Cooperative Living

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us are looking forward to gathering around the table with family and friends, enjoying traditions and spending time with the people who matter most. At cooperatives, our work is more than a job — it’s a responsibility that touches lives in very real ways. We’re always ready to respond when outages occur, no matter the hour or the circumstances.

URE is democratically governed by the members it serves. The strength of the cooperative lies in having a qualified and committed board of trustees. Trustees serve as elected representatives and are accountable to our members. Three board seats are up for election in 2027: District 1 (Washington, Jackson and York townships), District 4 (Liberty and Taylor townships), and District 5 (Leesburg and Dover townships). If you live in either District 1, 4, or 5 and are in good standing with the cooperative — you are eligible to run for the board of trustees.

As the leaves begin to change and we settle into the routines of fall, it’s a good time to take stock of a few things around the house — preparing for cooler weather, checking our heating systems and getting ready for the months ahead. It’s also a good time to refresh our cybersecurity habits.

For years, most of us were taught the same password rules: Use a capital letter, add a number, throw in a symbol, and change your password regularly.

Harvest season often means putting in long hours, which can make it difficult to stay alert and on the lookout for potential hazards.

In July, URE proudly supported local 4-H and FFA youth at the Union County Fair, held July 26 to August 1. From livestock shows to project displays, the week was a showcase of hard work, dedication, and community spirit.

URE proudly supports and encourages 4-H and FFA members who are showcasing livestock and special interest projects at our local…

After 36 years of dedicated service to URE, Operations Manager Martin Nicol is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of leadership,…

As we settle into the heat of July, our homes naturally use more electricity. Air conditioners run longer, refrigerators work harder and daily routines — from cooking dinner to doing laundry — often overlap during the warmest parts of the day. That’s also when the demand for electricity across our community is at its highest.

Why Unauthorized Items On Utility Poles Create Serious Safety Concerns Utility poles are a familiar part of our everyday lives,…

URE is celebrating the retirement of Dave Speicher, CFO/VP of finance and accounting, after 31 years of dedicated service. His leadership and contributions have helped shape URE into the cooperative it is today.

Congratulations to Anne Twaddle on earning an additional $1,900 scholarship for her honorable mention at the Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives Children of Members Scholarship competition, held April 7.