Mother’s Day is May 12. This will be my second Mother’s Day as a mother myself. Those of you who have children know that it’s a wild ride. My daughter, Gwen, is 19 months old, and she teaches me something new every day. I have been fortunate to have many exceptional women in my life…. Continue reading.
McClure’s Orchard/Winery is a family-owned business on U.S. 31 just north of Peru. Jerry and Paige McClure purchased the apple orchard in October 1998 and are celebrating their 20th year in business. Most of the trees have been replaced since the orchard was founded by Arthur Tate over 100 years ago. When the McClures purchased… Continue reading.
Do we owe you money? Miami-Cass REMC is issuing capital credits and we may owe you money. If you have any questions about the names on this list or capital credits, please contact us at 800-844-6668. WHAT ARE CAPITAL CREDITS? Miami-Cass REMC does not earn profits in the sense that other businesses do. Since we… Continue reading.
Harvest time in Indiana can be an exciting and exhausting time, the culmination of a season of hard work. However, the rush to harvest can also yield tragic outcomes. Each year, dozens of farm workers are killed and hundreds are injured in electrical accidents on the farm. Review with all workers the farm activities that… Continue reading.
October is National Co-op Month, and this year, the theme is “Co-ops See the Future.” Orange County REMC and co-ops across the country are celebrating the benefits and values of being a cooperative member. One big way we are currently focused on the future is in the creation of Orange County Fiber, a subsidiary and… Continue reading.
Dramatic changes are transforming all aspects of the energy industry. Interest in renewable energy is at an all-time high, and ultimately consumers want greater control over their energy use and payment methods. The prevalence of smartphone apps and “smart” technology for the home is increasing, and consumers and businesses are showing greater interest in electric… Continue reading.
Cooler temps are just around the corner! Is your home’s heating system ready? Replace furnace filters once a month or as recommended. If you heat your home with warm-air registers, baseboard heaters, or radiators, remember to clean them regularly to increase efficiency. You also want to make sure your windows, doors, and all the other… Continue reading.
Replacing old metal hallide lights with energy-efficient LED lights isn’t cheap — especially not in an 87,000-square-foot industrial facility. But thanks to Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Custom Lighting Program, companies receiving electricity from the co-op are eligible for rebates when making significant energy-efficient lighting upgrades. New Haven, Indiana-based copper recycler SDI… Continue reading.
Dramatic changes are transforming the energy industry. Interest in renewables is at an all-time high. Consumers want greater control over their energy use and payments. There’s no denying it — electric utilities will have to make changes to accommodate these trends. Luckily, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) is uniquely positioned to meet these changing energy… Continue reading.
Acres of Hope is a place of rescue, respite and rehabilitation. This farm has become a place where special needs animals get some extra TLC. People love to visit with the animals to help care for them, or just sit and have some time to love on them. Many visitors seem to appreciate the atmosphere… Continue reading.
