You can increase the value of your income tax refund this spring by spending it on improvements that keep more money in your pocket all year long. Many people eagerly welcome income tax refunds with plans for major purchases or upgrades, including home renovations. If you are thinking about improvements to your house, consider upgrades… Continue reading.

A plain patch of parched grass may one day bloom with bustling buildings thanks partly to electric cooperatives plotting the way. Electric distribution co-ops and the generation and transmission cooperatives that provide them with wholesale power plan for development in the regions they serve. They must anticipate future growth and ensure that electricity is available… Continue reading.

Many think of icicles as one of winter’s picturesque images. If your roof faces the south, you may see icicles forming during the day as the sun melts the snow. Yet icicles elsewhere on the roof, or with substantial ice buildup on the roof, can potentially lead to significant issues. Icicles can signal an ice… Continue reading.

Electricity is essential for nearly every aspect of daily life — so essential that we rarely think about how it’s produced and delivered to our homes. You might be surprised to learn that behind the scenes, a network of experts is working daily (and even by the minute) to anticipate how much electricity you need… Continue reading.

LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE By Carly Nichols Every month, we enjoy profiling local businesses in our community and highlighting your neighbors’ unique and valuable products and services. This month, we proudly introduce Toddlertown Early Learning Center of Portland. I had the chance to sit and talk with Director Deanna Homan and Assistant… Continue reading.

One of Jay County REMC’s missions is to support the communities we serve. One way we do this is through our youth programs available to area students. These programs include the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art, Camp Kilowatt, and Indiana Youth Tour. The deadlines to apply for these programs are fast approaching, so interested students… Continue reading.

THIS TIME OF THE YEAR, DANGEROUS CONDITIONS COULD CONFINE FAMILIES TO THEIR HOMES FOR DAYS AT A TIME. IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO BEGIN PLANNING AND PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR THE WINTER MONTHS. Indiana winters include everything from heavy snows, to freezing rain, to ice storms – sometimes all in one day. All of… Continue reading.

By Carly Nichols As I look at the blank page before me, I wonder if this is how Myles Nasby feels when faced with an untouched piece of timber. As the owner of Nasby Chainsaw Art, he has the skills and talent to turn a plain tree stump into a work of art. With over… Continue reading.

You’re likely noticing more electric vehicles (EVs) on the road and charging stations in shopping areas and other public locations. Several factors, such as new vehicle options, lower prices, additional charging stations, and financial incentives, are driving the increasing popularity of EVs. According to Kelley Blue Book (KBB), EVs accounted for 7.6% of all sales… Continue reading.