Applications for Camp Kilowatt are still being accepted! Interested sixth graders whose households receive electricity from Boone Power should submit their applications by May 1. Camp Kilowatt combines traditional summer camp activities like swimming, archery, canoeing, and horseback riding with energy education and electrical safety. The camp takes place July 26-29 at Happy Hollow Children’s… Continue reading.
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.
INDIANA YOUTH TOUR Dates: June 14-21 Indiana’s electric cooperatives sponsor students going into their senior year of high school to take part in a life-changing educational adventure to Washington, D. C. Highlights of the week-long trip include visits to historic monuments and museums, meetings on Capitol Hill with Indiana’s congressional delegation, the opportunity to make… Continue reading.
If you’ve been looking for a way to become more involved in your cooperative, and in turn, your community, now is the time to pick up a petition to run for a seat on our board of directors. The board is composed of seven individuals who represent the membership in his or her respective districts…. Continue reading.
