By Juli Knutson Discovering the magic of reading is life changing. That is just what’s happening in the ReadUP program, which Boone Power’s Operation Round Up program recently assisted. This past summer, Boone County Mentoring Partnership (BCMP) received a grant for the ReadUP program through Operation Round Up, an initiative Boone Power started in 2006 to provide… Continue reading.
One year ago this month, Boone Power (then known as Boone REMC) broke ground on our facility improvement project at our current location on Indianapolis Avenue in Lebanon. We’re excited to share that one-third of the project is now complete! Four of the five buildings have started construction. The three on the south side of… Continue reading.
We’re partnering with our wholesale power provider to determine future power needs. You may receive an email sometime in November or December asking you to participate in a survey of residential co-op members. The survey helps our wholesale power partner, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, plan power needs for the future and shape programs we can… Continue reading.
This November, I’m especially mindful of the blessings in my life — my family (even if my kids may not love that I am sharing this photo), my friends, and the incredible team at Wabash Valley Power Alliance dedicated to serving you. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the work we do together as… Continue reading.
Two years ago, the Centerton to Wilbur Project was still in the planning stages. Now, it is closing in on the finish line of nearly six miles of new overhead transmission line connecting the Hoosier Energy Wilbur substation to the Duke Energy Centerton substation in Morgan County. It is one of multiple transmission projects on… Continue reading.
By Nick Geswein In Indiana, whether it’s summer or winter, storms can quickly cause power outages that last for extended periods. That means having a generator to power your home can be critical. Choosing the right type and size of generator is equally important. Portable generators Portable generators range from small units that can power… Continue reading.
Gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer, but the joy can change to misery if food makes you or others ill. Symptoms of foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning, can start anywhere from hours to days after contaminated food or drinks are consumed. Practicing four basic food safety measures… Continue reading.
As your family puts up a tree or hangs the stockings this year, start a new tradition by prioritizing safety. Too often, the twinkling lights people see are on top of a fire truck or ambulance — the result of holiday accidents that could have been prevented. According to the United States Fire Administration, Christmas… Continue reading.
This month’s feature story highlights the Pets Healing Vets program at the Humane Society for Hamilton County. Pets Healing Vets connects rescue dogs and cats with qualifying Indiana veterans who suffer from PTSD or traumatic brain injury. While other shelters nationwide have programs that pair military veterans with rescue animals, Pets Healing Vets is the… Continue reading.
By Chris Adam Some Ivy Tech Community College- Indianapolis community members call it a “hidden treasure” for the city. It’s also a place where education and fantastic food come together to serve neighbors. A STUDENT-RUN RESTAURANT The Courses Restaurant is a student-operated eatery run by Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis. It operates as part of the… Continue reading.
National Co-op Month is a time to celebrate what makes electric cooperatives like Noble REMC special. And while electric rates might not be the most thrilling topic, they highlight an important part of what sets us apart. You may have seen headlines recently about rising electricity costs. A July report from the Citizens Action Coalition… Continue reading.
It’s a rodeo unlike any other, where our linemen wrangle transformers and rescue dummies instead of bulls. Noble REMC was proud to send four of our linemen Journeymen Tyler Rhoades, Trevor Harlan and Luke Gillis, as well as Apprentice Jared Buckles to the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo, held Aug. 21-22 in Danville, Indiana. The… Continue reading.
