Due to the current extreme temperatures, Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative has entered a Peak Alert period. Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative is asking all members to alternate the use of major appliances, including washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens and stoves from now to 9:00 a.m. If a peak electrical demand is reached it could cost the cooperative and its members hundreds of thousands of dollars.

After a two-year hiatus, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southern Missouri Builders Association is pleased to announce that the 30th Annual West Plains Home and Garden Show will be held on Friday, March 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center. Exhibitors may begin setting up at noon on Thursday, March 3rd.

Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative (HOEC) is proud to continue its commitment to support area youth in education. The Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) is a statewide effort of the Electric Cooperatives of Missouri designed to bring together some of the brightest young high school students to learn about electric cooperatives and state government.