Carroll White REMC’s new director of engineering, Jason Armold, brings years of valuable experience to the co-op. He has worked in the utility industry since 2013, with positions at NiSource, NIPSCO, and Citizens Energy Group. Prior to that, he spent 15 years in commercial construction. “I look forward to serving our members and bringing my… Continue reading.
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with special observances like Presidents’ Day, Groundhog Day, and Valentine’s Day. They all have something in common — they were created to draw attention to a particular issue or theme. Valentine’s Day may seem like an observance created by a greeting card company… Continue reading.
The following employees celebrated milestone anniversaries at Southern Indiana Power last year. We thank them for their commitment to providing you with the best service possible. BRETT HUBERT30 YEARS LISA HINTON25 YEARS TRAVIS GOFFINET25 YEARS CLINT HEEKE10 YEARS RYAN CASSIDY10 YEARS
Derby, Indiana, is truly one of the hidden gems in Southern Indiana. Nestled along the Ohio River, this community is composed of industrious and friendly folks who all pull together to make their community better and better. In 2016, this small town was home to several businesses, a new community center, and the scenic Mulzer… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Dec. 30 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with President/CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The Nov. 25 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The vouchers were reviewed and… Continue reading.
Gaven Kolb, a five-year employee of the co-op, graduated last month from the Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Kolb was required to complete 612 hours of classroom-related study, 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at the co-op, and… Continue reading.
Visit remcsteuben.com and view our “Member Benefits” tab to learn more about registration for each youth program. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON, D. C. Steuben County REMC wants to send you on an all-inclusive trip of a lifetime to Washington, D. C., held June 14-21. It includes visits to historic monuments and museums, meetings on… Continue reading.
Steuben County REMC’s 89th Annual Meeting will be held virtually on June 13. Look for more details and the official meeting notice in the May issue of Indiana Connection.
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 prior to the 2026 Annual… Continue reading.
As a follow-up to last month’s discussion on rising costs and upcoming rate adjustments, I want to focus on one major factor affecting electric utilities everywhere — the increasing cost of equipment and materials needed to keep your power reliable. When electricity is working properly, the infrastructure behind it often goes unnoticed. Poles, wires, transformers,… Continue reading.
The Hawpatch Trail Project, spearheaded by LaGrange County Trails, which is a 17-mile bike trail along the former Wabash Railroad corridor in southwest LaGrange County, with construction expected to start in late 2026, is full steam ahead! Sherryl Rhinesmith, vice president of the LaGrange County Trails Board of Directors, and former Marketing and Member Services… Continue reading.
