2026 DIRECTOR PETITIONS NOW AVAILABLE If you reside in District 1, 2, or 9 and are interested in running for election, contact the office to get your petition. The petition must be signed by at least 15 members and returned to the REMC office by Friday, March 13, which is no less than 90 days… Continue reading.
Service achievement Congratulations to Chris Wessner for 34 years of service to Orange County REMC! New employee Welcome Merecedes Been who started on Oct. 13 as a Fiber Member Service Representative.
Electric space heaters can help warm a room quickly. However, they can be as dangerous as convenient if used improperly. It’s important for everyone in the home to understand the importance of using space heaters safely: Many people also use electric blankets to keep warm during cold winter nights. Follow these safety tips for electric… Continue reading.
As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year that tested our resilience and reminded us what it truly means to be part of a cooperative community. This spring, our system faced an unprecedented challenge when two tornadoes struck Marshall County within a span of just three days. The damage was… Continue reading.
We believe that small change can create a big impact — and you can help make it happen! Through our Operation Round Up program, our members have the opportunity to make a real difference right here at home by simply rounding up their electric bill to the next highest dollar. On average, that’s just $6… Continue reading.
JANUARY Linemen Collin Snyder and Thad Kovach join the Marshall County REMC team. FEBRUARY Voting opens for the 86th Annual Meeting director election. Members in the running: MARCH Members set a new participation record with 20.5% voting in the director election — the highest turnout in our history! Elected board members: Andy Lemler Jon Rettinger… Continue reading.
From our incorporation on May 19, 1936, to today, Marshall County REMC has been lighting the way for our members and communities for nearly nine decades. As we approach our 90th anniversary, we’re preparing to honor our past, celebrate the present, and energize the future. Keep an eye out for some exciting things starting in… Continue reading.
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 $4,700 to the following organizations: Plymouth and Culver’s Blessings in a Backpack programs received funding to assist with the cost of the weekend backpack program. The Blessings in a… Continue reading.
This past year, we made a significant change to how we billed energy with the implementation of time-of-use rates. While some members expressed frustration with the change, others saw it as a challenge and approached it with optimism. Regardless of how you felt, the outcome is clear: our members followed our recommendations in a big… Continue reading.
