Eating carrots will improve your eyesight, cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis, watching too much TV will harm your vision. We’ve all heard the superstitions, but did you know there are also misconceptions about home energy use? Don’t be fooled by these common energy myths. MYTH: The higher the thermostat setting, the faster the home… Continue reading.

Ringing in a new year sparks renewed hope and optimism about the future. As the CEO of LaGrange County REMC, it’s a time to reflect on where we are and where we’re going. At the heart of this reflection, I think about ways we can better serve you –– the cooperative members. Our team at… Continue reading.

For every five years of service at LaGrange County REMC, employees and directors are recognized for their commitment to serving the members of the cooperative. In November, the REMC honored five individuals for their cooperative service. From left, Director Roger Domer, 20 years; Nic Engle, 10 years; Brittany Sams, 10 years; Director Cliff Hibbs, five… Continue reading.

The LaGrange County REMC board is comprised of seven individuals who represent their fellow members in his or her respective district. Could one of those individuals be you? The REMC is looking for members who are passionate and hardworking. Candidates will also bring their experience and perspective to learn how to best serve their fellow… Continue reading.

As 2023 quickly nears its end, I wanted to recap the year and talk about what’s next. As you might have noticed, we’re doing a little project to string up some fiber optic lines and connect a few people to the internet. Of course, I jest. This has been anything but a “little” project. Building… Continue reading.

On Nov. 1, we reached our 2,000th broadband connection. Just a couple of months after securing our 1,000th connection, twice that amount are now able to access high-speed internet in their homes and businesses via their LaGrange County REMC Broadband service. And with the benefits these connections bring, that number will continue to rise. Chad… Continue reading.

Your spare change makes a big difference in our communities. Thanks to our participating members for allowing their bills to be rounded up each month to the nearest dollar. Since the beginning of the program in January 2002, over $671,000 has been given back to our community. The money has been used by organizations who… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC participated in the annual Indiana Electric Cooperatives Community Day on Oct. 13 (plus a couple days earlier that week). We joined 21 of Indiana’s electric cooperatives in completing a project that meets a specific need within the co-op’s service area. REMC employees volunteered time helping clean up for the LaGrange County Department… Continue reading.

For the 10th straight year, LaGrange County REMC will help our 4-H families offset the cost of 4-H enrollment. The first 200 youth who enroll in LaGrange County 4-H by Jan. 15, and whose families are REMC electric members, will have their 4-H program fee reimbursed by LaGrange County REMC. Upon enrolling and paying the… Continue reading.