KOSCIUSKO — Thirty-two hours and counting, KREMC crews have been working tirelessly to restore power to members. The co-op’s all-night efforts paid off reducing the number of members out of power from 4,600 yesterday afternoon to 75 this morning. The remaining outages are scattered throughout KREMC territory; they are a result of the damage caused …read more.

SYRACUSE — Because state funding is either flat or declining for many school districts in Indiana, saving money becomes even more of a priority. State funding for the Wawasee Community School Corporation has seen little or no growth in recent years. With a tighter budget, administrators have looked for ways to control or cut costs. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko REMC recently received recognition in the 2018 Spotlight on Excellence national awards program, sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. KREMC received a Gold Award for their “More Power to Ya” marketing campaign. Jennifer Barger, communication specialist for KREMC developed and produced the award-winning …read more.

MENTONE — Stand alone trails or trail systems are mushrooming locally and elsewhere. They provide a safe place to walk, jog or ride bicycles and promote exercise, fitness and getting off the couch or easy chair. And trails can also improve the quality of life in the area and make it more attractive for companies …read more.

WARSAW — KREMC prepares to assist in recovery after hurricane Irma rips through the south-eastern part of our country. Today, Bruce Goslee, president and CEO of KREMC, issued the directive to deploy a KREMC crew along with 30 other Indiana electric cooperative crews to aid in restoration. An estimated 60 Indiana electric cooperative linemen are …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC President and CEO Bruce Goslee presented a check for $10,000 to CCS Executive Director Steve Possell. This donation supports the Winter Heating Assistance Program at Combined Community Services. The funds will be available to members of KREMC throughout the winter months until the funds are exhausted. When Emily Cowan, manager of …read more.

WARSAW — A crowd of nearly 1,200 Kosciusko REMC members and their families filled Warsaw Community Church on Saturday, April 29, for the electric cooperative’s 78th annual meeting. The co-op has been working hard to empower this community and the individuals in it through it’s “More Power to Ya!” campaign. The meeting on Saturday was …read more.

WARSAW — This year, Kosciusko REMC wants to recognize and support the health of our environment by offering Envirowatts grants to area non-profit organizations. This May, Envirowatts funds in the amount of approximately $3,500 will be awarded to three community organizations ACRES Land Trust, KC Recycling and The Watershed Foundation. ACRES Land Trust has been …read more.

WARSAW — A long-standing cooperative tradition, this year’s annual meeting marks the 78th for Kosciusko REMC. On Saturday, April 29, the meeting will take place at Warsaw Community Church, 2300 Ranch Road, Warsaw. Doors to the event will open at 8:30 a.m. Members can participate in a variety of activities. Scheduled activities include health screenings, KREMC …read more.

WARSAW — It’s that time of year again and KREMC couldn’t be more thrilled to offer $3,000 in EnviroWatts grants to nonprofit organizations in the community. Allow KREMC the privilege to support local organizations in an effort to improve the environment, care for the Earth and promote energy efficiency. Eligibility is easy! Simply, think green! Involve …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Thomas Edison once said “So long as the sun shines, man will be able to develop power in abundance.”

WARSAW —  Kosciusko REMC is a very proud supporter of Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. This organization works to get our veterans to Washington DC so they can see the memorials and pay tribute to those with whom they fought. Honor Flight Northeast Indiana arranged flights, meals and guided tours of the memorials in Washington DC …read more.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko REMC President and CEO Bruce Goslee, along with KREMC Member Service Supervisor Stephanie Scott, presented a check for $5,000 to CCS Executive Director Steve Possell. This donation supports the Winter Heating Assistance Program at Combined Community Services. “The cold months are hard on all of us but particularly so for those who find …read more.

