In April, Hoosier Energy hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting, the first in two years after last year’s event was canceled due to severe storms and tornado threats. As with most things in the energy industry, much has changed in two years. Yet Hoosier Energy’s mission to provide reliable and affordable energy remains unchanged even as… Continue reading.

The Derby General Store is far more than a place to grab gas or groceries — it is a cornerstone of community life and a living piece of local history.  Built in 1962, it became the “Derby General Store” in 1984, when it was purchased by locals Billy and Marilyn Mogan with the goal of… Continue reading.

Derby River Jam Series: America 250Concert 1: June 27, 6-9 p.m.Concert 2: July 4, 7-9 p.m.  Bob Thomas Youth Fishing Tournament: Indiana Free Fishing Day in September  ‘Derby Days’ Fall Flea Market October (TBA)  Community Trick or TreatOctober 31, 6-8 p.m. Cookies With SantaDecember (TBA)

To keep you informed about your cooperative’s operations and activities, here are highlights from the March 30 board meeting. 

Back in January, Winter Storm Fern blanketed the southern United States with damaging ice, unusually cold temperatures, and widespread power outages. As a result, electric cooperatives did what cooperatives always do — they put the principle of Cooperation Among Cooperatives into action. After the storm, linemen from five Hoosier Energy member cooperatives headed to Mississippi… Continue reading.

You have likely noticed Southern Indiana Power’s crews out and about, working on power lines in our community. It’s no secret that a lineman’s job is tough — but it’s a job that’s essential and must be done. This month, as we celebrate our linemen and Lineman Appreciation Day (April 13), I thought I would… Continue reading.

DISTRICT 3 Gary Waninger, Incumbent Gary Waninger and his wife, Jackie, live near Fulda in Harrison Township. With two of his brothers, Waninger farms approximately 800 acres and raises corn, soybeans, hay, and wheat. They also have a cattle operation. Waninger is a director and agent with St. Joseph Mutual Home Insurance Company. He is… Continue reading.

Culinary students plan, prepare, and serve a meal of soup, salad, and bread for the Empty Bowls event. Each April, under the guidance of teachers Jennifer Mogan and Chelsea Kleeman, Tell City High School students take the lead in hosting the annual Empty Bowls event, a collaborative project between the ceramic and culinary programs that… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Feb. 25 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. Present via Webex from Hoosier Energy were Donna Walker, president/CEO, and Rob Horton, executive vice president and… Continue reading.

In today’s digital age, generation and transmission cooperatives like Hoosier Energy have become increasingly data driven. Since, until recently, that data resided in a variety of forms and locales, cohesivenesswas elusive. However, over the past two years, Hoosier Energy’s transmission assets and scheduling team has set out to unify that information — from vegetation management… Continue reading.

Every year, the cooperative conducts an Annual Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to elect directors, share previous years’ financial results, and provide an overall cooperative update. The 2026 Southern Indiana Power Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Tell City Jr.-Sr. High School. Like… Continue reading.

What began as a small table of personalized gifts and custom T-shirts has grown into something far bigger — a business rooted in heart, hustle, and a deep commitment to community. Before The Local Gal & Co had a name, a storefront, or a following, its founder, Jessica Clark, was simply a mom with a… Continue reading.