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.

There’s a quiet transformation happening across the nation. America’s smaller communities are changing in remarkable ways — while holding steadfastly to the values that, for generations, have made them the places people choose to build a better life for themselves and their families. Small towns now are all about embracing the beauty of a simpler… Continue reading.

Do you know an organization, club or a local group working on a project that could greatly benefit from Operation Round Up? Send it our way! We’re still accepting applications until Sept. 13.  Remember: ORU is funded by you, our member-consumers, by rounding up your electric bill to the nearest dollar amount each month. Have… Continue reading.

Each member receives a $50 bill credit. Winners were: Connie Thorpe — New Service John Groves — Service Order

We are currently making headway on the new meter installs. As of early August, we’ve installed over 1,000 new meters and continue to work our way from west to east in lower Spencer County. Again, please be aware that we are working in your area, so no need to be alarmed. Thank you for your… Continue reading.

Josh Ford was hired Aug. 6, 2012, as an apprentice lineman. He graduated from the HEATS program to become a journeyman lineman on Nov. 4, 2016. Josh and his wife, Vanessa, live in Tell City. They have two children — a daughter, Reese, and a son, Brody. When he isn’t working, Josh enjoys coaching youth… Continue reading.

In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the July 31 board meeting. 1. All directors were present.  Also present were CEO Steve Seibert, administrative assistant Lisa Hinton and attorney Chris Goffinet. 2. The June 19 board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. 3. The… Continue reading.

You might have driven past one of the 10 cooperative solar arrays throughout central and southern Indiana. Each site provides renewable energy to co-ops like yours and is the size of nine football fields. This creates a challenge in the summer months — lawncare.  Hoosier Energy has hired a crew to help keep the grass… Continue reading.

It’s a new school year, and kids of all ages are getting ready for a fresh year of learning! From kindergarten through college, students gain knowledge about a broad variety of subjects and learn new skills that will prepare them for the future. In a similar way, Southern Indiana Power is continually learning in order… Continue reading.