Orange County REMC recently hosted a small group of area students for a safely supervised, hands-on experience with our linemen. Several of the students are aspiring to become the next generation of lineworkers, and the visit gave them a glimpse into the trade while promoting safety and awareness.
Congratulations to the following employees of Orange County REMC/Orange County Fiber: Travis Cole, fiber maintenance, celebrates five years at the cooperative. Welcome Zach Clements who began in February as a locator with the cooperative.
The Operation Round Up board met on Monday, March 2, to discuss the first batch of grant applications of the year. The following were awarded: Scholarships Laney Cambron (West Washington High School) — $2,250 Josie Robison (Springs Valley High School) — $2,250 Grants Team Peace, Inc., $1,200 —Snacks and gift bags for Summer Bike Camp… Continue reading.
As spring approaches, so does the increased risk of severe weather. Last year, we experienced extensive outages due to severe weather, and we want to ensure our members are prepared. Here are some important safety tips to follow before, during, and after a storm. Before the storm During the storm After the storm If an… Continue reading.
The 2026 virtual annual meeting took place on Tuesday, April 7. A pre-recorded annual meeting video is posted to our website at marshallremc.com/annual-meeting or scan the QR code to watch any time.
Marshall County REMC welcomes Tyler Betz to the line crew. Betz is from Argos and previously worked as a journeyman electrical lineman for the Town of Argos. In his spare time, he enjoys camping and spending time with family and friends. We’re happy to have him as a part of our team!
People often ask me what makes cooperatives like Kankakee Valley REMC different from large investor-owned utilities. At a time when state regulators are responding to customers’ affordability concerns from other utilities, it’s worth taking a moment to remind our members of the key differences. The biggest difference is mostly about profits. Big utilities are under… Continue reading.
Concern for community is one of the guiding principles of electric cooperatives. Members of two classes of Kankakee Valley REMC’s Junior Board of Directors are taking that concern to the next level by sponsoring events to help others in the community. Join us on May 30 at the Porter County Fairgrounds (215 Division Road, Valparaiso)… Continue reading.