Briefs: Electric vehicle charging station installed at Elgin High School
New Level 2 charging station adds rural charging option for local drivers
A new charging station provided by Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative adds a free rural charging option for local electric vehicle drivers. The ChargePoint Level 2 charging unit, installed in the north parking lot at Elgin High School, is now available for public use.
There is no charge for energy consumed or use of the charging station. After three hours, there is a flat parking rate of $1 per hour. The charging station is capable of charging two vehicles at any given time, at an estimated charge of 25 miles of range per hour.
Mid-Ohio Energy President and CEO John Metcalf says the new station will help answer questions about the charging process and availability for drivers. “There aren’t a lot of public charging options for drivers in rural areas locally. We hope this addresses a need locally and helps remove barriers for those looking to purchase electric vehicles.”
The charging station’s location was selected through collaboration between Mid-Ohio Energy and Elgin Local Schools. The cooperative provides service to the Elgin campus and has partnered with the school on several educational and energy efficiency projects in the past.
A grant from Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives (Mid-Ohio Energy’s statewide organization) helped pay for the cost and installation of the unit.
Auditor's financial report now available
A copy of the annual comprehensive financial report for 2021 and the related supporting documents are available for public inspection at the office of Joan M. Kasotis, auditor of Marion County, located at 222 W. Center St., Suite 1031. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Marion church to hold basement sale
Prospect Street United Methodist Church at 185 S. Prospect St. will have a basement sale from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday. A continental breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Lunch will be served from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The public is welcome. The church is fully wheelchair accessible.
Musical at Upper Sandusky theatre this weekend
UPPER SANDUSKY — The Star Players Inc. is pleased to present the comedy musical, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Performance dates are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at The Star Theatre, 121 W. Wyandot Ave., in Upper Sandusky.
Member tickets are $12; non-member tickets are $15. For more information, call 419-294-1411.
This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: New electric vehicle charging station at Elgin High School