WARSAW — Please be aware of a possible scam. Members report a gentleman in an unmarked white pick-up truck going door to door in the North Webster area. He is claiming to be a representative of their electric provider and asking members for their account information in exchange for 25 LED light bulbs. Please do NOT …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC finds talent within and announces promotions. Vicky Patterson has accepted the position of executive assistant and human resources manager for KREMC. Patterson is stepping out of operations where she has worked for 11 years, serving as the engineering and operations assistant. Patterson was promoted to the executive assistant and human resources …read more.

WARSAW — At 1 a.m. Thursday morning, June 23, another storm swept through KREMC service territory affecting approximately 1,500 members. High winds brought down trees, downing power lines and breaking poles. As of 6:45 a.m., crews had restored service to 1,100 members. KREMC will continue to work toward restoring service to the remaining 400 members, currently without power, …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC linemen see the light at the end of the tunnel. After working through the night last night and all day today, KREMC crews have successfully restored power to nearly all members. Currently 22 meters remain without power. “We are aware of the cause of these outages and hope to have power …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC receives a gold award in the 2016 “Spotlight on Excellence” national awards program through the work of Emily Cowan, manager of marketing and member services and Katy Berger, energy advisor. Last year, KREMC worked with 212 Media of Warsaw to produce an educational film for their members. The intention was to …read more.

WARSAW — A crowd of nearly 2000 Kosciusko REMC members and their families filled Warsaw Community Church on Saturday, April 16, for the electric cooperative’s 77th Annual Meeting. The primary item on the agenda was the election of directors. Kim Buhrt and Pam Messmore were re-elected. John Hand won the seat left open by retiring …read more.

By JENNIFER BARGER Communications Specialist, Kosciusko REMC WARSAW — The annual meeting for Kosciusko REMC will be held at Warsaw Community Church on April 16. The doors open for refreshments and the educational energy expo at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. KREMC would like to encourage their members to attend the …read more.

WARSAW — Jennifer Barger has accepted the position of Kosciusko REMC Communications Specialist

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC will sponsor four students at the annual Touchstone Energy Camp. The camp will be held June 8-11, at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston.

WARSAW — Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Youth Tour provides young Hoosiers the opportunity to visit the nation’s capital, experience American history and gain a better understanding about their electric cooperative and government. The 2016 Indiana Youth Tour is June 9-16.

WARSAW — Katy Berger has accepted the position of Kosciusko REMC energy advisor.

By JENNIFER BARGER Communications Specialist, Kosciusko REMC WARSAW — Curt Barkey has accepted the position of Kosciusko REMC manager of information technology. KREMC hired Barkey eight years ago as a GIS analyst. He was promoted to IT supervisor five years later. After only two years in his supervising position, Barkey’s skill and his knowledge of …read more.

WARSAW — High winds and ice have caused power outages for roughly 1,700 Kosciusko REMC members scattered throughout the county. At least 10 utility poles are broken. Isolated areas may experience prolonged outages. KREMC crews are currently working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Ice and wind are also causing lines to …read more.

Katy Berger Communications Specialist, KREMC WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC Lead Lineman Phil Adams began his career as a groundsman/operator for Kosciusko REMC in 1975. “My dad really impressed upon me the importance of a good and reliable job. He worked for another utility for 40 years and now I have done the same at KREMC,” …read more.

WARSAW — It will soon be time, once again, for the 2016 Home & Outdoor Show. The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties Home & Outdoor Show has a new location this year. The show will be held at the former Uniroyal/Spartech building at 3545 N. Detroit St., just south of CR 350W and North Detroit …read more.

WARSAW — ‘Tis the season for giving. With hundreds of pounds of food collected and a donation of, $5,000 Kosciusko REMC members helped to brightened up a lot of lives this holiday season.

By KATY BERGER Communications Specialist, KREMC WARSAW — The color pink doesn’t necessarily come to mind when you think of Kosciusko REMC linemen, but when they took a vote to see who would support wearing pink hard hats for the month of October, it was unanimous. KREMC employees teamed up to raise just over $800 for …read more.

