Calendar art contest recognizes artistic talents of Hoosier youth Indiana’s electric cooperatives and the statewide magazine, Indiana Connection, invite Indiana K-12 students to enter the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest. A first-place artist will be selected for each grade, K-12, and will receive $200. The artwork of each grade level winner will illustrate either the… Continue reading.

Consider joining the Steuben County REMC board of directors! Petitions are now available for professional, dedicated individuals wanting to serve fellow members as part of the REMC board in districts 3 (Fremont and Clear Lake townships), 6 (Scott and York townships) and 7 (Salem Township). If you reside in one of these townships and are… Continue reading.

Save the dates! Churchill Downs: Friday, May 10 Leave at 9 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. Cost: $69 Begin the trip at the Kentucky Derby Museum, where you will learn about the history of Thoroughbred racing, Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. Following the museum, guests will be escorted to their seats at the… Continue reading.

Get your popular and comprehensive tourism publication, which includes more than 600 festivals, craft fairs, holiday shows, historical re-enactments and community celebrations, available free of charge from BCREMC. Indiana’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives are committed to the communities they serve. That is why Bartholomew County REMC is pleased to help highlight some of the best and… Continue reading.

If a storm would happen to come our way during what’s left of winter, BCREMC wants everyone to know how to stay safe and warm during the recovery effort. “In a winter storm emergency, restoring power and heat to consumers is the highest priority, and electric utility crews work around the clock to restore service,”… Continue reading.

Tuesday, April 16 Columbus North High School  Auditorium Registration and entertainment featuring Beatles tribute band  —  The Rigbys — from 5:30-7 p.m. Business meeting begins at 7 p.m. Kids’ program for ages 4-11. More information in next month’s magazine!

Have you ever wondered what the  “Monthly Service Fee” on your electric bill is? Well, you’re not alone. The charge covers our costs for connecting you to the electric grid and maintaining the electrical system. Some of the key values behind the concept of a cooperative are openness and fairness — everyone paying their fair… Continue reading.

Bartholomew County REMC lineworkers don’t work alone on our power lines. Whether they are climbing 25-foot poles, restoring power, or clearing tree limbs to prevent future outages, they are never far from the hearts of the women who love them. At this time of year, stores seem flooded with hearts, candy, and cards professing true… Continue reading.

Clark County REMC wants to help members become as energy efficient as possible. We offer equipment rebates to encourage and reward purchasing equipment that meets specific energy standards and free energy audits to help you identify areas in your home that may need improvement. Free energy audits Right now is the time to assess how… Continue reading.

The Kankakee Valley REMC board of directors has selected Scott Sears as the new chief executive officer for the Wanatah-based REMC. Sears, who has served as chief operations officer of the REMC since June 2018, will assume the new duties immediately. “Scott’s deep understand of the industry, along with his leadership qualities and strong ambitions,… Continue reading.

The Operation Round Up Trust organization gives Kankakee Valley REMC member-consumers a way to provide significant support to local organizations focused on improving the quality of life in our communities. Five grants, totaling $16,000, were awarded in January for the first quarter of 2019. The grants were made to the following organizations: • Morgan Township Elementary… Continue reading.