BRIAN SCHEIDLERDISTRICT 5 (Incumbent) Brian Scheidler and his wife, Linzi, live on County Road 60 East in Westport. A lifelong Decatur County resident, he graduated from South Decatur High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural systems management from Purdue University.  Scheidler is the precision ag specialist for Kova Fertilizer in Westport… Continue reading.

The meeting was opened by Chairman Michael Brelage and Brian Scheidler kept the minutes of the meeting. All board members were present with Steve AmRhein attending virtually. Also present was CEO Brett Abplanalp and employees Jennie Meyer, Rachel Sullivan and Crystal Greathouse. Upon motion made by Jason Barnhorst, seconded by Dale Wernke, and carried, the… Continue reading.

The board of directors of Harrison REMC has approved paying capital credits in 2021 in the amount of $800,000 for the remainder of 1984, 1985 and a portion of 1986 capital credit allocations. The board is excited to return your investment in your electric cooperative with this capital credit retirement. As a member of Harrison… Continue reading.

Q: What’s the difference between allocated and retired capital credits? A: Allocated capital credits appear as an entry on the permanent financial records of the co-op and reflect your equity or ownership in Harrison REMC. When capital credits are retired, a check or bill credit is issued to you and your equity in the co-op… Continue reading.

Harrison REMC is introducing a new way residential members can pay for electricity. It is called Prepaid Electric and allows you to control your budget by making payments into your account as you can afford to do so. Simply add money into your account online, over the phone, or in the office, as your account… Continue reading.

Mental Health America of Boone County received funding to help with an outdoor learning project. Boone REMC’s Operation Round Up provided $3,000 for rubberized flooring for underneath the active play area and tire swings. According to the grant application, the outdoor learning lab and play space, will be an area in the rear of the… Continue reading.

The first drive-thru annual meeting was a success with a record number of members registered. A total of 1,482 members registered this year: 1,120 members mailed in their registration and 362 registered members came to the meeting in their vehicles. All members who registered prior to Diamond Anniversary Annual Meeting have received a $20 bill… Continue reading.

It’s yard sale season and lots of people love getting bargains. As the saying goes, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” But before forking over the cash, parents or anyone living in a household with children should stop, inspect and think before buying. Why? Old products that were once considered safe may have since… Continue reading.

Summer break can be a recipe for high electric bills if kids are home all day enjoying cool indoor air. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 9 percent of Americans’ household energy costs are dedicated to air conditioning alone, so try these tips to keep costs down when the temperature rises. Avoid ‘phantom’ load… Continue reading.

When you’re out on summer days having fun, it might be hard to do the right thing when bad weather suddenly approaches. But lightning can kill instantly and seemingly come from out of the blue. Don’t stay out when you hear the first rumbles of thunder; that’s nature’s warning! When storms approach: Seek shelter immediately…. Continue reading.

The day Mary Jo Thomas took the open accounting position at Whitewater Valley REMC in 1996, she began working her way up the career ladder. In 2013, she became president and CEO of the cooperative that provides electricity to consumers in several counties along the Indiana/Ohio state line around Richmond.  “I did not set out… Continue reading.