Shooting birds near power or fiber lines may seem harmless, but it creates serious risks: Infrastructure damage: Bullets and pellets can sever wires, cause short circuits, and lead to costly repairs. Service interruptions: Damaged lines mean power outages and internet disruptions for homes and businesses. Cost to members: Repairs can run into thousands of dollars,… Continue reading.

With the new school year well underway, students are taking advantage of scholarships offered by Hoosier Energy’s member cooperatives. For the fourth consecutive year, the number of scholarships and the amount of scholarship money available from Hoosier Energy member cooperatives have reached a record high. In 2025, 99 students received $101,000 in scholarships, surpassing last… Continue reading.

To our members, I want to sincerely apologize for the cancellation of our Annual Meeting. The safety of our employees and members is always our top priority. While we had a weather plan in place, the storm moved in much faster than anticipated, and we had to make the tough and fast call to end… Continue reading.

Good evening, and thank you for attending the 87th Jackson County REMC Annual Meeting. My name is Mark McKinney, and Im honored to serve as the CEO of your cooperative. Tonight, I would like to share some highlights from 2024 and provide a few updates on whats happening so far in 2025. ELECTRIC DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS… Continue reading.

The fall is a popular time to burn leaves or branches in your backyard. When burning yard waste and debris, follow these important steps from the USDA Forest Service. CHECK THE CONDITIONS Dont burn when its windy or whe vegetation is very dry. PREPARE YOUR PILE Keep your piles small and manageable. Add additional debris… Continue reading.

School may have been out this summer, but that didn’t stop kids from learning about the cooperative world. Whether at day camp, overnight camp, or educational travel, many students from Hoosier Energy’s member cooperatives learned and had fun. Summer Cooperative Camp Henry County REMC hosted their Summer Cooperative Camp in late June, now in its… Continue reading.

As one of the seven cooperative principles, Concern for Community, can take many forms. Sometimes, it’s in the big things everyone sees, but other times, it’s just helping one person. Journeyman Lineman Andrew Korte of Harrison REMC, a Hoosier Energy member cooperative, found himself in the right place at the right time earlier this year… Continue reading.

July 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drive-thru registration at Jackson County Fairgrounds Entertainment- Justyn Underwood 7:30 p.m. – Business meeting at the Pavilion Attendance at the business meeting is optional. Don’t forget! Please bring the mailing label with the barcode on the back cover of this issue to the Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting registration will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. The business meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. on July 17. This year’s meeting will be a hybrid meeting with drive-thru registration, voting, ice cream and gifts. An in-person business meeting will follow in the Pavilion at the Jackson County Fairgrounds… Continue reading.

District 1 John Hackman Incumbent John Hackman has served as a director for Jackson County REMC since 2010 and is completing his fifth term on the board. Before his election, he was an active member of the REMC Election and Credentials Committee for several years. He is also a National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)… Continue reading.