Craig Anderson of Duke Realty will be the newest ORU board member. The board also voted to approve partial funding for Advance Park. A $2,750 grant was awarded for the installation of radio control (RC) racetracks and a driver’s stand. The park board plans to schedule sanctioned races where racers will come from other areas… Continue reading.

Heating and cooling costs account for around half of a user’s energy bill according to the U.S. Department of Energy. So when it comes to reducing energy use and cutting home energy costs, the most impact can be made by programming the thermostat. The right thermostat settings could yield energy savings of 8-15%, and new… Continue reading.

When Charles Copeland went to work at Boone REMC 10 years after its founding and right after coming back from the service, he probably couldn’t foresee what Boone REMC would look like after 37 1/2 years of work or now after nearly 75 years. When he retired, he noted the difference between the modern power… Continue reading.

The negative impacts of the current pandemic are far reaching and affecting nearly all of us. As a result, the REMC has experienced major decreases for energy sales during the COVID-19 issue because many of the REMC’s largest member businesses have temporarily closed or reduced operations during the months of March, April and May. Operating… Continue reading.

Every year, Harrison REMC accepts applications for the Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and Touchstone Energy Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana. These opportunities have been a great way for the co-op to connect with our youth. In April, our national and statewide associations made the decision to cancel both programs due to… Continue reading.

Each year Harrison REMC awards several $1,000 scholarships to local students who choose to attend a local university or college to continue their education. These scholarships are awarded each spring to graduating seniors who live with a parent or guardian who is an REMC member.  Awards are based on academic achievement. 2020 scholarship recipients: Homeschool:… Continue reading.

We at Harrison REMC are excited about the My Solar program. My Solar provides electricity through solar energy without any installation on your home or business. Members have access to easy, affordable solar power no matter where you live. Rather than installing these solar panels on your home or business, Harrison REMC will keep and… Continue reading.

By Emily Schilling Self-isolation and quarantining — which are now part of everyone’s lexicon — have changed our habits, our lives, our physical health and our mental health. Here are some of my random thoughts about staying put at home after a long career of “going to work.” Not having to set the alarm clock… Continue reading.

The sweetest thing about Halloween may not be the preponderance of candy, but the inspired décor and “couture” associated with the holiday. Our October cover story will focus on what readers like you do to make your Halloween spook-tacular. What are some of your favorite DIY costumes and how did you make them? How do… Continue reading.

Does it seem odd that a company would encourage people to use less of what it sells? Probably. But then, Wabash Valley Power has always been a different kind of electric company. If you’re not familiar with Wabash Valley Power, we are the wholesale electricity supplier for 23 local electric cooperatives in Indiana, Illinois, and… Continue reading.