The Annual Meeting of the Miami-Cass Rural Electric Membership Corporation was held Sept. 30, 2025, at the REMC headquarters in Peru, Indiana. Call to Order Board President Jim Savage called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. The following directors were present: Scott Marschand, Cindy Scott, Todd Smith, Tony Caldwell, Don Willson, and Mark Hahn…. Continue reading.

When it comes to electricity, we rarely think twice about flipping on a light switch, brewing coffee in the morning, charging our phones, or adjusting the thermostat. We simply expect the power to be there. That’s how it should be because you are a member of Miami-Cass REMC, and reliably powering your life is our… Continue reading.

I make it a point to get out into our co-op communities. There is one topic that seems to come up everywhere I go. Whether I’m meeting with directors, talking with community leaders, or visiting with our member co-ops, the conversation often turns to growth. New investment. New businesses. New opportunities. And increasingly, questions about… Continue reading.

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.

By Julie Young Although fireworks displays are a traditional part of our Independence Day celebrations, nearly 15,000 people are treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries each year.  While some accidents are the result of amateurs attempting to launch professional-grade explosives, others are caused by legal fireworks that stay on the ground and can be… Continue reading.

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.

Here in our community, we take pride in the natural beauty that surrounds us — the shade on a summer afternoon and the colors that mark the changing seasons. At the same time, we share another responsibility — one that’s just as essential to our daily lives. The responsibility to keep the lights on, to… Continue reading.

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… Continue reading.

1. Counted six board members attending with one attending via teleconference. Attorney J. Michael Deweese also attended. 2. Deweese presented the monthly legal report. 3. Brandon Williams presented the monthly CEO report. 4. Jim Savage presented the Wabash Valley Power Alliance report. 5. Todd Smith presented the IEC report. 6. Minutes from the previous board… Continue reading.