To keep you informed about your cooperative’s operations and activities, here are highlights from the May 26 board meeting: 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The April 30 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were reviewed. 4. The vouchers were… Continue reading.
The director election results are in, with 1,119 members participating, or 12.67% of the membership. While there were no contested seats on this year’s ballot, your role in ratifying the election results remains vital to our cooperative’s democratic process. Congratulations to the following directors: DISTRICT 1 Millgrove and Greenfield Townships Gary Shough DISTRICT 2 Jamestown… Continue reading.
DISTRICT 1 Millgrove and Greenfield Townships Gary Shough OCCUPATION: Equipment operator EMPLOYER: Steuben County Highway (28 years) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Active: Boy Scout Troop 423 (assistant scoutmaster), Orland Community Volunteer Fire Department (assistant fire chief), Steuben County 4-H Shooting Sports (muzzleloader instructor) Former: 4-H Fair Board (president) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: Credential Cooperative Director Certificate, Board Leadership Certificate,… Continue reading.
On June 5, Orange County REMC welcomed members and their families to our 89th Annual Meeting, a tradition that continues to highlight the strength of our cooperative. This year’s theme, “A Look Back, a Leap Forward,” reflected both our history and our commitment to serving members well into the future. As an electric cooperative, Orange… Continue reading.
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Orange County REMC/Orange County Fiber Annual Meeting on June 5. The meeting featured a business meeting, music, children’s actvities, prize drawings, and food from Sanders Catering. Two directors were also elected to the board, Daniel Houchin from District 1 and newly elected Kyle Livingston in District 5. … Continue reading.
During the 2026 Annual Meeting, Kyle Livingston was elected the newest member of the Orange County REMC/Orange County Fiber Board of Directors. He will represent District 5 on the board. Livingston is vice president of operations at Harrell-Fish Inc. (HFI), where he supports field operations across the company’s mechanical construction work throughout Indiana and parts… Continue reading.
Journeyman Lineman Mike Duke recently celebrated a milestone 25 years at the cooperative. Duke began with the co-op in July 2001 as a member service technician. He then went on to successfully complete the Hoosier Energy Meter Technician program in November 2004. In April 2006, Duke accepted a promotion to apprentice lineman. In June 2010,… Continue reading.
As Marshall County REMC celebrates 90 years of service in 2026, we’re reflecting on the traditions that have connected us to our members and communities throughout the decades. Few traditions are as meaningful to us as our long-standing partnership with the Marshall County Fair. Over the years, Marshall County REMC has proudly maintained a presence… Continue reading.
Metal-coated balloons, or Mylars, can cause electric infrastructure problems and pose a public safety risk. They are linked to thousands of power outages each year. The metallic coating can conduct electricity and cause a short circuit or power surge when in contact with power lines. This can lead to large-scale power outages, melting of electrical wires, and… Continue reading.