Metal-coated balloons, or mylars, can cause power outages and pose a public safety threat. The metallic coating can conduct electricity, and can cause a short circuit or power surge when in contact with power lines. This can lead to large­scale power outages, melting of electrical wires, and fires, leading to possible injuries and property damage…. Continue reading.

After living in Orlando, Florida, for 25 years, LaGrange County REMC’s newest customer service representative, Tonya Householder, came home to LaGrange County. Originally from LaGrange, she was the rides and shows supervisor at SeaWorld and spent the last seven years as the aquatic park’s operation call center supervisor. Householder’s father, Tom, was a lineman at… Continue reading.

Planning ahead to save energy during the dog days of summer can help keep you cool while helping the environment — and even get you some money back! Most people know the basic rules of supply and demand: When demand goes up, the price typically goes up, too. The same goes for electricity — when… Continue reading.

Providing reliable power to you is, and will always be, a top priority for LaGrange County REMC. These days, power reliability seems to be making news now more than ever.  As the energy industry continues to transition and more segments of the economy are becoming electrified, such as vehicles, machinery and even lawn equipment, additional… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC is proud to announce the recipients of our 2023 scholarships. We awarded three $1,000 scholarships to help students in our community further their education. To be eligible, the recipients’ parent(s) or guardian(s) must be members of LaGrange County REMC. Candidates were judged based on grade point average, a short autobiography and letters… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC member and World War II veteran Earl Kinnison spent a day in Washington, D.C., with fellow veterans from Northern Indiana on the 41st Honor Flight for Honor Flight Northeast Indiana (HFNEI). The 100-year-old Kinnison was joined on the trip by his son, Marion (a Vietnam veteran), and his grandson, Kevin.  The veterans… Continue reading.

It’s spare change that makes a big difference. Thanks to our Operation Round Up participants for allowing their bills to be rounded up each month to the nearest dollar. Since the beginning of the program in January 2002, over $655,000 has been given back to our community because of your generosity.     The following… Continue reading.

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. It’s also the time of year when many people endure the headache of a broken air conditioner — and having to go to extreme measures to keep cool. Fortunately, it’s not too late to prepare. There are steps you can take to ensure your cooling system can handle… Continue reading.

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” This popular adage is often used in conversation or a story when someone is about to do something foolish or risky. If they heed this advice, it means they did not commit to “one basket,” but instead hedged their bets with multiple… Continue reading.

By Jake Taylor Surges in a home’s electrical system can cause damage to sensitive devices like computers, TVs, lights, refrigerators and many other devices. This can be even more severe if the devices are smart appliances that have delicate electronics. That is why it is important for homeowners and renters to protect their investments with… Continue reading.