During the summer, many people are concerned about staying cool. Whether you rely on a central air-conditioning unit, a fan or a window AC unit, be aware of safety threats they may pose. Air conditioners and fans are everyday appliances, and …Read More.
Oris Hippensteel
We are saddened to have received news concerning the passing of Oris Hippensteel, wife of Robert Hippensteel, local director at Heartland REMC. He is a former IEC board director, board president and executive committee member of IEC. Visitation for Oris …Read More.
Jane A. Scott
Jane A. Scott, Northeastern REMC board chair and IEC executive committee member, died unexpectedly Thursday Feb. 7, 2019. Visitation is Monday, Feb. 11, 3-6 p.m., with a celebration of life at 6 p.m., at McComb and Sons Funeral Home, 1320 …Read More.
Tornado tips: What to do no matter where you are
Tornado season is upon us. Do you know what to do if you’re in the path of a tornado? If you’re inside during a tornado, take shelter in a windowless, interior room; a storm cellar; or the lowest level of the building. …Read More.
Twenty-one graduate electric lineworker apprenticeship program
Twenty-one lineworkers graduated Saturday from Indiana Electric Cooperatives’ apprenticeship program, Rural Electric Apprentice 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 …Read More.
Adam Brenner
We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Adam Brenner, son of Mike Brenner, Manager of Regulatory and Financial Services at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. Below you will find the funeral arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent …Read More.
Spring cleaning? Don’t forget about electrical safety!
It’s that time of year when homeowners are itching to get out of their homes to start working on projects around the yard. Whether or not you are making spring cleaning a priority this season, it is a good time to take …Read More.
Purdue works to flip switch on rural ‘internet darkness’
For those with broadband Internet, it often seems as if we are inundated with streaming movies, social media and the occasional entertaining cat video. That pervasiveness makes the practical ways in which broadband improves daily life go largely unappreciated – …Read More.
Joe Misch
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Joe Misch, who has been a director on Jasper County REMC’s board since 1994. He served as Vice-President from 2005 until 2014. Attached you can find Joe’s obituary with information on …Read More.
Donald Braun
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Don Braun, former Southern Indiana Power and Hoosier Energy director. Don’s obituary can be found at http://www.zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com/obituaries/donald-h-braun/, where condolences can be left and information on the funeral services can be found as well. …Read More.
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