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Posted on Nov 02, 2026 in Decatur County REMC

The application process is now open for youth programs. Visit dcremc.com/community/youth-programs for more information. Page Day with the Indiana Senate gives students an opportunity to learn about their state government and how bills become law. Page Day is Jan. 26, 2027. Application deadline is Jan. 8.  Indiana Youth Tour is an educational, all-expense-paid trip to… Continue reading.

Concern for community

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Posted on Nov 02, 2026 in Decatur County REMC

On Oct. 9, the Decatur County REMC team joined electric cooperatives across Indiana for Community Day, trading their everyday responsibilities for work gloves and a little extra muscle at Southeastern Baptist Youth Camp. Our employees rolled up their sleeves to tackle projects around the camp, coming together with one goal in mind: making a difference… Continue reading.

How are PowerStream Fiber service areas selected?

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Posted on Nov 02, 2026 in Decatur County REMC

PowerStream Fiber is growing, bringing reliable, high-speed fiber internet to more homes and businesses in our community. One question we often hear is: “How do you decide where to build?” Our service areas are shaped by the grant funding awarded to our projects. Here’s how that has guided our expansion. Phase 1: Where we startedInitially,… Continue reading.

Summary of August’s board meeting

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Posted on Nov 02, 2026 in Decatur County REMC

CALL TO ORDERChairman Dale Wernke called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. All directors were present except Jason Barnhorst. Also in attendance were CEO Brett Abplanalp and Accounting and Finance Manager Matt Raver. Steve Nobbe kept the minutes of the meeting.  APPROVAL OF… Continue reading.

Apply for youth programs

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Posted on Oct 30, 2026 in Harrison REMC

Each year, Harrison REMC is excited to promote one of our seven cooperative principles, Commitment to Community. The future of our communities is our youth, and we support offering these programs to our youth members. These programs help middle and high school students learn more about energy, the cooperative business model, history, government, and much… Continue reading.

Santa Claus at the REMC

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Posted on Oct 30, 2026 in Harrison REMC

Thursday, Dec. 173:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Santa Claus will visit the REMC! Please follow the signs as to where to park and enter the building. Feel free to bring cameras and cell phones for your pictures. We look forward to seeing you!

Business spotlight: Turtle Run Winery

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Posted on Oct 30, 2026 in Harrison REMC

Location940 St. Peters Church Rd. NE, Corydon, IN 47112  Business hours12 to 6 p.m. daily, only closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Easter. OwnersLaura and Jim Pfeiffer In business since 2001The farm was purchased in 1997, the vineyard was established in 1998, and Turtle Run Winery was built and had its first harvest… Continue reading.

Preparing for director elections

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Posted on Oct 30, 2026 in Harrison REMC

Being an electric cooperative member offers a unique opportunity to participate in the business decision-making process. Because Harrison REMC is a cooperative, it is owned by its members. That means members are responsible for electing other members to take leadership positions on the board of directors to help shape the company’s business decisions.  Each year,… Continue reading.

Logan Englert with his scholarship award at the North American Lineman Training Center.

Embarking on a new career journey

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Posted on Oct 29, 2026 in A Co-op Perspective, Bartholomew County REMC, Clark County REMC, Daviess-Martin County REMC, Decatur County REMC, Dubois REC, Harrison REMC, Henry County REMC, Jackson County REMC, Orange County REMC, Southern Indiana Power, WIN Energy REMC

Sometimes finding the right career takes a little trial and error. That was certainly the case for Logan Englert, who was recently awarded Hoosier Energy’s Daniel L. Schuckman and W. Eugene Roberts Memorial Scholarship. Englert graduated from the North American Lineman Training Center (NALTC) in mid-August, capping a long journey to find his calling and… Continue reading.

Customer service relocates during construction

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Posted on Oct 28, 2026 in Boone Power

As of Nov. 2, Boone Power’s customer service team has been relocated to a mobile office space south of our current office, just north of D-Patrick Ford on Indianapolis Avenue in Lebanon. The temporary location will remain in place until further notice, while work progresses on the new Boone Power administration building and surrounding parking… Continue reading.

Making spirits bright

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Posted on Oct 28, 2026 in Boone Power

BY JULI KNUTSON Chad Snead may be known as the Grinch at the Heart of Lebanon Christmas on the Square event, but when it comes to his own holiday traditions, his Christmas spirit is anything but grinchy. Each year, Snead Family Lights brings Christmas cheer with a display of about 8,000 lights on and around… Continue reading.

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