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A tribute to the mamas

Posted on Apr 26 2024 in From the Editor

Mother’s Day is May 12. This will be my second Mother’s Day as a mother myself. Those of you who have children know that it’s a wild ride. My daughter, Gwen, is 19 months old, and she teaches me something new every day. I have been fortunate to have many exceptional women in my life…. Continue reading.

Professional progression: The road taken

Posted on Apr 26 2024 in Profile

While attending Purdue University’s construction management program, Josh Durbin envisioned a dream job of building log homes in the Rocky Mountains, far from where he grew up in Steuben County.  After college in 2008, he was offered a job in the mountains. But that was right in the middle of the Great Recession. “I had… Continue reading.

Steps to restoring service

Posted on Apr 26 2024 in Safety

Tornadoes or other weather-related disasters often bring widespread power outages. Most electric utilities follow a similar methodical plan that ensures power is restored to the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time in the safest manner possible. To do that, your co-op utilizes this priority system when line crews are working on… Continue reading.

Play on!

Posted on Apr 26 2024 in Travel

Today’s playgrounds offer more than a venue for kids to expel excess energy. Indiana’s most cutting-edge play spaces are a blueprint for creativity, exploration, and connection for every age, ability, and interest. Westermeier Commons at Central Park, Carmel If a child’s drawing of what the most amazing playground was to be built in real life,… Continue reading.

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