2020 was a historic year and brought with it both bad and good. We like to focus on the positive here at Noble REMC, such as: Trevor Harlan and Luke Gillis began the Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP) for linemen. More than 400 members signed up for our SmartHub app. Over half of our members… Continue reading.

Two worthwhile projects in the community received funding to improve the local landscape, while also educating students about their impact on the environment. The funding came through Noble REMC’s EnviroWatts program which supports environmental community projects each year with the money contributed by our generous members. Projects receiving funding were: St. John Lutheran School in… Continue reading.

Then The first known electric car was developed in 1837 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Early variants were powered by galvanic cells rather than rechargeable batteries. The lead-acid battery was invented in France in 1859 with further French development leading to manufacturing of these batteries on an industrial scale in the early 1880s. This allowed a rechargeable… Continue reading.

In our 85 years, your support of Noble REMC has turned into support for your community through our grant and youth programs, volunteer efforts and more – right in line with the cooperative value of “Concern for Community.”  Noble REMC has also supported local organizations including, but not limited to, Junior Achievement, Big Brothers Big… Continue reading.

Think before you post that sign! Staples, nails and tacks used to hang signs and fliers create dangerous obstacles for electric lineworkers.

One of the things I love best about our community is the natural beauty that surrounds us. We are fortunate to have so many trees that offer beauty, shade and a habitat for all sorts of birds and other wildlife. We know that you appreciate our community for many of the same reasons.  At LaGrange… Continue reading.

LaGrange County REMC recently welcomed two new employees — Jayson Rainsberger and David Traylor — to the cooperative. Rainsberger, pictured at right, came to LaGrange County REMC to serve as its network operations engineer. His role is to build, monitor and operate our brand new fiber optic broadband network.  Rainsberger; his wife, Meghann, and their… Continue reading.

“All good things must come to an end.” goes the age-old saying.  After serving on LaGrange County REMC’s board of directors for nearly 22 years, Larry Fetters retired after moving out of the cooperative’s service territory. Fetters served District 1, which covers all of Van Buren and Lima townships and portions of Newbury and Clay… Continue reading.

Every year, as a member of LaGrange County REMC, you have the opportunity to vote for your board of directors. This year includes one contested race and two uncontested races.  District 1 This position was previously held by Larry Fetters who retired in March. Michael Huppenthal is running for the vacant position in District 1…. Continue reading.

Can donating a few pennies a month to help others really make an impact?  They can when those pennies are combined with similar donations from other electric cooperative consumers.  That is the whole premise behind Operation Round Up. Through the aptly named program, those who receive their electric service from a cooperative like LaGrange County… Continue reading.

Due to ongoing restrictions on large gatherings, the 2021 In-Person Heartland REMC Annual Member Meeting has been canceled. The meeting, originally scheduled for June 26, each year draws an average of 4,000 people. To keep the members and employees safe and to comply with current restrictions, the Heartland REMC board of directors decided to cancel… Continue reading.