I’m Violet Sistorvaris, and I’m pleased to introduce myself as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Jasper County REMC. At the time of this writing, I have been with the cooperative for three days, and by the time you receive this magazine, I will have had the privilege of serving this community for about a… Continue reading.

The Greater Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce Presented Jasper County REMC with the Chamber Civic Award for Non-Profit of the Year for our Operation Round Up program. Brandee Moore and Melissa Smith, with the Operation Round Up Board of Trustees, accepted the award on our behalf.

You may have received an email invitation in November or December to participate in our survey. Your responses will help ensure that we are serving our community effectively, planning to meet local needs, and responsive to opportunities to improve how we serve you. As a community-owned cooperative, our members are our purpose. We exist to… Continue reading.

Small Business Spotlight Do you want your small business highlighted in Indiana Connection? Call our office or email jasperremc@jasperremc.com for more information. Update your info  Please update your contact information. Having an accurate phone number and email on file is important so we can keep you informed with electric or internet updates. Call the office,… Continue reading.

We had so much fun in the Christmas season! The Remington and Rensselaer Christmas Parades were held on Dec. 6. Hidden #14568004. The linemen jumped in to decorate the bucket truck, and our inflatable friends were a big hit again this year.

Electric space heaters and blankets are great ways to stay toasty warm when the temperature drops. But don’t forget about safety before you plug in these chill-chasers. During these winter months, when space heaters and electric blankets come out of hibernation, home fires increase.  “Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in… Continue reading.

As we step into 2026, I’ve been reflecting on the priorities that drive our work. Each year brings its own challenges and opportunities, but one thing remains constant: our commitment to providing affordable, reliable electricity to the communities we serve. That guides everything we do at Wabash Valley Power Alliance. Every day, I’m focused on… Continue reading.

Is your property decorated to the max? Send a picture or short video to jasperremc@jasperremc.com by midnight on Dec. 12. We will post it to our page and have the public vote on the best one. The winner will get a gift card and bragging rights. Watch our Facebook page later this month for more… Continue reading.

The equipment and the range are set up and ready for Junior League participants. Thanks in part to funding from Operation Round Up, the Iroquois Archery Club (IAC) is preparing for its biggest season yet of the Junior League youth program — now the largest youth archery league in the state of Indiana. The six-week… Continue reading.

PAGE DAY • INDIANA YOUTH TOUR • COOPERATIVE STUDENT ART CONTEST BRUCE AND SHARON NESIUS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP • 4-H ELECTRIC The application process is now open for Indiana Page Day, the Indiana Youth Tour, and the Bruce and Sharon Nesius Memorial Scholarships. The Cooperative Student Art Contest is accepting submissions. We also have a 4-H… Continue reading.

I find myself standing at the close of one chapter and the beginning of another as I retire from Jasper County REMC. It’s both humbling and deeply meaningful to look back on two decades of growth, challenge, and community, and to realize how much we have accomplished together. Twenty-one years ago, after completing my computer… Continue reading.

OFFICE CLOSURES Our office will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25 for Christmas. We will also close at 11: 30 a.m. on Dec. 31 and remain closed all day on Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s. SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Do you want your small business highlighted in Indiana Connection? Call our office or… Continue reading.