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This Holiday, Dance With The Stars
Christmas began with a star. From Matthew 2:9: "And, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood...
Dec 11, 20246 min read

Holiday Lighting Bill
If outdoor holiday lighting shocks your energy budget, the electric utility newsletter suggests you use LEDs and a light timer. Indeed,...
Nov 22, 20241 min read


Mishawaka Confirms Water Tower Lighting Policy
Mishawaka will continue uplighting its new water tower all night without dimming during any late hours or during migration seasons. ...
Jul 23, 20243 min read


Camp Under the Firmament at Michiana Star Party
Get out under a vast canopy of stars May 3-5 at the 2024 Michiana Star Party, where amateur astronomers set up their telescopes, observe...
Mar 25, 20246 min read


IDEM Making Climate Plan
IDEM has laid out its plan and invites public input on the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant it is seeking "to promote sustainability,...
Nov 2, 20234 min read


Solar Eclipse Activities
Solar eclipse activities were presented by members of the Great Lakes Planetarium Association (GLPA) at a 2023 state meeting hosted by...
Oct 31, 20237 min read

After-Summer Triangle
The Summer Triangle defies its name, for the asterism is well-placed for autumn viewing. The triangle defined by the bright stars Vega,...
Aug 19, 20232 min read


Ideas For Better Water Tower Lighting
After seeing the new illuminated water tower in Mishawaka, IN, with its dancing colored lights aimed skyward, I immediately visited the...
Aug 6, 20236 min read


Electric Effulgence in Mishawaka
The first city in the world to be lighted entirely by electricity was Wabash, Indiana. On March 31, 1880, thousands of people converged...
Aug 1, 20232 min read


MACOG Promotes Responsible Outdoor Lighting
Five principles of responsible outdoor lighting should guide replacement and new installations of outdoor lighting. The Michiana Area...
Apr 29, 20233 min read