. Unlike for-profit electric companies,… Continue reading.
Summer has a way of drawing our attention to the things right in front of us — the county fair, an evening ballgame, a weekend at the lake, a family reunion. These are memories of my Indiana summers growing up. What we rarely think about are all the things working quietly in the background that… Continue reading.
Most people remember March 1976 for Indiana University’s unbeaten national championship in men’s basketball. But that date is also notable for the start of Donnie Eslinger’s career at Hoosier Energy, one that has reached 50 years and counting. Eslinger, who is now a transmission working foreman, was initially hired as a communications technician C at… Continue reading.
Many homeowners have considered adding backup battery storage to provide power at peak times or when the electricity goes out. Yet such an addition can be a major investment. Before you spend money on a residential battery storage system, consider these questions. Why do you want a backup power system? This is the first question… Continue reading.
