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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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Helping our community

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Posted on Aug 24, 2017 in Marshall County REMC

On July 25, the Operation Round Up board awarded three grants, totaling $4,200, to local organizations. Argos Community Elementary School received funding to assist third grade teacher Ashley Thayer and her co-worker in building a classroom library for her students. Students between preschool and sixth grade attend Argos Elementary. Marshall County Historical Society Inc. received… Continue reading.

4-H Electric Program Winners

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Posted on Aug 24, 2017 in Marshall County REMC

Junior Divisions Division 1: Circuit Board Champion: Reed Selner Reserve Champion: Anthony Padilla Division 2: Shake Flashlight Champion: Caden Large Reserve Champion: Travis Barnhart Division 3: Trouble Light Champion: Cassidy Riddle Reserve Champion: Aurora Davis Junior Grand Champion Cassidy Riddle Junior Reserve Grand Champion Reed Selner Senior Divisions Division 4: Lamp Champion: Caleb Poisel Reserve… Continue reading.

Save the dates!

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Posted on Jul 20, 2017 in A Co-op Perspective, Kankakee Valley REMC, Marshall County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Steuben County REMC, Wabash Valley Power

New energy sources will soon greet Midwesterners turning on their morning lights. This fall, Wabash Valley Power Association (WVPA) will celebrate several ribbon cuttings for solar arrays constructed this year. The dedications will take place Sept. 14 in Peru, Indiana, at Miami-Cass REMC; Sept. 20 with Citizens Electric Corp. in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, and Sept…. Continue reading.

New one in the sun

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Posted on Jun 21, 2017 in A Co-op Perspective, Kankakee Valley REMC, Marshall County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Steuben County REMC, Wabash Valley Power

A dawning sun soon will be the newest way to energize more of the Midwest. Wabash Valley Power (WVPA) is installing three solar arrays, which are a series of solar panels linked together to create electricity from sunlight, at member co-op locations in Indiana, Illinois and Missouri. The new arrays will join three existing arrays… Continue reading.

Helping the community

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Posted on May 25, 2017 in Marshall County REMC

On April 25, the Marshall County REMC Operation Round Up board awarded five grants, totaling $5,000, to the following organizations: Freedom Park received funding to assist with the purchase of a variety of swings for the park. Freedom Park’s mission is to build a playground where differences disappear and children share experiences with their peers,… Continue reading.

Don’t attach items to poles

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Posted on May 25, 2017 in Marshall County REMC

Attaching signs, posters, satellite dishes and other objects to utility poles without Marshall County REMC’s consent could pose a serious threat to our linemen. Marshall County REMC linemen have reported utility poles being used as community bulletin boards, satellite mounts and even deer stands. Attaching items to an electric utility pole is not only an… Continue reading.

Outage reporting tips

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Posted on May 25, 2017 in Marshall County REMC

Before calling Marshall County REMC to report an outage, first check to see if your home’s circuit panel or fuse box hasn’t tripped or blown a fuse. Reset the breaker or replace the fuse, if needed. Call your neighbors. If the power is out in your entire neighborhood, report the outage. Turn off the HVAC,… Continue reading.

Be water wise

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Posted on May 25, 2017 in A Co-op Perspective, Kankakee Valley REMC, Marshall County REMC, Miami-Cass REMC, Steuben County REMC

From showering in the morning to brushing teeth before bed, people use water throughout the day for a variety of reasons — often without considering the costs that are circling down the drain with it. The Department of Energy estimates that heating water accounts for about 18 percent of a monthly utility bill, the second… Continue reading.

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