Electrical safety doesn’t stop at the front door. Outdoor activities — especially during warmer months — can bring people closer to potential electrical hazards. National Electrical Safety Month is an ideal time to review outdoor safety practices that protect both people and property. One of the most serious outdoor risks involves coming into contact with… Continue reading.
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In this month’s issue, you will notice a few changes to the magazine. First, we have refreshed the magazine’s design. We have an almost entirely new magazine team, including myself, since the last redesign six years ago. Our team is always working to produce the best magazine possible for our readers, and we felt it… Continue reading.
Home is where most people feel safest, yet many electrical accidents happen right where we live. National Electrical Safety Month highlights the importance of creating a safer home environment by recognizing and reducing common electrical hazards. One key area of concern is electrical outlets. Older homes may not have enough outlets to handle today’s technology,… Continue reading.
Every May, National Electrical Safety Month serves as an important reminderthat electricity, while essential to modern life, must be treated with care and respect. From powering our homes to supporting businesses and schools, electricity works quietly in the background — until something goes wrong. This annual observance encourages everyone to pause and review everyday habits… Continue reading.
By Jake Taylor Electric cooperative energy advisors provide unique services to co-op members. While their roles may vary depending on which co-op they work at, they all share the same goal: supporting members by resolving their electricity issues and improving their experience with their cooperative. Energy advisors do this in several ways. Energy advisors help… Continue reading.
By Pat Sullivan A sustainable yard can be cost-effective and better for the environment. One of the most important sustainability strategies is using native plants for your area’s climate and soil type. Indigenous plants require less water to maintain and contribute to the ecosystem. To ensure pollinators always have food, plant flowers that bloom throughout… Continue reading.
By Natalie Derrickson Despite the frost of winter, ruffly, sunny daffodils and show-stopping tulips command spring’s arrival, carpeting once-barren earth with confirmation that the new season is here. These gorgeous blooms and more welcome guests gazing in the Spring Garden at Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart, whose north promenade is known for its vibrancy —… Continue reading.
By Chris Adam Electricity helps make our lives easier, but it also poses serious risks. May is National Electrical Safety Month — a time to focus on potential home electrical hazards and how to reduce the risk of injury or death for ourselves and our families. “We believe National Electrical Safety Month is an important… Continue reading.
A few years ago, Andrew Turpen, owner of Junior’s Delicatessen in Batesville, Indiana, realized his career needed a change. While he enjoyed working in education, a discussion with his sister-in-law opened his eyes. Turpen knew he had the food-industry experience and knowledge to open his own quick-service restaurant. “If my sister-in-law had never cared enough… Continue reading.
By Brian D. Smith In February 2025, only two months before the grand reopening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, the most valuable car in the collection was no longer in the building — or even on the same continent. The 1954 Mercedes-Benz Streamliner, a legendary Grand Prix winner, sat on display in Stuttgart, Germany,… Continue reading.
By Nicole Thomas Warrick County’s first town, Newburgh, Indiana, was initially called Sprinklesburgh after its founder, John Sprinkle. By the 1850s, Newburgh had become one of the largest riverports on the Ohio-Mississippi River. Later, Newburgh served as a key stop on the Underground Railroad and was the first northern town captured by Confederates during the… Continue reading.
As CEO of LaGrange County REMC, I have the unique privilege of seeing firsthand what it truly takes to keep the lights on for our members. In April, we take time to pause and recognize the brave men who make that possible every single day — our linemen. When storms impact our communities and outages… Continue reading.
Spring is a season of renewal — and a great time to refresh your energy habits, too! As temperatures begin to warm and daily routines shift, a few small changes around your home can add up to meaningful energy savings. LaGrange County REMC is committed to helping our members use energy wisely while keeping homes… Continue reading.
