When severe weather tears through a community, the first question from members is often simple: When will the lights come back on? The answer to this question can sometimes be difficult to answer when the storm first hits. When the damage is severe enough, electric cooperatives like Southern Indiana Power look to others for mutual… Continue reading.
I’ve mentioned before in this column that I have a degree in accounting. It’s probably no surprise, then, that I’m a bit of a numbers guy. But here’s something you might not expect: the numbers themselves are rarely the most interesting part of my job. The conversations behind them are. One of my favorite conversations… Continue reading.
If you were in the right place at the right time near a 12-mile stretch of transmission lines between Tell City North and Bandon Substation in early April, you might have caught a glimpse of flying linemen tethered underneath a helicopter, soaring through the air as part of Hoosier Energy’s Bandon Static Wire Replacement Project…. Continue reading.
Southern Indiana Power serves members across more than 1,600 miles of line. These lines must be kept clear of trees and vegetation for safety and to ensure reliable service. Clearing the right-of-way (ROW) is critical for safety and reliability. Power interruptions occur when trees or bushes grow too close to power lines. Occasionally, during major… Continue reading.
Proper tree selection and placement enhance your property value and prevent costly maintenance trimming and damage to your home. If you plan to plant a new tree, or replace an existing tree, please pay close attention to what type of tree you plant and where. When choosing a spot to plant your tree, make sure… Continue reading.
To keep you informed about your cooperative’s operations and activities, here are highlights from the May 26 board meeting: 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. 2. The April 30 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The membership certificates were reviewed. 4. The vouchers were… Continue reading.
Operation Round Up application deadlines: Sept. 25, Dec. 25
The director election results are in, with 1,119 members participating, or 12.67% of the membership. While there were no contested seats on this year’s ballot, your role in ratifying the election results remains vital to our cooperative’s democratic process. Congratulations to the following directors: DISTRICT 1 Millgrove and Greenfield Townships Gary Shough DISTRICT 2 Jamestown… Continue reading.
DISTRICT 1 Millgrove and Greenfield Townships Gary Shough OCCUPATION: Equipment operator EMPLOYER: Steuben County Highway (28 years) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Active: Boy Scout Troop 423 (assistant scoutmaster), Orland Community Volunteer Fire Department (assistant fire chief), Steuben County 4-H Shooting Sports (muzzleloader instructor) Former: 4-H Fair Board (president) SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS: Credential Cooperative Director Certificate, Board Leadership Certificate,… Continue reading.
On June 5, Orange County REMC welcomed members and their families to our 89th Annual Meeting, a tradition that continues to highlight the strength of our cooperative. This year’s theme, “A Look Back, a Leap Forward,” reflected both our history and our commitment to serving members well into the future. As an electric cooperative, Orange… Continue reading.
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Orange County REMC/Orange County Fiber Annual Meeting on June 5. The meeting featured a business meeting, music, children’s actvities, prize drawings, and food from Sanders Catering. Two directors were also elected to the board, Daniel Houchin from District 1 and newly elected Kyle Livingston in District 5. … Continue reading.
During the 2026 Annual Meeting, Kyle Livingston was elected the newest member of the Orange County REMC/Orange County Fiber Board of Directors. He will represent District 5 on the board. Livingston is vice president of operations at Harrell-Fish Inc. (HFI), where he supports field operations across the company’s mechanical construction work throughout Indiana and parts… Continue reading.
Journeyman Lineman Mike Duke recently celebrated a milestone 25 years at the cooperative. Duke began with the co-op in July 2001 as a member service technician. He then went on to successfully complete the Hoosier Energy Meter Technician program in November 2004. In April 2006, Duke accepted a promotion to apprentice lineman. In June 2010,… Continue reading.
