Demonstrating importance of calling before you dig
2026-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Fiber specialist Robert Hostetler explained the newest internet and phone technology of DUO Broadband at the July meeting of the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce. He demonstrated how, after a break (someone accidentally digging through a cable, for instance) technicians must strip away protective coatings, clean the glass with alcohol, precisely cut the ends and then use a fusion splicer to permanently reconnect two broken fibers. The speakers stressed the importance of always calling before digging, even in a garden, to assure customers don't lose internet connection. Comments | Permalink
2026-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Fiber specialist Robert Hostetler explained the newest internet and phone technology of DUO Broadband at the July meeting of the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce. He demonstrated how, after a break (someone accidentally digging through a cable, for instance) technicians must strip away protective coatings, clean the glass with alcohol, precisely cut the ends and then use a fusion splicer to permanently reconnect two broken fibers. The speakers stressed the importance of always calling before digging, even in a garden, to assure customers don't lose internet connection. Comments | Permalink
DUO Broadband business featured at Chamber lunch
2026-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
DUO Broadband management shares that local connection remains its greatest selling point. Founded 72 years ago to bring telephone service here when larger companies would not, the cooperative has transformed itself into one of the region's most advanced fiber broadband providers while keeping the same mission. Left to right: Robert Hostetler-Utility Engineering Specialist; Josh Robertson-VP Network Operations; Shawn Phillips-SR Director Outside Plant; Sherry Selby-Director of Marketing & Sales; Brandon Rigney-Warehouse Management; Lisa Back-Business Account Manager; Bryce Bailey-VP Engineering Outside Plant; and Tristan Bonnstetter-VP Business Operations. Comments | Permalink
2026-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
DUO Broadband management shares that local connection remains its greatest selling point. Founded 72 years ago to bring telephone service here when larger companies would not, the cooperative has transformed itself into one of the region's most advanced fiber broadband providers while keeping the same mission. Left to right: Robert Hostetler-Utility Engineering Specialist; Josh Robertson-VP Network Operations; Shawn Phillips-SR Director Outside Plant; Sherry Selby-Director of Marketing & Sales; Brandon Rigney-Warehouse Management; Lisa Back-Business Account Manager; Bryce Bailey-VP Engineering Outside Plant; and Tristan Bonnstetter-VP Business Operations. Comments | Permalink
Senior Rabbit Division: Logan Corray and Blue
2026-07-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky
Logan Corray brought a silver fox buck named Blue to the Adair County Rabbit and Poultry Show, earning him class champion for the senior category. Comments | Permalink
2026-07-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Katelynn M. Molesky
Logan Corray brought a silver fox buck named Blue to the Adair County Rabbit and Poultry Show, earning him class champion for the senior category. Comments | Permalink
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