WARSAW — Altrusa International of Warsaw received updates from Altrusa International and District Six at their club meeting on Nov. 5. District Six First Vice Governor Becky Ray from Lexington, Ky., shared greetings and information with members.

By KATY BERGER Communications Specialist, KREMC A cold rainy day didn’t keep the crowd of approximately 1,450 Kosciusko REMC members attending the electric cooperative’s 76th Annual Meeting. The primary item on the agenda was the election of directors. William Stump, Jr., Tony Fleming and Dan Tucker were re-elected for a three-year term. KREMC board chairman, …read more.

By REBECCA BAZZONI Executive Director, Joe’s Kids The Kosciusko REMC Operation Round-Up Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, recently awarded a grant of $5,000 to Joe’s Kids, a nonprofit pediatric rehabilitation clinic in Warsaw. Joe’s Kids provides physical, occupational and speech therapy to children with special needs or developmental delays. Community …read more.

By KATY BERGER Communications Specialist, Kosciusko REMC A long-standing cooperative tradition, this year’s annual meeting marks the 76th for Kosciusko REMC. Doors to the event open at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, and the meeting will take place at Warsaw Community Church, 2300 Ranch Road, Warsaw. Members will be able to participate in a variety of …read more.

By KATY BERGER Communications Specialist, KREMC Are you looking for some help with your college tuition? Have you applied for the Kosciusko REMC John H. Anglin Scholarship? Kosciusko REMC awards six $1,000 scholarships to specially selected high school seniors, current college students, or current graduate students each year. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, …read more.

Kosciusko REMC manager of engineering and operations Kurt Carver has completed an intensive program in electric utility management with the University of Wisconsin – Madison. The Robert I. Kabat Management Internship Program is a series of workshops offered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association in conjunction with the University of Wisconsin. The program guides …read more.

By SUE CREIGHTON Board President, Beaman Home The Beaman Home was recently awarded a grant from Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up Fund, a component fund of Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The money for this Fund comes from Kosciusko REMC members who “round up” their monthly electric bill to help support the Fund. The grant will …read more.

[weaver_youtube nWVd3Y29VwM rel=0] Throngs of families flocked to Central Park in Warsaw on Saturday, Sept. 13, for the seventh annual Family Safety Day. There were fun demonstrations for kids addressing bike safety, fire safety, stranger danger, electrical safety, water safety, first aid – just to name a few. The Kosciusko Community YMCA sponsored a 5K …read more.

Kosciusko REMC is currently reporting roughly 3,000 power outages in the northern part of the county due to the storm that blew through at about 3:30 p.m. today. The projected restoration time is between 1 and 2 hours. Please visit the KREMC website, Facebook page or Twitter newsfeed for updated information.  To report an outage or …read more.

Now into day two of efforts to recover from Monday night’s severe storms, Kosciusko REMC and NIPSCO report crews are continuing to work around the clock to restore power to well over 120,000 customers who were left in the dark. Kosciusko REMC and additional crews worked through the night to restore power. As of 8 a.m., …read more.

Warsaw, Ind. – In June, five local sixth graders attended Touchstone Energy(r) Camp at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Ind. Kosciusko REMC a Touchstone Energy(r) Cooperative, has sponsored this exciting summer experience for twelve years. Campers enjoyed three fun-filled days of traditional sleep-away summer camp activities like zip lining, horseback riding, rock climbing, archery, swimming and …read more.

Emily Cowan, manager of marketing and customer service and Katy Berger, communications specialist for Kosciusko REMC, recently received recognition in the 2014 “Spotlight on Excellence” national awards program. The program is sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Emily and Katy worked together to design the KREMC …read more.

Kosciusko REMC President and CEO Bruce Goslee, recently announced the winners of the John H. Anglin Memorial Scholarships. Students from across the county applied for the six $1,000 scholarships. “Kosciusko REMC has long been committed to helping outstanding students in our community succeed. Starting the scholarship program in 2004 was just one more way we …read more.

