February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with special observances. Besides Presidents Day, Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, there are a host of unofficial “national” days you’ve probably never heard of like National Tater Tot Day (which is celebrated on Feb. 2 each year). All these observances have something… Continue reading.

CAMP KILOWATT | June 8-11 A fun, unique and electrifying camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2022.  Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides.  APPLY: Go to campkilowatt.org to apply. Applications must be completed online by March 1. INDIANA YOUTH TOUR | June 16-23 Orange… Continue reading.

In order to deliver affordable and reliable electricity to our members, Orange County REMC focuses on maintaining and improving its electric system and equipment. We want you and the community in general to know where our crews are working. Use caution when traveling in areas where extra utility vehicles may be parked along roadways.  As… Continue reading.

Morgan Gaddis joined the co-op team on Dec. 6, 2021, as a member service representative. Morgan graduated from Orleans High School and is married to Damion Gaddis. They have three children: Wesley, Kinsley, and Huxley.

While supplies last, members are invited to stop by the REMC office and pick up a free copy the 2022 Indiana Festival Guide and 2022 Student Art Calendar, illustrated by students across the state of Indiana.

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with special observances. Besides Presidents Day, Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, there are a host of unofficial “national” days you’ve probably never heard of like National Tater Tot Day (which is celebrated on Feb. 2 each year). All these observances have something… Continue reading.

Camp Kilowatt | June 8-11 A fun, powerful and unique camp experience designed for students entering seventh grade in 2022. Horseback riding, canoeing, zip lining, trying out archery, swimming, learning about electrical safety and bucket truck rides.  APPLY: Apply by Feb. 23 at CampKilowatt.org. Indiana Youth Tour | June 16-23 Marshall County REMC wants to… Continue reading.

On Jan. 8, Marshall County REMC’s Jason Hughes, along with 20 other lineworkers, graduated from the Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program. REAP is a four-year program, administered by Indiana Electric Cooperatives, that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric cooperatives…. Continue reading.

Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning device inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Keep generators outdoors, away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors. Opening doors and windows or using fans will not prevent carbon… Continue reading.

I plug the charger into my smartphone and swipe my phone to take a quick glance at tomorrow’s weather forecast. Technology and electricity make retrieving information so easy and convenient that I don’t think twice about its instant access. Then I remember it’s just been a matter of decades since the people who first worked… Continue reading.

Educational youth programs are just one way KV REMC can connect with and invest in the future leaders and contributors to our communities.    INDIANA YOUTH TOUR | JUNE 16-23 What are you doing this summer?  Your electric co-op wants to send you on a weeklong all-inclusive trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C.  Monuments,… Continue reading.