Before leaving for vacation, most people focus on packing and travel plans, but preparing your home for electrical safety is just as important. Taking a few simple steps can help reduce the risk of fire, damage, or electrical issues while you are away. At home before you leave Avoid leaving lights on continuously while you… 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.
BY NATALIE DERRICKSON Smoke, sunshine, and sweet tunes fill the air during one of the most awaited events of the summer: the Madison BBQ party. A southern Indiana staple for over 20 years, the Madison BBQ Party celebrates everything great about summer during the third weekend of August. In its new era as the Madison… Continue reading.
BY MIKE LUNSFORD It’s in late April or early May when I first notice the orioles, although it must be said that once they are here, they are impossible to miss. Flashy and noisy and always startling, they never cease to catch me by surprise. I’ll be sitting at my cabin window, my mind a… Continue reading.
By Stacey McArthur Exploring the culinary options at The Garage Food Hall is akin to traveling around the world. The 38,000-square-foot community marketplace features more than 20 independently owned local and regional vendors housed in two repurposed Coca-Cola bottling plant garage buildings in the Bottleworks District in downtown Indianapolis. Food options abound, like Pig Pen… Continue reading.
BY NICOLE THOMAS Bordered by the Ohio River and Blue River, Crawford County offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Visitors can camp at Patoka Lake State Park, one of Indiana’s largest campgrounds with more than 500 campsites. They can also hike to waterfalls at Hemlock Cliffs in Hoosier National Forest or explore deep valleys and… Continue reading.
Earlier this year, Indiana’s electric cooperatives named the winners of the 29th annual Cooperative Student Art Contest. Luciana Harmon, a homeschool student from Jeffersonville, was honored as Artist of the Year. A first-place artist was also selected in each grade, Kindergarten through 12th grade, and received $100. Thirteen additional artists received honorable mention awards and… Continue reading.
There’s something timeless about trees. They remind us of where we’ve been, and they stretch toward what’s ahead. Here in our community, we take pride in the natural beauty that surrounds us — the shade on a summer afternoon and the colors that mark the changing seasons. At the same time, we share another responsibility… Continue reading.
The Smarthub app is free and available to Dubois REC members. This app is a simple and convenient way to do the following: • View your bill and make secure payments • Access your Dubois REC account • Check your electric use • Compare monthly electric bills • Communicate directly with Dubois REC to ask… Continue reading.
The Annual Meeting of Dubois REC was held at the Huntingburg Event Center on April 7. Since no petitions for nomination were submitted for the districts up for election, the incumbent directors were officially seated for another three-year term at the 2026 Annual Meeting. • District 3 — Mark Montgomery • District 4 — David… Continue reading.
Each year, students in Indiana are invited to show off their artistic talent by submitting their artwork for the Cooperative Student Art Contest. Two local students were recently named winners in the annual contest. Olivia DeSchamp of Jasper won the eighth grade division with a detailed floral bloom. Eleanor Daunhauer, a second grade student from… Continue reading.
This month we recognize two long-time employees; Frank “Flip Rickelman recently retired after 48 years of service! We wish him the best in his retirement. Matt Brames celebrates 25 years of service this month. We appreciate his dedication to the co-op and our members.
Dubois Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the… Continue reading.
At Dubois REC, we know that reliable power takes dedication, hard work, and a commitment to safety. That’s why we want to make an effort to recognize the incredible efforts of our Townsend Tree crews. Beyond their daily responsibilities, the Townsend crews play a vital role in long-term system reliability. By proactively trimming trees and… Continue reading.
