Struck Fire Hydrant
Alan Martin
Just after 7:30am, a fire hydrant was struck by a large truck just south of 100S along 500W north of New Palestine. The damage was severe enough that the pumps could not keep up with the loss of flow and the tower emptied around 8:00am. Once we were able to assess the damage and confirm […]
Read MoreData Backups: Cloud Storage
Jordan Beane
Have you ever lost something important? I know I have, may times. It’s very frustrating, and sometimes heartbreaking. Some of the most important information you have is the personal data you keep stored on your computers or smart devices. Personally speaking I have a ton of pictures, music, videos, and documents that if I were […]
Read MoreTips for a safe holiday season!
Plug Into Safety
Your friends at NineStar want you to have a happy — and safe — holiday season. Here are some easy ways to ensure you deck your halls free from fires, falls and fears. When putting up outdoor lights, fasten them securely to trees, your house, walls or another firm support. You want them to remain […]
Read MoreMt. Vernon Student Wins 2020 Youth Power & Hope Award
Erika Whittington
Indiana Connection and Indiana’s electric cooperatives are proud to sponsor the Youth Power and Hope Awards program. Since 2009, the program has annually honored Indiana youth in grades 5-8 for their community service. Being an active member in the community can mean anything from volunteering at your church to being involved with 4-H to helping […]
Read MoreExtend Your Wired Network Easily with Power-line Communication
William Johnson
What is it? Power-line communication is a form of networking where existing ac-power cable ran in homes or buildings are used to also send data traffic. How does it work? Power-line communication works by sending low frequency signals over the existing ac-power cables. To do this you will need an adaptor (pictured above). Once you […]
Read MoreNext Level Broadband Grant
David Spencer
Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch presents a check to NineStar Connect and Henry County REMC from the State of Indiana’s Next Level Broadband Grant Program. The Next Level Broadband Grant Program is the largest single state investment in broadband. The NineStar Connect and Henry County REMC project will serve 70 unserved rural households and 10 […]
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