Spectrum is working to expand its services to around 244 previously unserved or underserved homes and small businesses in northern Richland County.
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High-speed access: $20 million for U.S. 30 broadband project included in new state budget
MANSFIELD — The $20 million U.S. 30 broadband project is officially a go across north central Ohio. A press conference Tuesday at 8:45 a.m. in the Richland County Board of Commissioners offices, joined by state Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County), was planned to announce state funding for the project. It is included in the new, […]
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NCSC one of 28 colleges selected for rural student success program
NCSC serves both urban and rural students, and was recently selected as one of 28 colleges nationwide to participate in phase two of the Rural Guided Pathways Project. The project started in 2022 with 16 colleges. Phase two begins this year and will run through 2027.
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Richland County officials seek $20 million in state funds for U.S. 30 broadband expansion
MANSFIELD — The local group pushing for a broadband internet expansion along U.S. 30 across Ohio plans to seek $20 million for the project in the next state budget. “The Route 30 project is still moving forward with the hope that it will be in the governor and lieutenant governor’s budget,” Richland County Commissioner Tony […]
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News Man Weekly Podcast: Tony Vero, Skate Ohio and an Inkcarceration recap
MANSFIELD — The fifth edition of the News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In Tuesday’s edition, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero, as well as B.J. Price and Adam McElroy from Skate Ohio. Hunnell and Vero talk about a variety of topics, including ongoing efforts to complete […]
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Deja vu: Morgenstern challenges Vero in Richland County commissioner race
MANSFIELD — It’s deja vu all over again in the Republican Party primary race for Richland County commissioner. Incumbent Tony Vero meets challenger David Morgenstern in a rematch of the race between the two in 2020. The race four years ago was not close, as the attorney from Lexington earned his second term in office. […]
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AU selected a consortia partner in NE hub of Ohio Broadband & 5G Sector Partnership
ASHLAND – Ashland University was selected as a consortia partner within the northeast hub of Ohio’s Broadband and 5G Sector Partnership. The regional hubs were announced this week by Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Workforce Transformation. “In today’s economy and workforce, all Ohioans need access to high-speed internet,” […]