January 2026 Newsletter
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February Between the Lines!

In this issue: 

  • LMRE hosts HVAC students
  • Scam alert
  • Cooking up Community - Recipe submissions
  • District 1 representative retires from board
  • LMRE Board Petitions now open
  • Check out the latest EdTalks!
  • Member Advisory Committee applications open
  • January's Ohio Cooperative LivingOhio Cooperative Living
 
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LMRE hosts HVAC students

LMRE was excited to host HVAC students from the Medina County Career Center on Feb. 4 for a building tour. The students got an overview of our LMRE systems, cooperative equipment like load control devices they might come across while working within the LMRE service territory, and how the co-op encourages energy efficiency and lowering electricity demand through rebates and expert knowledge. 

It was a pleasure having the students join us for an evening, and we wish them all the best throughout their education!

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For more information and how to submit a recipe, click the button below!

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District 1 representative retires from board

After nearly 48 years on the LMRE board of directors, District 1 representative Gary Rowland will retire from the board at the end of his term in July 2026. We would like to thank Gary for his years of service to the co-op community, and wish him the very best in his future endeavors. 

 

LMRE Board Petitions now open

Nomination petitions for the LMRE Board of Directors are now open for district 1,4, and 7 at the LMRE office located at 1 Cooperative Way. Members who reside in one of these districts and are interested in running for the board have until Friday, March 9, to complete a petition packet and return it to the cooperative. 

For more information about running for the LMRE board and a list of townships within districts 1, 4, and 7, visit https://www.lmre.org/director-nominating-election-schedule or call the office at 440-647-2133.

 

Check out the latest
Ed Talks!

In this episode, LMRE's President/CEO Ed VanHoose spends time with two of LMRE's linemen, discussing tools, work, and reliability operations to keep the co-op's distribution system running at full speed.

Use the link below to view this video, and access all previous videos, on our YouTube page. 

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View application

Apply now for consideration to join the Member Advisory Committee! Learn about electric issues, receive education about cooperative policies and procedures, and more!

The committee meets twice per year for three to four hours per session. Applications will be reviewed and committee members will be considered by the LMRE board of directors. Those appointed will serve three-year terms, which will run concurrently with the terms served by their district's board director.

For more information, contact LMRE by email at lmre@fesco-oh.org or call 440-647-2133. Applications are available on the LMRE website at https://bit.ly/MAC-application. 

 

Catch up on the latest Co-op News with Ohio Cooperative Living

The February issue of Ohio Cooperative Living is now available online! LMRE-Specific information begins on page 17, and highlights include:

  • You can be a board director: Petitions to become a candidate for the Lorain-Medina Rural Electric board available soon
  • Key Co-op Topics with Ed: Making the hard choices
  • Who controls the cost of your power? 
  • Winter effects on  your EV and how to prepare
  • Youth Tour 2026 - Deadline approaching
  • Scholarship Opportunities - Deadline approaching
  • Cooking up community: LMRE's Member Recipe Cookbook Volume 2 coming in 2026 - Deadline approaching
  • December board meeting highlights
 
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