All REMC members who register and attend the Annual Meeting can vote for directors to serve the districts that are up for election in that calendar year. The information below details when deadlines occur in the election process. Incumbent directors whose terms expire in 2026: District 1 -— Daniel Houchin (teal on map) District 5… 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.
Indiana Youth Tour application deadline: Feb. 13 Operation Round Up application deadlines: March 27, June 26, Sept. 25, Dec. 25 Director petition deadline: March 13 Camp Kilowatt application deadline: May 1 Virtual Annual Meeting: June 13
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.
Local decisions matter, especially when they affect your neighbors and something as essential as electricity. At Harrison REMC, a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative, decisions are guided by a nine-member board of directors from throughout the communities the cooperative serves. They set policies, approve budgets, establish rates, and guide longterm infrastructure investments, among other responsibilities. And… Continue reading.
Save money and energy with Harrison REMC’s new Connect to Save program Nearly every home appliance now has a smart Wi-Fi-enabled counterpart. While smart trash cans and refrigerators have varying degrees of usefulness, one feature of your home — your thermostat can save you money by becoming smarter. The lion’s share of the energy used… Continue reading.
