Since I’ve been talking about the increase in electric rates the last couple of months, I thought I’d give you answers to two of our most frequently asked questions. HOW ARE MY ELECTRIC RATES DETERMINED? LaGrange County REMC is a cooperative. The unique thing about our business structure is that those receiving the service (that’s… 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.
Do you contribute to Operation Round Up with your bill each month? If you’re part of the nearly 80% of members who do, thank you for starting 2026 off right with your donation, which will support many organizations throughout the year! For those who need a refresher, LaGrange County REMC’s Operation Round Up program allows… Continue reading.
LaGrange County REMC lineman Atticus Klopfenstein was one of 30 lineworkers who graduated recently from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program (REAP). REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric cooperative…. Continue reading.
Each year, LaGrange County REMC awards three $1,000 scholarships to help area students further their education at an accredited college or trade school of their choice. The only requirements for applying are that the student must be an actively enrolled senior, their parents’ or legal guardians’ primary residence must be within LaGrange County REMC’s territory… Continue reading.
When a major storm causes widespread damage, electricity cannot be restored with the flip of a switch. Here’s how it’s done methodically, efficiently and safely. Every electric cooperative follows a basic principle when it comes to restoring power: priority is given to the lines that get the most back in service the quickest. Here’s a… Continue reading.
Every year, the cooperative conducts an Annual Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to elect directors, share previous years’ financial results, and provide an overall cooperative update. The 2026 Southern Indiana Power Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Tell City Jr.-Sr. High School. Like… Continue reading.
What began as a small table of personalized gifts and custom T-shirts has grown into something far bigger — a business rooted in heart, hustle, and a deep commitment to community. Before The Local Gal & Co had a name, a storefront, or a following, its founder, Jessica Clark, was simply a mom with a… Continue reading.
If you’ve ever called Southern Indiana Power with an account or rebate question, chances are you’ve heard Heather Toothman’s friendly voice — or been greeted by her warm smile in our office. Heather has been part of our cooperative for more than 22 years, helping members with everything from energy efficiency rebates and account requests… Continue reading.
In an effort to keep you informed of your cooperative’s operations and activities, the following are highlights of the Jan. 22 board meeting. 1. All directors were present along with CEO Steve Seibert and Administrative Assistant Lisa Hinton. Also present were Manager of Member Services Andy Sommer and John Wolfram of Catalyst Consulting, LLC. 2…. Continue reading.
Data centers may feel like a big-city phenomenon, but more and more of them are showing up in rural communities like ours — and there’s good reason for that. Rural areas offer what data centers need most: affordable land, room to grow, and access to transmission lines that can move large amounts of power. What… Continue reading.
