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Author Archives: Chris Hardie
Chris Hardie is the owner and publisher of the Western Wayne News.
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Task force plans to improve area broadband access
Online learning. Job searches. Telehealth appointments. Online banking. Remote work. All of these activities can change someone’s quality of life, and all of them require a reliable internet connection. In Wayne County approximately 9% of residents don’t have an internet connection at all, and of those who do only 57% are satisfied with their connection. […]
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Local banks remain a safe, ‘strong’ place to store money
National headlines about recent bank woes can raise concerns about the safety and stability of the U.S. banking system. Local bank leaders emphasize that though it’s good for residents to be aware of how account insurance and limits work, holding funds at a bank is as safe as ever. When two banks, Silicon Valley Bank […]