Just days before closing the One Southern Indiana office for the COVID-19 pandemic, President and CEO Wendy Dant Chesser had two challenges facing the economic development and Chamber of Commerce organization — how to not only sustain, but also help the 1,068 business members that would be scared and hurting financially.  Board and team members… Continue reading.

Drivers are now prohibited from using handheld devices while driving on Indiana roads. The new legislation intended to combat distracted driving prohibits drivers from holding or using a handheld mobile device while operating a moving vehicle.  A few facts about the new law:  Violators can be fined up to $500 and lose their driver’s license… Continue reading.

According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, patriotism is “the love for or devotion to one’s country.” Perhaps no other day of the year evokes such a sense of patriotism than Independence Day. With flags rippling in the wind and red, white and blue bunting adorning porches, it’s easy to feel a swell of pride for our country…. Continue reading.

Despite what’s been happening with the world over these last few months, it’s nice to see a ray of light shining in our communities amongst the negativity.  For the spring grant cycle, the Operation Round Up board awarded $21,740 to various organizations. Since its inception, Operation Round Up has given over $435,000 back to our… Continue reading.

Recently, Southern Indiana Power donated $1,000 each to our local schools. Cannelton, North Spencer, Perry Central, South Spencer and Tell City school corporations provide breakfast and lunch programs to students during the school year and summer but also provided an option during the COVID-19 pandemic as well. Families could pick up their food at the… Continue reading.

Every year, Southern Indiana Power accepts applications for the Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., and Touchstone Energy Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston. These opportunities have been a great way for the co-op to connect with our youth. In April, our national and statewide associations decided to cancel both programs due to COVID-19. The health… Continue reading.

Thank you! Hoosier Energy employees who work in operations can’t always practice social distancing to get the job done. The work these employees do is recognized by many including Merom Generating Station Plant Manager Karl Back. “Our people are responding very well to a difficult situation, which is not surprising to me with the culture… Continue reading.

Annual Meeting Registration Registration for the annual meeting of Southern Indiana Power began at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2019 at the Spencer County 4-H Youth & Community Center with the business meeting starting at 7 p.m. Each member attending received a commemorative water bottle. Entertainment A BBQ sandwich or a hot dog, chips and… Continue reading.

Southern Indiana Power’s annual meeting has always been a place for old friends to converse and new friendships to form. We also glance into the past and look into future of the cooperative. The main purpose of the annual meeting is to hold elections for the board of directors, share financial information and listen to… Continue reading.

Ginger Stephens has been employed at the co-op for 14 years. She was hired July 12, 2006, as member service coordinator. Her duties have included telephone receptionist and overseeing the cooperative’s local pages in Indiana Connection and website, as well as coordinating member information meetings. Stephens was a part of the CSR team before transitioning… Continue reading.