By Brian D. Smith Ernie Pyle was an embedded reporter more than a half-century before anyone ever heard the term, sending regular dispatches from the European, North African, and Pacific battlefronts of World War II. The Dana, Indiana, native witnessed the firebombing of London, wandered Omaha Beach at Normandy on the morning after D-Day, and… Continue reading.
Escape your endless scroll through streaming options with movies and series you can watch tonight or plan for later. Need help picking the perfect streaming services? Visit streaming.tipmont.com! TOP PICKS “The Boys in the Boat,” PG-13: George Clooney directs this uplifting and inspiring historical sports drama that looks at the 1936 United States men’s eight… Continue reading.
Take a walk with me as we explore native spring wildflowers that are perfect for most of our gardens, small or large. Here are three ready to present their spring show. Wild geraniums Hardy wild geraniums can be found in the wild and are named to differentiate them from hybrid geraniums. The flower varies with… Continue reading.
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, 269 people have been killed in work zones accidents over the past decade. Victims include motorists and workers. In 2023, according to work zone crash data, 33 people were killed, and more than 1,750 were injured in INDOT work zones. National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25) aims… Continue reading.
In the January issue, we asked Indiana Connection readers to send in cute photos of their pets, and they delivered. After receiving almost 450 submissions of pets of all shapes and sizes, our team chose their top 10 favorites. Congratulations to our winner, Cheddar Bay Biscuit! Read on to learn more about our finalists. Submissions… Continue reading.
Aladdin’s Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Cuisine, near the Ohio River in New Albany, has proven a testament to family passion and culinary excellence. This eclectic and satisfying restaurant has been a beloved dining destination since its founding in 2013. What started as a small Mediterranean coffee shop quickly transformed into a full-service restaurant, driven by… Continue reading.
In the early 1800s, Fayette County became a place for settlers after land was purchased from Native Americans through treaties like the 1809 Treaty of Fort Wayne. This cleared the way for new communities to grow and develop in southeastern Indiana, which was once part of the larger Northwest Territory. Sudoku’s puzzling origin story Howard… Continue reading.
Every year, the cooperative conducts an Annual Meeting of the membership. The purpose of the meeting is to elect directors, share previous years’ financial results, and provide an overall cooperative update. The 2025 Southern Indiana Power Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Tell City Jr./Sr. High School. … Continue reading.
The spirit of competition was alive and well at this year’s County Rivalry basketball matchups as local teams battled it out in front of packed stands. Southern Indiana Power was proud to support the excitement by providing t-shirts for the boys’ and girls’ games between Tell City and Perry Central and South Spencer and Heritage… Continue reading.
For 22 years, Todd Hammond has been a vital part of Southern Indiana Power. He lives in Rocky Point and started as a systems engineer before growing into his current role as manager of engineering, helping improve infrastructure and service for our members. Outside of work, Hammond enjoys hunting, shooting, boating, and traveling. He also values… Continue reading.
Looking for high-quality, locally sourced meats? Middle Fork Farms, a fifth-generation family farm, offers custom-butchered beef and pork straight from their farm to your table. Owned by Danny and Nick Kleaving, the farm partners with USDA-inspected, family-owned butcher shops to ensure freshness and quality. As Southern Indiana Power members, the Kleavings take pride in providing… Continue reading.
To keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Jan. 29 board meeting.
Spring is on our doorstep and like many of you, I’m looking forward to more opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy warmer weather. Springtime brings many of my favorite activities like cooking out with family and friends, time spent outdoors, and generally enjoying a new season. Unfortunately, spring and summer can also create the perfect… Continue reading.
All REMC members who register and attend the Annual Meeting can vote for directors to serve the districts that are up for election in that calendar year. The information below details when deadlines occur in the election process. Incumbent directors whose terms expire in 2025: District 2 — Randy Roberts District 4 — Brett Busick… Continue reading.
