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Marshall Logo_BlueYellow_withLinemanMarshall County REMC is a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Plymouth, Indiana. As a cooperative, Marshall County REMC follows seven core principles that are universal to cooperatives worldwide. Among those principles is one stressing education, training and information. Indiana Connection, a monthly magazine published especially for Indiana’s electric cooperative members, is one way the REMC informs and educates its members. Indiana Connection is available not only in a print format, but as an electronic publication for those who prefer getting their information on their electronic devices.

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Back-to-school safety beyond the bus stop

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Posted on Aug 03, 2026 in Marshall County REMC

August marks Back-to-School Safety Month, a time when families prepare for a new school year by reviewing routines, packing backpacks, and talking about ways to stay safe. While many of those conversations focus on school buses, crosswalks, and traffic safety, it’s also a great opportunity to remind children how to stay safe around electrical equipment… Continue reading.

4-H electric tour

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Posted on Aug 03, 2026 in Marshall County REMC

In June, participants in Marshall County REMC’s 4-H Electric Program had the unique opportunity to tour a new home under construction on Pretty Lake. The unfinished home gave students a rare behind-the-scenes look at the electrical system that powers a home — something most people never get to see once the drywall is installed. As… Continue reading.

A story numbers can tell

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Posted on Jul 28, 2026 in A Co-op Perspective, Boone Power, Carroll White REMC, Fulton County REMC, Heartland REMC, Jasper County REMC, Jay County REMC, Kankakee Valley REMC, Kosciusko REMC, LaGrange County REMC, Marshall County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Newton County REMC, Noble REMC, Steuben County REMC, Warren County REMC

I’ve mentioned before in this column that I have a degree in accounting. It’s probably no surprise, then, that I’m a bit of a numbers guy. But here’s something you might not expect: the numbers themselves are rarely the most interesting part of my job. The conversations behind them are. One of my favorite conversations… Continue reading.

Keep metallic balloons inside

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Posted on Jul 15, 2026 in Marshall County REMC

Metal-coated balloons, or Mylars, can cause electric infrastructure problems and pose a public safety risk. They are linked to thousands of power outages each year. The metallic coating can conduct electricity and cause a short circuit or power surge when in contact with power lines. This can lead to large-scale power outages, melting of electrical wires, and… Continue reading.

The things we do and don’t see

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Posted on Jul 04, 2026 in A Co-op Perspective, Boone Power, Carroll White REMC, Fulton County REMC, Heartland REMC, Jasper County REMC, Jay County REMC, Kankakee Valley REMC, Kosciusko REMC, LaGrange County REMC, Marshall County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Newton County REMC, Noble REMC, Steuben County REMC, Warren County REMC

Summer has a way of drawing our attention to the things right in front of us — the county fair, an evening ballgame, a weekend at the lake, a family reunion. These are memories of my Indiana summers growing up. What we rarely think about are all the things working quietly in the background that… Continue reading.

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