The virtual annual meeting of the members of the Decatur County Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held at the Decatur County REMC offi ce, Greensburg, Indiana, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on June 12, 2020. CEO Brett Abplanalp welcomed the members and led the Pledge of Alle-giance. There was a moment of silence to recognize and… Continue reading.

Election packets will arrive in the mail on or around May 11. Members can vote using the following methods: Early by mail Return your paper ballot prior to June 9. Early using SmartHub Vote through your online SmartHub account. Early using secure online link Use unique login credentials provided in election packet.

BRIAN SCHEIDLERDISTRICT 5 (Incumbent) Brian Scheidler and his wife, Linzi, live on County Road 60 East in Westport. A lifelong Decatur County resident, he graduated from South Decatur High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural systems management from Purdue University.  Scheidler is the precision ag specialist for Kova Fertilizer in Westport… Continue reading.

CHRIS MORROW (No photo)DISTRICT 5 Chris Morrow resides on Ironmine Road in Westport. He is a 2004 graduate of South Decatur High School and is currently a paramedic student at Ivy Tech. Morrow works as a full time EMT/firefighter for Letts Fire Department. He has also served as a volunteer firefighter since 2004.  Morrow’s favorite… Continue reading.

The meeting was opened by Chairman Michael Brelage and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present with Jason Barnhorst attending virtually. Also present was CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Jennie Meyer and Crystal Greathouse.  Upon motion made by Dale Wernke, seconded by Jason Barnhorst, and carried, the agenda was… Continue reading.

Twice every year, Jared Murphy climbs into a helicopter to patrol miles and miles of transmission rights-of-way that crisscross southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois.  As vegetation management coordinator, Murphy is looking for dead trees, overgrown brush or any other vegetation growth threatening to interfere with power lines along Hoosier Energy’s nearly 1,700-mile transmission network.  … Continue reading.

Spring is in the air! This season brings new growth, beautiful blooms, green grass, and often new opportunities. We are excited about the new opportunities the season brings for our cooperative as well. As you may have heard, our lobby is closed to the public as we make security upgrades. Member and employee safety is… Continue reading.

Decatur County REMC (DCREMC) recently hosted a class of Greensburg Community High School students.  Line Superintendent Pat Nobbe and lineman Brian AmRhein shared how the electric utility industry operates from energy generation to distribution and beyond.  Students also were introduced to tools, equipment, and necessary training required for lineman.     “Decatur County REMC is… Continue reading.

At its February meeting, the Decatur County REMC Community Trust committee awarded a total of $13,700 in Operation Round Up grants. Receiving grants were: Greensburg Transitional Living Center: $2,000 for meeting and counseling room equipment St. Vincent DePaul Society Thrift Store: $1,500 to feed those in need Decatur County Family YMCA: $2,500 for STEM educational… Continue reading.

Director Candidates District 5 Brian Scheidler – Incumbent Andy Schwering  District 6 Jerry St. John  Dale Wernke – Incumbent District 8 Michael Brelage – Incumbent Clay Nuhring  Nominating Committee Candidates District 5 Albert Armand  Chris Morrow District 6 Angela Brewer Jarrod Daeger District 7 Joe Dwenger  Tim Huguenard District 8 Joyce Kessens  Dan Schantz The… Continue reading.

If you were asked to associate an image or a person with Decatur County REMC (DCREMC), we bet you would picture a lineworker. Some of the most visible employees of the co-op, lineworkers work tirelessly to ensure our community receives uninterrupted power 24/7.  “Lineworker” is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs… Continue reading.