February 2019

Operation Round-Up Grants to Local Organizations

McDonough Power Cooperative Operation Round-Up grants totaling $5,850 were recently awarded to five area organizations. Lincoln School in Macomb received $500 for their 1st Annual Adopt a Classroom Color Run, which will be held April 27. Proceeds from the color run will benefit almost 600 students. Macomb Jr. High School was granted $2,500 towards the […]

Look Out For Galloping Lines

High winds and ice can affect power lines in a way that makes them gallop. Strong winter winds can cause ice to build up on one side of a power line. When this disproportionate buildup occurs, it changes the flow of air around the line, which can then cause it to start bouncing. This galloping […]