In today’s world, most of us don’t leave the front door unlocked. We protect our homes, loved ones and valuables from intruders with locks, alarms and other security measures. Cybersecurity is no different. It’s the practice of protecting other valuables, such as your identity, banking and health records, and other sensitive information, from digital attacks… Continue reading.
10-year-old Emmett Betz and his 8-year-old brother, Bennett, know something about what makes life sweet. Together with their mom, Jennifer, they are the team behind 2 Guys Pies. This fundraising endeavor sells homemade pies to help farming families affected by farm-related loss or injury. The Betz family suffered a tragic farming accident in 2016 that… Continue reading.
I was fortunate to be able to attend the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo this year. This is a new event in our area that is arranged by Indiana Electric Cooperatives, or IEC for short. IEC represents 38 member cooperatives in Indiana and we are a member. In its second year, the Lineman Rodeo took… Continue reading.
October is National Co-op Month, which is the perfect time to highlight the many ways cooperatives are unique. Cooperatives are locally governed, looking out for the long-term needs of their consumer-members, which means they belong to the communities they serve. This heightened community focus allows us to quickly adapt to evolving consumer expectations. Our closeness… Continue reading.
SMARTHUB NOTIFICATIONS Sign up for email notifications in SmartHub so we can tell you when our internet services are available at your address. UPDATE YOUR INFO Please update your contact information. It’s important we have an accurate phone number and email on file so we can keep you informed with electric or internet updates. Call… Continue reading.
The Jackson County REMC Board of Directors has declared that the capital credits that were allocated to members for the year 1992 are eligible for refund, with payments scheduled to begin at the end of November. Members and heirs of members who had service during this year are eligible to file claims. NOTICES WERE MAILED… Continue reading.
Three outstanding linemen from Jackson County REMC competed at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 24–25 in Danville. The two-day event showcased the skills and safety training of electric cooperative lineworkers. The linemen competed in events that test skills such as pole climbing, hurt man rescue and safely changing electric line hardware. A… Continue reading.
Last month, Jackson County REMC held its safety breakfast for all employees and directors recognizing five years without a lost-time accident. Ensuring the safety of all employees at Jackson County REMC is our #1 priority!
Help protect your router and other electronic devices from lightning strikes and other types of power surges by plugging these devices into a surge protector. SURGE PROTECTOR VS. POWER STRIP Although surge protectors look very similar to power strips, the two are different. POWER STRIPS Power strips act only as an expansion of a wall… Continue reading.
