They say it takes a village, but no village can grow without the vision of its leaders. For Augusta Hills Learning, Recreation and Community Center in Albion, that vision came from Bill and Marilyn Emmert. Bill, a former Noble REMC director, is no stranger to giving back to the community. However, he and his wife… Continue reading.
When most people graduate after four years of schooling, there’s a large ceremony with family and friends and time spent looking back on their achievements. But after four years, including 612 hours of classroom instruction and more than 8,000 hours of on-the-job-training as an apprentice lineman, Cody Kirkpatrick is only looking forward in his new… Continue reading.
There’s no doubt that there’s a need for more (and better) high-speed internet options in our area, but one of the biggest obstacles to making it a reality is funding. But you can help. Please take a minute of your time to complete Indiana Farm Bureau’s broadband speed test – and do so as many… Continue reading.
In Indiana, Mother Nature holds no punches. Regardless of season, she usually has surprises lurking around every corner. As we write this in July, she seems to favor high heat and humidity, with what seems like an unending amount of rain and thunderstorms, but by the time this is published in August, it could be… Continue reading.
Each year, as Miami-Cass REMC’s CEO, I am given the privilege of addressing you, our members, at our Member Appreciation Day/Annual Meeting. Here are a few highlights from my address to those in attendance at the meeting: It truly has been a strange year and a half as we find ourselves at another virtual meeting…. Continue reading.
$500 Bill Credit Bryon Norris Sherri Moore $100 Bill Credit Patricia Fry Dwayne Johnson Allen Parker Shinn Robin Skiles Donald Craig Wayne Hostetler David Quick Jeff Brenton Charles Brown Josh Clingaman $50 Visa Card Richard Surface Bryan Reed Donald Byrum Richard Slisher Larry Conner Thomas Buffum David Carver Kent Mills Janelle Foust Jill Robertson $25… Continue reading.
Miami-Cass REMC’s 82nd Member Appreciation Day and Annual Meeting was held virtually June 17 at the Miami-Cass REMC headquarters in Peru. A total of 235 members submitted their voting cards to the REMC prior to the meeting, which represents nearly 4.7 percent of the total voting membership. Miami-Cass REMC employee Mike Barron welcomed everyone, Pastor… Continue reading.
Counted seven board members attending. Attorney Jeremy Fetty also attended via teleconference. WVPA board report was given by Jim Savage. Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. Financial report given by Schwartz. May monthly operating, member services and safety reports were reviewed. Set the next board meeting… Continue reading.
During its annual meeting, Miami-Cass REMC awarded $500 scholarships to the following students: Daphne Dawson Britney Stroud Elise Ann Rosenow Abby Rogers Brooks Hensley Conner Hanaway Cain Clingaman Aleya Katherine Mygrant
Miami-Cass REMC continues to support the 4-H Electric program in Miami and Cass counties. There were great projects this year and we are proud of the accomplishments of this year’s participants. There were 20 entries in Miami County and 16 entries in Cass County. Fair judging took place on June 18 in Miami County and… Continue reading.
Have you ever heard the saying “If you want something done right, do it yourself?” That’s what LaGrange County REMC did over 85 years ago. LaGrange County REMC was the first one to bring power to the rural communities in our area that had been ignored by large, investor-owned electric utilities in the 1930s. Today,… Continue reading.
