With the hustle and bustle of the holidays just ending, we’ll do just about anything to make things easier on ourselves. The convenience of electric space heaters are great, but don’t forget about all of the safety precautions you may …Read More.
Posts By: IEC Editorial Staff
Preparing for winter storms
Indiana weather can be unpredictable, especially during the winter months. That’s why you should prepare for dangerous situations before a storm hits. It is especially important to develop a plan for prolonged power outages during these harsh months. Heavy snows, freezing …Read More.
Passing of Milton Rodgers
We are saddened to hear the news concerning the passing of Milton Rodgers, local director at Carroll White REMC since 2011, and director on the Wabash Valley Power Alliance Board since 2015. Below you will find a link to the …Read More.
Debunking myths about electricity
When it comes to electricity, what you don’t know can kill you. Unfortunately, sometimes we think we’ve got the facts when what we really know are popular myths perpetuated by social media, movie exaggerations and unreliable sources. “That old saying …Read More.
Passing of Glenn Hall
We are saddened to hear the news concerning the passing of Glenn Hall, former local director at Orange County REMC as he served on the board from December 1961 until April 2003. Glenn was President of the Board of Director …Read More.
Indiana Electric Cooperatives promotes Barth
Amanda Barth named vice president of communication Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) named Amanda Barth as the association’s vice president of communication. Barth, who was previously IEC’s communication manager, will lead the association’s cooperative and consumer communication, Indiana Connection magazine, public …Read More.
Passing of Kim Cronk
We are saddened to hear the news concerning the passing of Kim Cronk, local director at NineStar Connect. Please visit the following link for the funeral arrangements. https://www.sprolesfamilycares.com/obituaries/Kim-Cronk/#!/Obituary
Deck the halls with boughs of safety
When Ralphie Parker’s dad attempts to plug his glorious but tragically fra-gee-lee “Italian” leg lamp into an overloaded wall outlet in the holiday movie classic “A Christmas Story,” there first came a “snap of a few sparks” and the “whiff …Read More.
Creating an electrical safety plan before you plant a tree
Early autumn is often considered the best time to plant a tree. But no time is a good time if you don’t have a plan and take precautions. Not only do dangers lurk for the person at planting time, but …Read More.
Electrical Fire Safety: Prepare and Prevent
Home fires started by malfunctioning electric appliances and faulty wiring kill nearly 500 Americans each year and cause $1.3 billion in property damage. But many electrical fires can be prevented simply by following basic safe practices and being aware. “The …Read More.