BY JULIE YOUNG Who hasn’t chuckled at the festive follies of Clark W. Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? While slapstick shenanigans are a lot of fun to watch, real-life accidents are no laughing matter. Want to stay safe this holiday season? Here are some of the top household hazards and how to avoid them. … Continue reading.

It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. I always enjoy this time of year. Things seem to slow down just enough to spend a little more time with family and appreciate some of the things we can easily take for granted. I’ve been thinking about that lately at Wabash Valley Power,… Continue reading.

This month, LaGrange County REMC celebrates 90 years of serving our members and communities. Ninety years ago, a group of determined local citizens came together with a bold vision: bring electricity to the farms, homes, and businesses of rural LaGrange County. On Oct. 29, 1936, that vision became reality when LaGrange County Rural Electric Membership… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC employees got a head start on Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day, which will be held on Oct. 9. The annual event provides an opportunity for Indiana’s electric cooperatives to work collectively toward making a positive impact on our great state. LaGrange County REMC employees were able to help pack meals for Meals… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC is celebrating a remarkable milestone this month — 90 years of serving the members and communities of LaGrange County. Since our incorporation on Oct. 29, 1936, your cooperative has remained committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric service while staying true to the cooperative principles that put members first. Over the… Continue reading.

For the 13th straight year, LaGrange County REMC is helping our 4-H families offset the cost of enrollment. The first 200 youth who enroll in LaGrange County 4-H by Jan. 15, and whose families are REMC electric customers, will have their 4-H program fee reimbursed by the REMC. Upon enrolling and paying the $15 program… Continue reading.

As students are back in the classroom, reliable, high-speed internet is more important than ever. LaGrange County REMC Broadband continues to invest in our network to help local families keep pace with the growing demands of e-learning. Today’s students may need to participate in video classes, complete online assignments, stream educational content, and connect with… Continue reading.

When I first joined Wabash Valley Power Alliance about 30 years ago, I not only had more hair, but the issues we were dealing with were much different. Most conversations were about keeping costs down and keeping the lights on. Those priorities haven’t changed, but the conversations certainly have. Today, discussions include topics that seemed… Continue reading.

One of the things I enjoy most about visiting with our members is hearing your questions about new technology. Whether I’m at the fair, a community event, or simply talking with members around LaGrange County, our conversations often turn to energy. Lately, many of those discussions have included two topics: rising gasoline prices and battery… Continue reading.

What may only be pennies for each member becomes something extraordinary when combined. Since the Operation Round Up program began in January 2002, more than $773,000 has been invested back into our community, supporting local organizations that improve lives every day. From programs that inspire and empower youth, to services that care for seniors, assist… Continue reading.