Cooperative Living

  • Make Time For Safety This Harvest Season
    Cooperative Living
    September 1, 2026
    Harvest season often means putting in long hours, which can make it difficult to stay alert and on the lookout for potential hazards.
  • Supporting our Local Youth at the Union County Fair
    Cooperative Living
    September 1, 2026
    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.
  • Proud of our feature
    Cooperative Living
    August 3, 2026

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

  • Operations Manager Martin Nicol
    Cooperative Living
    August 3, 2026

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

  • Cooperative Living
    July 1, 2026
    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.
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    Cooperative Living
    July 1, 2026

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

  • Cooperative Living
    June 2, 2026
    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.
  • Cooperative Living
    June 2, 2026
    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.
  • The future is bright
    Cooperative Living
    May 1, 2026
    Congratulations CLASS OF 2026
  • The Road Ahead
    Cooperative Living
    May 1, 2026

    TRUSTEE ELECTION TIMELINE TRUSTEE ELECTION TIMELINE MAY 2026 MAY 2026 Official meeting notice inMay OCL magazineMay 15: Latest ballots can…

  • Powering our community
    Cooperative Living
    April 1, 2026
    Spring is a season of renewal — and a great time to refresh your energy habits, too.
  • CEO's Message
    Cooperative Living
    April 1, 2026
    Every day, homes, farms and businesses across Union County rely on the steady hum of electricity.