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Right tree, right place

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Posted on Jul 19, 2026 in Southern Indiana Power

Proper tree selection and placement enhance your property value and prevent costly maintenance trimming and damage to your home. If you plan to plant a new tree, or replace an existing tree, please pay close attention to what type of tree you plant and where. When choosing a spot to plant your tree, make sure… Continue reading.

May board meeting notes

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Posted on Jul 19, 2026 in Southern Indiana Power

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.

2026 Annual Meeting recap

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Posted on Jul 19, 2026 in Steuben County REMC

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.

Meet your directors

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Posted on Jul 19, 2026 in Steuben County REMC

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.

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A look back, a leap forward

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Posted on Jul 19, 2026 in Orange County REMC

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.

2026 Annual Meeting recap

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Posted on Jul 19, 2026 in Orange County REMC

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.

Livingston elected as District 5 director

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Posted on Jul 19, 2026 in Orange County REMC

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.

Duke celebrates 25 years of service

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Posted on Jul 19, 2026 in Orange County REMC

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.

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