Be safe around electricity when moving farm equipment!
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As harvest season ramps up in Indiana, farmers and their crews are busy moving equipment to and from the fields. This increased activity, however, raises the risk of accidents, especially involving electricity, cautions Tom Nance, Vice President of Operations at NineStar Connect. “Combines and grain augers are large pieces of equipment,” says Nance. “People assume […]
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Making a safe escape from downed power lines.
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Electricity is always seeking the quickest path to the ground. If your car comes in contact with a utility pole or fallen power lines, stay in the car. The power line could still be energized and is energizing your car. But like a bird on a wire, you are not a path to ground and […]
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Preparing for Winter Storms
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When winter arrives, Hoosiers are never sure of what to expect. Indiana winters include everything from heavy snows, to freezing rain, to ice storms — sometimes all in one day. All of those forms of winter weather can create electrical hazards. “Being safe around electricity is a year-round need, but Indiana winters include many dangerous […]
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Spring Lake Water Testing
David Spencer
On November 6-7, 2023 Peerless Midwest, a contractor for NineStar Connect conducted a 24 hour pump test on high capacity wells located west of Spring Lake. Contrary to rumor and social media postings this test was done with the full knowledge and approval of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Indiana Department […]
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Upcoming Webmail/Email Changes
Ross Ferson
Tonight we will begin the migration at 9:00pm EST. In order to make these changes, NineStar will be moving existing email and settings over to the new platform. You can, however, continue to send and receive email as always. On the morning of January 11th, you can access the upgraded webmail platform by logging into webmail […]
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Windy, Icy Winter Storms and Galloping Lines
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It’s winter in Indiana. That means storms with wind, snow and ice. When high winds and ice combine, it can affect power lines in a unique way causing them to “gallop.” When ice accumulates on power lines, it forms a teardrop shape. If there are strong winds, the ice that builds up is only on […]
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