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December 20, 2024, Press Release from the Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative: PAULDING, OH — In a season marked by gratitude and compassion, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative proudly led four impactful community initiatives, leaving a trail of warmth, joy, and support across the region. PPEC’s season of giving included a Veterans Day Donation Drive, Operation Christmas Child collaboration, Winter Coat Drive, and over $1,900 raised for charities.

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September 27, 2024, Press Release from the Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative: PAULDING, OH — Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,300 to 12 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. About 80% of PPEC members round up their electric bill and donate those pennies to this fund, making a huge impact in the co-op’s northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities. Participating members round up their monthly electric bill to the next dollar, with the extra pennies being used to help fund charities and groups in their communities. Each quarter, the funds are dispensed to local causes that applied for funding.

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May 16, 2024, Press Release from the Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative: PAULDING, OH — Members of Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative recently donated $13,820 to 15 local charities and community projects through the cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. About 80% of PPEC members round up their electric bill and donate those pennies to this fund, making a huge impact in the co-op’s northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana communities.

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April 9, 2024 Press Release from Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative: PAULDING, OH — Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) knows career preparation can be expensive. That’s why one of PPEC’s cooperative principles, “Education, Training, and Information,” aims to uplift the next generation of leaders and help them succeed through the co-op’s Children of Members Scholarship Program.

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Discussions about a merger between Midwest Electric and Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) will no longer move forward. The original concept was to reduce operating costs by streamlining the two organizations into one. After both boards reviewed the full study results, it was decided it was in the best interest of the memberships to remain separate cooperatives. Members will not see any changes, as both co-ops will continue business as before.