To help our members during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bartholomew County REMC temporarily suspended service disconnections due to nonpayment of bills and late fees. Starting on July 6, BCREMC will resume disconnections for accounts with a past due balance. BCREMC will also begin charging late fees after the July 9 due date. We want to help… Continue reading.
We are happy to announce that the Operation Round Up grant process has gone digital. The new online process, which launched at the start of quarter 3 at the end of June, helps us streamline the process and make sure we get the information from the applicants so your money goes to the best causes. … Continue reading.
Dennis, or “Denny,” Jack has been a journeyman/ lineman for Steuben County REMC for 25 years. He has been out in many storms working around the clock to keep your lights on and has been proud to do so. One of the reasons he decided to become a journeyman/ lineman was being able to work… Continue reading.
Many consumers today take electricity for granted. In the mid-1930s, how many of our nation’s farms had electricity? A. 2% B. 10% C. 30% D. 50% Answer: B
July 16: Aaron Miller (7th) July 26: Chris Hamilton (21st)
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Drivers are now prohibited from using handheld devices while driving on Indiana roads. The new legislation intended to combat distracted driving prohibits drivers from holding or using a handheld mobile device while operating a moving vehicle. A few facts about the new law: Violators can be fined up to $500 and lose their driver’s license… Continue reading.
According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, patriotism is “the love for or devotion to one’s country.” Perhaps no other day of the year evokes such a sense of patriotism than Independence Day. With flags rippling in the wind and red, white and blue bunting adorning porches, it’s easy to feel a swell of pride for our country…. Continue reading.
Despite what’s been happening with the world over these last few months, it’s nice to see a ray of light shining in our communities amongst the negativity. For the spring grant cycle, the Operation Round Up board awarded $21,740 to various organizations. Since its inception, Operation Round Up has given over $435,000 back to our… Continue reading.
Recently, Southern Indiana Power donated $1,000 each to our local schools. Cannelton, North Spencer, Perry Central, South Spencer and Tell City school corporations provide breakfast and lunch programs to students during the school year and summer but also provided an option during the COVID-19 pandemic as well. Families could pick up their food at the… Continue reading.
