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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Don’t be in the dark about the total solar eclipse
Wayne County will soon witness a rare celestial event. Dalton Township is one of the best viewing spots in the world to see the total solar eclipse shortly after 3 p.m. April 8, but local eclipse activities will span the weekend as the county expects thousands of visitors to share the nearly 4 minutes of […]
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Hagerstown making final eclipse plans
Three days of activities are the pillars of Hagerstown’s plans for the weekend before the April 8 solar eclipse, and residents are still adding to the structure. More than 50 local people came to a Feb. 21 “final” planning meeting for the eclipse, according to Gary Schuette. As chairman of the Heart of Hagerstown community […]
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Fountain City Forward announces eclipse events
Fountain City Forward has announced three events leading to the April 8 total solar eclipse. On April 6, Total Eclipse of the Art, a juried art competition will be at the Fountain City Lions Den, 600 W. Main St., Fountain City. Judging will occur at 9 a.m. and awards presented at 10 a.m. Shaun Dingwerth, […]
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Cambridge City council discusses water rates, RV parking
Water service improvements, whether to allow RV camping at Creitz Park and which businesses can qualify for exterior renovation grants were some topics discussed at Cambridge City’s Feb. 12 council meeting. Water rate study Wessler Engineering’s Anne Hays received council’s approval to pursue funds for and develop a preliminary engineering report for Gateway Industrial Park’s […]
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Clock counts down to eclipse
A solar eclipse countdown clock is being unveiled as part of a celebration leading up to the historic event. Richmond/Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau and Primex Design & Fabrication are planning the celebration at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at Old National Road Welcome Center, 5701 National Road E., Richmond. Primex’s clock will travel […]
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Hagerstown’s final eclipse planning meeting is Feb. 21
Local plans for the days leading up to the April 8 solar eclipse will be made final during a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in The Meeting Place, 11 E. Main St., Hagerstown. “This will be the final opportunity for people to ask questions about what kind of things are planned for […]
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Speaker will help you prepare for eclipse
Astronomer and science communicator Phil Plait will explain the April 8 total solar eclipse during a presentation Feb. 27 at Indiana University East. Plait will teach how to safely view the eclipse, explain the science and debunk misconceptions about the eclipse during the 7 p.m. presentation at Vivian Auditorium. Register for the event at go.iu.edu/4RyP. […]
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Green light given for speed devices, eclipse camping
Cambridge City’s council gave preliminary support for two speed-monitoring devices around town, fundraising for a performance venue and renting camping spaces next April. Wayne County Foundation gave Cambridge City Main Street $11,000 toward several desired initiatives, such as wayfarer signs, billboards and website improvements. With police support, CCMS proposes buying two speed-deterring devices like those […]
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Town agrees to spend $15K more on eclipse party
Hagerstown Town Council has agreed to spend up to $40,000 for activities surrounding the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse. Meeting in a work session on Oct. 16, council members voted to spend $15,000 more on activities leading up to the eclipse, as requested by the Heart of Hagerstown business group. Council had previously allocated $25,000 […]