The Paulding Putnam Board of Directors has approved a service charge adjustment due to rising costs. The monthly service charge will increase $3.50 (from $41.50 to $45). Unfortunately, our costs to provide you electricity 24/7/365 are outpacing our revenues; see the graphic on page 28 for material examples. The change will be effective on the… Continue reading.
When you think of October, pumpkins, Halloween and beautiful fall foliage naturally come to mind. But October is notable for another reason. It’s National Co-op Month! This is the time of year when cooperatives across the country, including Harrison REMC, celebrate who we are and more importantly, the members we serve. Similar to how… Continue reading.
Harrison REMC would like to thank everyone who came out to the Highlander Point or REMC office location for our second annual member/community fish fry! Employees had a great time serving up fish sandwiches to the communities we serve. A total of $2,280 was raised to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Harrison and Floyd counties…. Continue reading.
Harrison REMC is offering an opportunity for children to visit with Santa on Dec. 11, from 3:30–6:30 p.m. A photographer will be on hand to capture each child’s time with Santa. A photo of each child will be available at no charge, and parents can also bring a camera to take their own photo. Please… Continue reading.
A heat pump is technically a much different heating system than any other kind of furnace. It doesn’t burn or consume energy and convert it to Btus of heat. Instead, a heat pump moves free Btus of heat from the outside air into your home during winter. The only energy it consumes is what is… Continue reading.
Our people and our geographic location are Boone County’s best attributes. We’re located in the middle of two metropolitan areas, which provides us with a large and diverse workforce pool. We have highly trained individuals in a variety of careers, from information technology and finance to manufacturing and logistics. Logistically, I-65 and I-74 make it… Continue reading.
One truth in life is that everything changes. Many are reluctant to change, but others embrace it and make the most of it. That is the story for Dull’s Tree Farm and the next generation of “farmers.” In its fifth year of fall festival activities, the 27-year old Christmas tree farm has grown to include… Continue reading.
If friends are the sunshine of life, it makes sense that no matter the challenge making friends and being social should be a priority. Lisa Batts, desperately wanted this for her son, Aron, after he graduated from high school. Aron, who has Down Syndrome, found that opportunities for social outlet and extended education were limited… Continue reading.
October is National Cooperative Month, and you can celebrate by checking out some of the unique opportunities that your local electric co-op offers through its Power Moves® program. As you may know, we at Wabash Valley Power are a generation and transmission cooperative created by and composed of our member co-ops. We partner with all… Continue reading.
Gavin Scherschel walks a small piece of wood over to a tabletop circular saw and carefully trims it to the perfect length. He is on a team building a model home in the construction trades program at the North Lawrence Career Center. A year ago, the process of trimming a piece of wood was not… Continue reading.
It’s your worst-case scenario. A major storm was predicted and this time, the predictions were right. Many power lines are down, and your electricity may be out for several days. You are low on everything — food, pet supplies, toilet paper, batteries, diapers and your medication. Imagine how you would feel in this situation. While… Continue reading.
