DISTRICT 3 Truitt Daeger Truitt and his wife, Brianna, reside on 300 S in Greensburg with their children, Rhett, Addison, and Drew. He serves as Vice President of Construction Operations at T&H Construction Properties, LLC, where he has worked for four years. In this role, he oversees a team of more than 20 employees and… Continue reading.

District 1 Erin Arnold Erin resides on 650 North, St. Paul and has been a member of Decatur County REMC for 20 years. She is married to Michael, and they have two sons, Calvin and Owen. Erin earned a nursing degree and previously worked as an OB nurse and with the Decatur County Schools. She… Continue reading.

2026 Annual Meeting election details Election packets will be mailed out on May 6, 2026. Voting opens May 6, 2026, at 8 a.m., and closes June 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Members can vote using the following methods: Mail: Return the completed ballot included in your election packet. Please allow adequate time for mail delivery. Online: Go to directvote.net/DCREMC and enter your… Continue reading.

With this issue focused on all things Annual Meeting, it’s a good time to step back to the basics and look at what the Annual Meeting really is and how it has grown alongside the members it serves. For decades, the Annual Meeting was a single moment in time. One evening, one location, one opportunity… Continue reading.

CALL TO ORDER Chairman Steve AmRhein called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence were observed. All board members were present except Jason Barnhorst. Also present were CEO Brett Abplanalp, Matt Raver, and Suzanne Parmer, who participated virtually. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Brian Scheidler moved to approve the agenda as… Continue reading.

Power lines crisscross our countryside, bringing the benefits of electricity. But storms or accidents can knock them from their perch, putting them on the ground or within reach. Just because they’re down doesn’t mean they’re dead. Keeping your distance from downed power lines and knowing what to do if you see one are the first… Continue reading.

Below is a snapshot of the 2026 rebates. You can visit harrisonremc.com to view the complete guidelines.  It is important that you read all the requirements, as not all systems will qualify.  If you have any questions, please contact the office at 812-738-4115 or email Nick Geswein at ngeswein@harrisonremc.com. Air-source heat pumps/dual fuel heat pumps… Continue reading.

Would it be easier to make weekly or bi-weekly payments instead of one large monthly bill? If so, Prepay Electric may be a good option for you. Harrison REMC’s Prepay Electric program lets residential members pay for electricity in advance and manage their account balances on their own schedule. You add money to your account… Continue reading.

Eighty children were excited to meet with the Easter Bunny when he visited Harrison REMC!  For many, this has become an annual tradition, and we are excited to see all the little ones each year!

After a long winter, I’m excited to welcome sunshine and warmer weather. Although summer officially starts on June 21, I consider May the real beginning, as temperatures typically rise and stay warm for extended periods. This month, I’m not really focusing on the excitement of the changing weather. Instead, I want to talk about how… Continue reading.

Welcome to our Quiz Corner! Each month, we will ask three questions from the Kankakee Valley REMC articles in Indiana Connection magazine. Answer the questions and you could win a bill credit prize!  To enter the monthly contest, visit https://www.kvremc.com/about-us/news-events/quiz-corner.

After 34 years of dedicated service, Mark Sowder officially hung up his hard hat and retired this past April. He joined the co-op in 1992 as a meter reader after working at Valpo Lumber. Three years later, he moved into a groundman role before transitioning to the metering department as a meter technician in 2000…. Continue reading.