Ohio Cooperative Living

Ohio Cooperative Living We are the voice of 300,000 electric cooperative members in Ohio and West Virginia.

The “Pumpkin Lady” is a beloved figure in the Neptune, Ohio, community. 🎃 There, Karen Elshoff is known for her roadside...
10/19/2025

The “Pumpkin Lady” is a beloved figure in the Neptune, Ohio, community. 🎃 There, Karen Elshoff is known for her roadside farm stand that is busting at the seams with hand-painted pumpkins this time of year. For Karen, pumpkin painting began as a childhood hobby but has now turned into a family business with her husband, daughters, and sons-in-law. 🎨🖌️

Check out Karen’s work 👉 https://bit.ly/3KwUmp9.

There’s loads to do in Ohio this month! 🍂🎃 No matter which part of the state you live in, there’s something for everyone...
10/18/2025

There’s loads to do in Ohio this month! 🍂🎃 No matter which part of the state you live in, there’s something for everyone in our monthly events calendar, from Halloween spooktaculars and corn mazes to craft shows and fall symphonies, and everything in between. 🍁☕ Check out our October-November events calendar to plan your next day trip https://bit.ly/4h0Fk73.

10/17/2025

In a society that relies on technology for nearly everything, the electric power grid is the modern backbone of our everyday lives. In this month’s issue of Upfront & REAL with Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives CEO Craig Grooms, learn what electric co-ops are doing to ensure grid reliability and resilience. Watch the full episode here 👉 youtu.be/OTxYldcWDtY.

On November 14, 1935, nearly 500 people watched as a wooden pole was set into the ground in Piqua, Ohio. To most of the ...
10/15/2025

On November 14, 1935, nearly 500 people watched as a wooden pole was set into the ground in Piqua, Ohio. To most of the city-living population in Piqua (and everywhere else in the country), it was just another utility pole. But in reality, this was the very first electric cooperative-owned pole, and its setting marked a revolutionary moment for farmers and rural dwellers across the nation who remained in the dark.

This National Co-op Month, read about the beginnings of the electric cooperative movement and its roots right here in Ohio 👉 https://bit.ly/42ORvhu.

Ahh, the colors of fall 🥰🍂🍁 Our readers submitted these gorgeous photos of fall foliage, and we just HAD to share them w...
10/14/2025

Ahh, the colors of fall 🥰🍂🍁 Our readers submitted these gorgeous photos of fall foliage, and we just HAD to share them with you!
🍁 Allison Shaw, South Central Power Co. member
🍁 Jill Persinger, North Central Electric Cooperative member
🍁 Sheri Divelbiss, Consolidated Cooperative member
🍁 Gina Lewis, Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative member

Submit your photos to be included in a future issue of Ohio Cooperative Living ➡️ https://bit.ly/46RJf1p.

10/13/2025

Who doesn’t love a warm loaf of homemade bread to enjoy when it’s getting colder outside? 🍞 Try our Oat Flour Banana Apple Bread! It’s easy to make and bursting with yummy fall flavors, like cinnamon, apple, and maple. Get the step-by-step recipe here 👉 https://bit.ly/4nCqcPP.

Cybersecurity has become second nature to most of us. Locking our phones and remaining alert for scams reflect a broader...
10/11/2025

Cybersecurity has become second nature to most of us. Locking our phones and remaining alert for scams reflect a broader principle: protecting what matters. Here’s what electric co-ops are doing to keep their members and communities safe from threats, both physical and cyber: https://bit.ly/4pUkc6A.

Before the 19th century, there were more than 60 million wild bison roaming North America. 🦬 But were there any in what ...
10/10/2025

Before the 19th century, there were more than 60 million wild bison roaming North America. 🦬 But were there any in what would become Ohio? According to the journals of frontiersmen and pioneers, it’s certain that they did. Keep reading 👉 https://bit.ly/3IXaYWw.

There’s nothing more annoying than getting stuck at a railroad crossing when you’re in a hurry, but it’s less annoying w...
10/09/2025

There’s nothing more annoying than getting stuck at a railroad crossing when you’re in a hurry, but it’s less annoying when you get to enjoy the artwork splashed on the sides of some train cars. 🚂🚃🚃 From political cartoons and celebrity satire to inspirational quotes, fantasy, and whimsy in all its forms, here are some of our favorites seen across the Buckeye state 👉 https://bit.ly/3WpiFrC.

John Herzig’s ever-so-slightly notorious collection of mementos, keepsakes, and other memorials from famous peoples’ liv...
10/07/2025

John Herzig’s ever-so-slightly notorious collection of mementos, keepsakes, and other memorials from famous peoples’ lives – more specifically, from their deaths – can be found in the Toland-Herzig Famous Endings Museum in Dover, Ohio. First opened in 1996, the museum showcases more than 2,500 mementos commemorating the ends of people’s stories. Check it out ➡️ https://bit.ly/3WsWeBK.

Making chicken nuggets or tenders for the kids tonight? 🍗 No need to make something different for yourself! By adding a ...
10/06/2025

Making chicken nuggets or tenders for the kids tonight? 🍗 No need to make something different for yourself! By adding a few household ingredients, like orange zest and juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, and brown sugar, you can make Crispy Orange Chicken and Rice! 😋 Get the simple recipe here 👉 https://bit.ly/3VJPJdN.

Almost four years ago, a hacker using ransomware took down nearly the entire computer network at an electric cooperative...
10/05/2025

Almost four years ago, a hacker using ransomware took down nearly the entire computer network at an electric cooperative in Colorado. Although the co-op was able to keep electricity flowing to members, it took months for them co-op to rebuild its network from the ground up and it struggled with basic functions, like billing.

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn about the importance of protecting your computer and digital systems from Ohio's Electric Cooperatives Executive Director of IT, Greg Niese ➡️ http://bit.ly/42XmR5B. 🌐🔒

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