A record breaking crowd of approximately 1,700 Kosciusko REMC members and their families filled Warsaw Community Church on Saturday, April 26, for the electric cooperative’s 75th Annual Meeting. The primary item on the agenda was the election of directors. Terry Bouse and Rick Parker were re-elected while Steve Miner won the seat left open by …read more.

A Kosciusko REMC member received a phone call which appeared to be from KREMC, but KREMC officials today are warning customers that it is a scam. The caller noted someone posing as a co-op or utility employee sought an immediate payment for service in order to avoid disconnection. By falsifying caller-ID — a technique known …read more.

In what has become a global tradition, April 22 will mark the celebration of Earth Day around the world. To help mark this occasion, Kosciusko REMC will celebrate Earth Day by offering EnviroWatts grants to area non-profit organizations. These grants will be given to help conduct special projects related to helping the environment or promoting …read more.

Kosciusko REMC members and their dependents have until 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, to submit entries for the 2014-2015 Kosciusko REMC John H. Anglin Scholarships. The scholarship was named in honor of John H. Anglin, who served as the chairman of the Kosciusko REMC board of directors for 29 years. Six $1,000 scholarships will be …read more.

Heavy snow and extremely high winds rolling through Kosciusko County have caused power outages for roughly 1,700 Kosciusko REMC members. Impacted members include those served by the Maple Leaf substation in the northern part of the county. Crews are currently working to restore the substation and are also responding to two broken poles on north …read more.

For over a decade, Touchstone Energy® Camp has helped to keep more than 900 sixth grade students safe around electricity, while also enjoying outdoor camp activities. In 2014 Kosciusko REMC will continue this tradition and sponsor four local students to attend Touchstone Energy Camp to be conducted June 4-7 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Ind. …read more.

Kosciusko REMC is seeking current high school juniors, who are the dependents of KREMC members, to apply for the 2014 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Two winning students from KREMC’s service area will have a chance to join other Indiana youth on this all-expenses paid trip of a lifetime. Indiana’s electric cooperatives have …read more.

Kosciusko REMC is part of the Indiana electric cooperative network that has historically fought for affordable electric rates for Hoosiers. As such, electric rates in Indiana, on average, are among the lowest in the nation, but new Environmental Protection Agency regulations are threatening those rates which Hoosiers rely upon to power their homes and businesses. …read more.

The National Weather Service has officially announced that it was a tornado that hit Silver Lake Sunday afternoon. The EF-2 tornado was estimated to have wind speeds of 125 mph and spanned 150 yards as it traveled on the ground for 4 miles. The tornado hit at about 3:43 p.m. along SR 15 just south …read more.

An article published in Electric Cooperative Today reported a utility scam involving a phone call to a consumer where a perpetrator is posing as a co-op or utility employee seeking an immediate payment for service in order to avoid disconnection. By falsifying caller-ID — a technique known as “spoofing” — the scammer’s call appears to …read more.

[weaver_youtube F4a8mKju27E rel=0] People of all ages flocked to Center Lake Park today for the sixth annual Play It Safe Family Safety Day hosted by Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and KREMC. The event, which saw over 3,000 people last year, featured hands-on learning activities, presentations, games and make-and-tells free of charge to participants. The event truly was …read more.

It’s a kids dream come true! With bucket truck and zip line rides, face painting, police dog demonstrations, and a host of other fun and free activities, Play It Safe Family Safety Day, presented by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, and sponsored by Kosciusko REMC, has become a well-loved local favorite for kids and grown-ups of …read more.

Kosciusko REMC members have donated close to $700,000 to local charitable organizations since the KREMC Operation Round Up® program began in 2003. Six dollars, about what you would pay for a meal at a fast food restaurant, is the average annual amount members who support the program give every year. The six dollars is collected …read more.

