On a warm August morning, 10 Ohio legislators swapped their blazers for hard hats during a behind-the-scenes tour of our Central Ohio Lineworker Training facility in Mount Gilead, Ohio. Lawmakers, including Paulding Putnam member and State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (pictured at right), got a firsthand look at the rigorous four-year training lineworkers complete, including the… Continue reading.
This past summer reminded us all how extreme weather can impact our daily lives. The prolonged heat and humidity across Ohio and Indiana pushed air conditioners into overdrive and caused many families to see higher-than-usual electric bills. While none of us is immune to the effects of using more electricity during these stretches, as members… Continue reading.
For National Co-op Month, we are taking the opportunity to look back at the history that shaped KV REMC. Back in 1939, a few forward-thinking local leaders saw electricitys potential in transforming our community. Their hard work and determination brought electricity to farms and families that might never have had it otherwise. These pictures of… Continue reading.
Fall is a busy season, and October is especially eventful with school, community, and sports activities in full swing. It’s also when cooperatives across the country celebrate National Cooperative Month. When Marshall County REMC celebrates, we are celebrating you our members. After all, our co-op wouldn’t exist without you. Our core purpose is to provide… Continue reading.
After 10 years of dedicated service to the Operation Round Up board and our community, Treasurer Michelle Buchert has retired from the program. Since Operation Round Up began in 2013, Buchert has played a vital role in its success, continually going above and beyond to ensure the program could help as many people as possible…. Continue reading.
Visit the REMC office for complimentary candy bars and a costume contest where you can win exciting prizes!
A team of KV REMC linemen showcased their talents and training at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Lineman Rodeo held in August at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. The event brought together more than 130 linemen from 26 Indiana cooperatives to compete in challenges that test the skills of their trade, from climbing poles and performing hurt… Continue reading.
If you were a Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumer from 1987 thru 1989, you can expect to see a credit on your electric bill you receive in November. Referred to as capital credit, it is a tangible benefit of our commitment to prudent fiscal management and to you being a KV REMC member-consumer. As a non-profit,… Continue reading.
You our cooperative members are our guiding force. In late fall, we will conduct an online survey in partnership with our power supplier, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, to gather your input and share our services and vision for the future. Kankakee Valley REMC members may receive an email invitation to participate in the survey in… Continue reading.
The names listed below are former Kankakee Valley REMC members who were mailed refund checks for credit balances remaining on their accounts after their electric service was disconnected. These checks were never cashed. If you know anyone on this list, please have them call our office during regular business hours of Monday-Friday, 7: 30 a.m…. Continue reading.
Great news our paperless billing credit just doubled! Members enrolled in paperless billing through SmartHub will now receive a $1 monthly bill credit, instead of 50 cents. With SmartHub, you can view or print your bill at home, make payments, and receive notifications when your bill is ready fast, easy, and convenient. Ready to go… Continue reading.
In August, Marshall County Fiber celebrated an exciting milestone connecting our 2,500th customer! Michael and Lora McMillen were the lucky family to reach this marker. During their install, they received a special goodie bag and had a chance to meet a few of our team members who joined the technician on-site. We love celebrating moments… Continue reading.
