I read somewhere that once you have three of the same kind of item, you have a collection. That philosophy — plus my love of after-Christmas bargain-hunting (including deeply discounted artificial trees) — lead me to collect Christmas trees. Each year, my husband and I put up AT LEAST seven trees (sometimes more if I’m… Continue reading.
Though our December social calendars are usually too packed to include yet another event, one invite that inevitably warrants a “count me in” RSVP is a holiday cookie exchange. I like to think of it as party on steroids (or should that be sprinkles?). Sure, it’s a fun social event, a time for friends to… Continue reading.
Serving great food and ensuring customers have a positive dining experience are hallmarks of a top-notch restaurant. But One Ten Craft Meatery in downtown Warsaw goes above and beyond through its mission of creating a strong community by investing in people. Owner Jason Brown notes, “If you develop people, your community is a better place.”… Continue reading.
Like most all Indiana counties that border the Ohio River, Dearborn County’s earliest history and economy has been based along that major waterway. The county’s two largest towns, Lawrenceburg, the county seat, and Aurora are the first Hoosier towns travelers heading down river from nearby Cincinnati come to. Aurora is home to Hillforest Victorian House… Continue reading.
By Darrell Marks Just as kids will ravenously rip into gift boxes later this month, many adults start the month rummaging through garages, attics and basements to dig out ye olde lights of holidays yore to once more commemorate the season. Before you go searching for those old lights and electric decorations, you should be… Continue reading.
Batteries provide a portable, and usually safe, source of electricity. From batteries in our cell phones to industrial-sized backups, we rely on them every day. With Christmas just around the corner, parents will be stocking up on batteries for all the new toys their children will be unwrapping on Dec. 25. Although batteries seem harmless,… Continue reading.
Make safety a part of your holiday with these tips. Tackle one a day and you’re well on your way to a safe New Year! Day 1: Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Make sure everyone knows what to do if they start beeping. Day 2: Inspect all electrical items, decorations, and extension cords for… Continue reading.
Before unpacking your holiday lights and seasonal items, take a moment to read these eight safety tips to ensure that your Christmas is merry … not scary. Inspect your seasonal items Many of us have treasured holiday mementos that we bring out of storage and proudly display each year. The holidays are also a time… Continue reading.
For me, this is a time of year for refection, and topping my list of things I’m grateful for is our wonderful community. I know I speak for all Warren County REMC employees when I say that we are thankful to be in such an incredible place. We are fortunate to live in the same… Continue reading.
Warren County REMC is pleased to announce it has been given the opportunity to sponsor two Food Finders mobile pantry trucks for the Warren County REMC and Food-Finders service area. Food Finders trucks typically include a variety of products such as frozen meat, canned goods, produce, baked goods and laundry soap. These two… Continue reading.
Vampire power is used by electronic and electrical appliances even when they are shut off. This elusive power use can account for as much as 20% of your monthly electricity bill. Because it often goes unnoticed, we also call it standby power or phantom load. The most common standby electrical vampire culprits that most of… Continue reading.
