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Happy retirement

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Posted on Mar 07, 2026 in Warren County REMC

Please join the Warren County REMC family in extending a fond farewell and happy retirement to Mark Branz and Mary Hines.  Branz started his career with Warren County REMC on June 29, 2015, as the assistant meter technician. In 2017, he was promoted to our main meter technician and member service representative. Branz is a… Continue reading.

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Answering your rate questions

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Posted on Mar 07, 2026 in LaGrange County REMC

Since I’ve been talking about the increase in electric rates the last couple of months, I thought I’d give you answers to two of our most frequently asked questions. HOW ARE MY ELECTRIC RATES DETERMINED? LaGrange County REMC is a cooperative. The unique thing about our business structure is that those receiving the service (that’s… Continue reading.

Klopfenstein graduates lineworker program

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Posted on Mar 07, 2026 in LaGrange County REMC

LaGrange County REMC lineman Atticus Klopfenstein was one of 30 lineworkers who graduated recently from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric cooperative…. Continue reading.

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Scholarships available for high school seniors

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Posted on Mar 07, 2026 in LaGrange County REMC

Each year, LaGrange County REMC awards three $1,000 scholarships to help area students further their education at an accredited college or trade school of their choice. The only requirements for applying are that the student must be an actively enrolled senior, their parents’ or legal guardians’ primary residence must be within LaGrange County REMC’s territory… Continue reading.

Powering up: Electric service is restored methodically to maintain safety

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Posted on Mar 07, 2026 in LaGrange County REMC

When a major storm causes widespread damage, electricity cannot be restored with the flip of a switch. Here’s how it’s done methodically, efficiently and safely. Every electric cooperative follows a basic principle when it comes to restoring power: priority is given to the lines that get the most back in service the quickest. Here’s a… Continue reading.