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Protect your eyes from permanent damage

Viewing the April 8 solar eclipse requires special eye protection, except during the 4 minutes or so of totality. Wear eclipse glasses or hold solar viewers during the partial phases of the eclipse to prevent the bright sun from damaging retinal cells in the eyes. Even a quick glance could result in permanent eye damage. […]

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Reid, Anthem reach contract agreement

Reid Health and Anthem insurance have reached an agreement that will allow the healthcare system’s providers to remain in-network for Anthem’s insurance coverage. Reid announced the agreement March 14 following months of negotiations and concern over whether the two entities would be able to find mutually acceptable terms on a contract that was last negotiated […]

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RP&L continues meter conversion

Richmond Power and Light expects to complete its transition to advanced metering infrastructure two years ahead of schedule, according to General Manager Tony Foster. AMI meters enable two-way communication between the meter and the utility’s office, Foster said during the March 4 meeting of RP&L’s board of directors, which is composed of Richmond Common Council […]

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‘A true public servant’

For nearly five decades, Bob Chamness served Wayne County citizens with the sheriff’s department, probation department and county council. Chamness, 72, died March 3, and how much he will be missed was evident during county government meetings March 6. Somber council members and others shared their feelings and memories about Chamness. “(If) you watch Bob […]

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Pollinator protection, crops program planned

Those interested in conservation and/or pollinator protection can learn more at an upcoming free workshop. Wayne County Soil & Water District and Purdue Extension-Wayne County are teaming to offer the Conservation Focus Workshop and Private Applicator Recertification Program (PARP) training from 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 21. The program takes place in Wayne County Fairgrounds’ First […]