Marshall County REMC
Marshall 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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Fair recap
We saw a whopping 375 members at the fair this year! Thanks for visiting us and turning in your vouchers at the Marshall County 4-H Fair. We hope you enjoy the gift and look forward to seeing you again next year. The fair voucher will go out in the June edition of the Indiana Connection… Continue reading.
Local organizations receive Operation Round Up grants
Operation Round Up awards local non-profits with grants to support the work they do in the community. The Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up Board awarded $6,952.45 to the following organizations: Argos Fire Territory received funding to assist with the cost of purchasing vehicle stabilization struts to stabilize vehicles after an accident and perform rescues…. Continue reading.
Community spotlight: Bikes For Kids
Help Bikes For Kids change lives one bike at a time! Bikes for Kids of Northern Indiana partners with local school systems to provide brand-new bicycles and helmets to more than 1,600 second-grade children living at or below the poverty line or classified as ALICE (asset-limited, income-constrained, employed). The 2026 expected impact by count: Event… Continue reading.
Help power the future — Become a 4-H electric leader
Marshall County REMC seeks passionate volunteers with electrical experience to help guide our 4-H youth through exciting hands-on electric projects. From building circuit boards to advanced wiring, we need leaders for the following divisions: Leaders must have prior electrical experience, enjoy working with kids, and complete online 4-H training. If you’re ready to spark inspiration… Continue reading.
Rates: What is the co-op story?
Every week, it seems there’s another headline warning about rising electricity prices. One recent report really stood out to me. In July, the Citizens Action Coalition shared that over the past year, rates from Indiana’s investor owned utilities (IOUs) rose by an average of 17.5%. As the CEO of a utility, I take that personally…. Continue reading.
Who owns what?
Although we’re about halfway through summer, there is still an increased potential for severe weather. Summer storms can arrive quickly and hit hard, sometimes causing significant damage to essential electric equipment throughout our community. Marshall County REMC is always prepared to respond swiftly to outages and restore power safely, but it is also important for… Continue reading.
Updated payment policy for non-payment disconnects
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve service reliability and reduce payment delays, Marshall County REMC will no longer accept checks as payment for non-payment disconnects. If your account has been disconnected for non-payment, a check will no longer be accepted to restore service. However, you can still use cash, debit, or a credit… Continue reading.
CVV codes are now required for payment
All forms of payment will require a CVV code to complete payment if you’re using a credit or debit card. Our payment system is adding this extra step for security reasons so that all transactions remain as safe and secure as possible. Members will need to update their credit card information on the SmartHub mobile… Continue reading.
Powering up skills: 4-H Electric judging day
Each summer, Marshall County REMC is proud to support the 4-H Electric program — not only through education but also by helping facilitate electric project judging. This year, we welcomed representatives Carissa Ziemek and TJ Garner from Fulton County REMC and Shadd McLochlin from Miami-Cass REMC to help evaluate the impressive projects built by our… Continue reading.
4-H Electric tour gets a fun twist
Each summer, Marshall County’s 4-H Electric program hosts its annual “tour” — a hands-on learning experience to help students see real-world applications of electricity. This year, we decided to shake things up by bringing the tour directly to Marshall County REMC! We were excited to welcome Kay Industries, a local business based right here in… Continue reading.
Looking for 4-H Electric leaders!
Do you have experience as a licensed electrician or a strong background in working with electricity? You might be the perfect fit to join the Marshall County REMC 4-H Electric program as a volunteer leader! Marshall County REMC has proudly supported the 4-H Electric program for many years, hosting monthly workshops at our office from… Continue reading.
Where does the power come from?
Explaining where power comes from may seem simple, but it’s not. The act of turning on your lights is at the end of a long and complex journey. The intricacies of getting power to that switch involve thorough and ongoing planning. There is not a day that goes by that my team at Wabash Valley… Continue reading.