Meet Barb: councilwoman, genealogist, & coin collector
Q&A with Barb Rife, our GIS Engineering Technician with a fascinating background Tell us about your home and family: I was born and lived in Paulding all my life (other than college years). I’ve been married to my husband, Fritz Koch, for 21 years. We raised two...
Be a Co-op Voter & Vote Nov. 3
Do you know what it means to be a Co-op Voter? A Co-op Voter: Wants to preserve the way of life in rural America, but not let our future generations be left behind technologically. Believes in policies that will modernize our nation's energy supply in a way that keeps...
Members of PPEC donate $12,615 to 9 local groups
Operation Round Up helps fund virtual trail maps, fire detectors, N95 masks, broadcast equipment, a new soccer field, and a water bottle refill station Despite hard times, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative members’ hearts are open and willing to empower their local...
Housing Study Data Proves Paulding County Needs New Housing & Rentals for Various Income Levels
The Paulding County Vision Board commissioned the study thanks to a donation made by Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op and Buckeye Power. The villages of Antwerp and Paulding also contributed to having a more in-depth study of their downtown areas. The objective was to...
PPEC rebuilds Cecil Substation for improved reliability, impacting Paulding area
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently started a $2.1 million project to rebuild and upgrade the co-op’s Cecil Substation, which will improve electric reliability, reduce outages, and increase future electric load capacity for businesses in the Paulding, Ohio,...
Auglaize Canoe & Kayak: Family Fun on the River in Oakwood
The Weller family unites youth mentoring, history, and family fun on the river - all for an affordable price! Married for 53 years, Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op members Doug and Bonnie Weller share a motto: “Paddle together or swim alone.” This mindset can be found...
Saying Goodbye after 34 Years: Lineman Dennis Clark retires
Line Supervisor and Lineman Dennis Clark retired today after 34 years of service to Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative. Please enjoy this Q&A with Dennis as we reflected on his career and the memories he's made along the way with our co-op family. Tell us about...
PPEC inspires Ohio & Indiana communities with COVID-19 billboards reflecting co-op values
Our lives have undoubtedly been changed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Disappointment, hopelessness, and uncertainty are common emotions as we wonder what will happen next. But Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative has something to say to the communities it provides...
PPEC Board elects new officers
The Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees have elected new officers. Dr. John Saxton (District 6) is the board chairman, Tim Derck (District 3) is the vice-chairman, and Dr. Ronald Black (District 9) is the secretary treasurer. The first board meeting...
Members of PPEC provide COVID-19 relief with $12,639 in donations to local groups
The Coronavirus pandemic has distanced people physically – but Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative members’ hearts are more united than ever. A total of $12,639 in first-quarter donations was...