Kosciusko REMC was recently presented with the “No Lost Time” safety award from Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange, the cooperative’s insurance provider. The annual award recognizes companies that have exceeded industry safety standards and achieved 5,000 working hours per employee with no lost time accidents. KREMC employees have totaled 279,487 working hours with no work …read more.

From June 5-8, five local sixth graders were sponsored by Kosciusko REMC to participate in the Touchstone Energy Camp near Brookston, Ind. Touchstone Energy Camp provides a traditional sleep-away summer camp experience with a wide range of activities including horseback riding, archery, swimming, zip lining and campfires. Students learn about important topics such as alternative …read more.

Kosciusko REMC Operations Manager Kurt Carver recently promoted Jeff Moore from lead lineman to operations supervisor. Moore has served the members of Kosciusko REMC in the operations department for over 24 years. Moore started his career in the meter department in 1989, then attended apprentice lineman climbing school and joined the line department. In 2005, …read more.

Go fly a kite, but NOT near an electric line. That’s just one of the important safety messages being presented to over 1,000 area 4th graders as part of Kosciusko REMC’s annual electric safety training in Kosciusko schools, going on now through May 10. Each spring, KREMC brings educator Jerry Palma, also known as “A.C. …read more.

Kosciusko REMC CEO and President Bruce Goslee recently promoted Kurt Carver to Manager of Operations and Engineering.  Carver brings with him 33 years of experience, having worked at KREMC since 1980, in the Operations Department. In 2003, Carver became the Operations supervisor, where he has overseen the day-to-day operations for 20 operations personnel. “I believe …read more.

Kosciusko REMC joins the U.S. Senate in recognizing April 18 as National Lineman Appreciation Day. The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday, April 17, honoring lineworkers for their efforts at keeping power flowing. KREMC has 20 operations employees who work in the field restoring power during outages and maintaining distribution lines and equipment. Across the nation, …read more.

Kosciusko REMC is pleased to announce the selection of two delegates to participate in the 2013 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. The selections were made based on the students’ academic records, activities and volunteerism. Margaret Holderman is the daughter of KREMC members Bryan and Shelly Holderman of Warsaw. She attends Warsaw Community High …read more.

Brian Heiman has joined the Engineering & Operations Department at Kosciusko REMC, serving as a service technician. In his new position, he will assist KREMC line crews during outages, work in the field to build relationships with KREMC members, deploy AMI single phase and three phase meters, and read large power account meters. Brian, born …read more.

Kosciusko REMC recently donated four used computers to the Jack & Jill Preschool in Mentone. Students at the preschool use computers daily to aid in learning the alphabet, numbers, hand-eye coordination and basic computer skills they will use throughout their education. “Our old computers would take upwards of 20 minutes just to turn on and …read more.

Kosciusko REMC linemen Kelly Neace and Jeff Moore are part of an international initiative bringing electricity to remote villages in Guatemala for people who are still washing clothes by hand, gathering firewood daily so they can cook, and carrying buckets of water for drinking. The project, called Hoosiers Power the World, is being coordinated by the …read more.

Just when KREMC and visiting linemen had nearly restored all of the electric service wiped out by Friday’s storm, a second system Sunday packing high winds caused further scattered outages throughout Kosciusko County. At the present time KREMC is not able to determine the number of members affected from today’s weather, but continue to work …read more.

Approximately 500 NIPSCO customers in Warsaw and Winona Lake and 125 in North Webster, and about 500 Kosciusko REMC customers are still without power as of 2 p.m. Sunday. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallamer says NIPSCO has been working around the clock to restore electricity and now expect everyone to be back online by this afternoon. …read more.

Kosciusko REMC has announced that ACRES Land Trust, Inc. and Housing Opportunities of Warsaw (H.O.W.) have been awarded 2012 Envirowatts Grants to support area environmental-related projects. ACRES will use its 2012 Envirowatts Grant of $1,000 for a youth environmental education program at Wildwood Nature Preserve in Kosciusko County. The grant will allow the organization to …read more.