These dog days of summer might have you considering putting those loitering summer sunrays to work making electricity for your home. Advances in technology have helped make the cost of solar energy more affordable. More people than ever before are considering adding solar panels to their home. But before you contact a solar panel sales… Continue reading.
Jane Hammock was on the board of the Boone County Historical Society (BCHS) when the Cragun House was donated in 1988. Thirty years later, she has seen the house continue to mark history. Now the president of the society, Hammock is about to embark on another capital campaign for the 1893 historical landmark. “It took… Continue reading.
Crystal Enchantments LLC has been a dream in motion for owners Richard and Rhonda Kent who opened their metaphysical store in Lebanon this February. They have made themselves the largest source of crystals and semi-precious stones in Boone County and prided themselves on being less costly than all of their competitors by giving customers the… Continue reading.
Its claim to fame as Indiana’s oldest restaurant is reason enough to draw curious diners to The Log Inn in Warrenton, Indiana, 12 miles north of Evansville. But once there, the restaurant’s locally famous fried chicken, always fresh and made to order, turns first-timers to fans. The Log Inn was built by Henry Haub in… Continue reading.
Bartholomew County celebrates its bicentennial this year. Parts of the county’s yearlong celebration will focus on looking forward to what’s next. But in celebrating the county, the story of county seat Columbus cannot be emphasized enough. For a city of its size, Columbus, population around 46,000, has a unique place in the nation for its… Continue reading.
BY MATT BRAMES Do you have a room that never reaches the temperature you set at your thermostat? You are not alone! There are many reasons to consider adding additional heating and cooling to trouble areas like this and there is a solution I have found that is efficient and secure. Known as mini-split heat… Continue reading.
Parents — take a few minutes to sit down with your child and go over this checklist to prepare him or her for a safe school year. Be sure your child knows his/her phone number and address, has your work number and the number of another trusted adult and knows how to use 911 for… Continue reading.
Power outages are never convenient. Sometimes, it’s no mystery why we are left in the dark, like when a storm rattles windows and walls. Other times, an outage may come out of the blue. We never want to leave our members in the dark but acts of Mother Nature and man can’t be helped. When… Continue reading.
Giving back to the community is one of the guiding principles to which cooperatives adhere. Warren County REMC is proud to give back to the youth of our community by awarding scholarships. Since the Indiana Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., was canceled lst year, Warren County REMC used those funds to award three $500 scholarships… Continue reading.
Installing a new deck? Planning for a backyard pool? Planting some new bushes in the garden? No matter what you’re undertaking, if your project requires digging, there’s a easier way to locate utility lines buried on your property. Just dial 811. A simple call to 811 will connect you with a regional center for locating… Continue reading.