December 5, 2024

As December kicks off, it’s hard to believe we’ll soon be gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season. This festive time of year brings joy and warmth, but as the weather gets cooler and we spend more time indoors, the holidays can also bring increased energy use and a higher risk of electrical and fire hazards. As your local electric cooperative, Pioneer cares about your wellbeing. Here are a few practical tips to help you stay safe and efficient during the holiday season. Safety first. Before decking the halls, always check electrical cords and light strands to...

November 20, 2024



October 30, 2024

When Pioneer Electric members Katy Jacomet and her husband, Mike, sold their mobile sanitation business in 2022, they expected to sell their Loy Road property in Piqua and the building that went with it. But when the sale fell through, they were left with an empty space. That is when Jacomet and her friend Angie Dilts, who both loved playing pickleball, came up with a new idea — transforming the building into an indoor pickleball facility. After measuring the space, they realized it could fit two full-size courts, and soon, The Pickleball Plex became a reality. In December 2022, the...