Our community saw one of its worst storms in decades on June 13. Winds of more than 70 mph ripped through our area and brought down trees and poles across our service territory — knocking power out to more than 4,500 members. From 10 p.m. that Monday until 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Noble REMC crews… Continue reading.

What makes a good leader? The question sounds like a theme from a motivational TED talk! That’s because it’s a subject that is at the heart of countless bestselling self-help and business books, popular podcasts and videos.  The reality is that there is no straightforward formula. And therein lies the challenge. Leadership is not one… Continue reading.

Miami-Cass REMC recently had the privilege to host Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and her team at its office. The group was there to announce the expansion of broadband access to more than 250 Hoosier locations spanning across 40 Indiana counties through the first round of the Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ (OCRA) Indiana Connectivity… Continue reading.

Beginning July 1, Hoosiers no longer have to pay the utility receipts tax. This tax elimination will annually put an estimated $28.5 million back in the pockets of 1.3 million Hoosiers served by the state’s 38 electric cooperatives. Contact our office if you have questions regarding the tax repeal.

Counted seven board members attending. Attorney Jeremy Fetty attended via teleconference. Jim Savage presented the WVPA report. Fetty presented the legal report. CEO Rob Schwartz presented the monthly CEO report. Minutes from the previous board meeting were approved. Financial report given by Schwartz. April monthly operating, member services and safety reports were reviewed and approved…. Continue reading.

I believe I have developed the ability to read minds. Whenever I go out in public, I always know the exact question that I am going to be asked when someone approaches me: “When are you going to have broadband available at my house?” And I can empathize. I’m ready for it at my house… Continue reading.

Thanks to all of you who joined us for our virtual annual meeting that was held on June 10. For those who couldn’t attend live, you can view the meeting on our Facebook page.  Board President Roger Domer explained the voting process that had concluded on June 9. For the third consecutive year, online and… Continue reading.

By Jake Taylor It’s human nature to find a cool, comfortable place to relax when the summer temperatures are blazing hot, and the humidity is high enough to curl even the straightest of hair. We can use shade to our advantage to prevent things like sunburns or heat stroke.  This concept also works on the… Continue reading.

The Indiana Legislature repealed the Utility Receipts Tax, effective July 1. This tax was a cost that we were required to collect as part of our rate and then pay to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Effective for bills issued after July 6, we have reduced electric rates by approximately 1.4% to reflect this repeal.

Help us welcome Torrie Strong to LaGrange County REMC as the marketing and executive assistant! She joined us in April after working for the State of Michigan as a human resources analyst for the past five and a half years. She is excited that she’ll get the chance to be creative and collaborate with team… Continue reading.