As more people hear about the progress to bring high speed fiber optic internet to rural Orange County, the most common question we hear is “If I see crews working in my area, how long before I get service?”  This is a multi-phase project, and we are now into Phase II. Below you will see… Continue reading.

Charlie Rollins was recently named fiber operations manager for Orange County Fiber. “I have been impressed with Charlie Rollins since he came to Orange County Fiber through the acquisition, certainly with his technical competence, but just as important, his empathy toward our members and those that we depend on to bring this new essential service… Continue reading.

The annual Marshall County Ag Day was held Sept. 19 at Centennial Park in Plymouth. Area third graders learned about the value of agriculture in our community. Presenter topics included bees/pollination, electric safety, sheep, goats, dairy, beef, ducks, farm safety and draft horses. Journeyman Lineman Doug MacLain represented Marshall County REMC by educating the students… Continue reading.

Years of service: 15 Title: Billing Clerk Ruth Spencer and her husband, Cecil, haven been married for 15 years.  They have two sons, Andy and Tim, and two daughters, Sarah and Caitlin. Spencer enjoys spending time with her kids, biking, running, spending time in the kitchen baking and canning and raising their chickens.  Thank you… Continue reading.

The Marshall County REMC annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church. Entertainment for the meeting will be provided by The Bulldogs! The Bulldogs take you back the days of the “drive in” and the “sock hop.” They have been bringing the “oldies” back for the last 30 years…. Continue reading.

It’s November — the time of year for reflection and giving thanks. Pressing that “pause” button to count — and give thanks for — our blessings is not only a Thanksgiving tradition for your family, but also ours at Kankakee Valley REMC.      I like to use this space to update you on new… Continue reading.

Clean or replace your furnace filter.  A clogged filter will restrict airflow and force your equipment to work harder.  This could then result in the equipment shutting down or overheating. Has your furnace been inspected?   Before the cool weather hits, have your furnace inspected and maintenanced  by a qualified technician.  Proper maintenance will prolong… Continue reading.

On Oct. 11, Kankakee Valley REMC teamed up with electric cooperatives around Indiana to improve the quality of life in our communities.  Through Indiana Electric Cooperative Community Day, cooperatives were encouraged to participate in a day of community service in their local community.  The individual cooperative projects celebrated one of our core principles — concern… Continue reading.

Kankakee Valley REMC is dedicated to providing reliable electricity to our member-consumers.  Sometimes to meet the growing electrical needs in an area, we must build new infrastructure.  If you have traveled along Highway 39 in North Judson over the past few months, you may have noticed a new substation.  This substation, Lena Park, sits on… Continue reading.