Briefs: Internet access expansion, Crestline library programs, ODNR event for women

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Grant funding opens new opportunities in North Central Electric/Bascom Communications partnership

ATTICA — North Central Electric Cooperative (NCE) is pleased to continue moving forward with Bascom Communications (Bascom) on a joint effort to bring fiber optic internet access to the rural areas of Seneca County following the announcement of $3 million in grant funding from The Ohio Department of Development, Office of BroadbandOhio.

The estimated $26 million collaboration between NCE and Bascom was first announced in September 2022. Both cooperatives anticipate the project will increase fiber optic broadband access availability to 81% of the estimated 9,600 rural homes and businesses in Seneca County that currently lack fast and reliable internet access and will allow for even further expansion down the line.

The integration of this advanced technology with NCE’s electric distribution system allows the cooperative to plan for the future. Fiber connectivity provides the opportunity to adapt and accommodate to increased data needs as the electric grid evolves, especially when considering new demands such as electric vehicle infrastructure and renewable energy sources.

North Central Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit electric utility serving 9,920 consumers in Crawford, Hancock, Huron, Richland, Seneca, Wood and Wyandot counties.

Pet supplies for fines and more at the Crestline Public Library

CRESTLINE — Crestline Public Library continues to accept pet food and supplies in lieu of fines through July. The value of the pet food/supply must be at least half the value of the fine. All supplies will be donated to the Humane Society Serving Crawford County.

Suggested supplies include: Purina Dry Dog Food or Iams Dry Dog Food (not expired); Purina Dry or Iams Dry Kitten Food (not expired); bleach; paper towels; Nyla bones; Milk Bones; and cat toys.

There are no library programs this week but coming up at 5 p.m. on July 11 is the program "I've Been Working on the Railroad," presented by Kevin Taylor of CSX Railroad. This program is for all ages.

On July 12 at 4 p.m. it's the program "PCB's (highly carcinogenic chemical compounds) and How They Affect Cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises)." It will be presented by marine naturalist and marine biology major Holden Gabriel.

ODNR hosts annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is excited to announce the 9th annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend, which will be held at Salt Fork State Park and Lodge, Sept. 8-10.

The Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend program will be held at Salt Fork State Park Sept. 8-10. Registration is now open.
The Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend program will be held at Salt Fork State Park Sept. 8-10. Registration is now open.

Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure is a weekend program that introduces women to new outdoor skills such as boating, fishing, hunting and nature programming. It is open to women 16-years-old and older (minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) and is tailored to beginners.

This year’s participants will be able to choose between a variety of outdoor activities and sessions including kayaking, disc golf, standup paddle boarding, fishing, hiking, gun basics, stream monitoring, wild edibles and more.

Participants will stay the weekend at the Salt Fork State Park Lodge and Conference Center, located in Lore City near Cambridge in Guernsey County.

The cost is $385 per person, based on double occupancy, and includes lodging, five meals, a t-shirt, transportation between venues, and evening activities. There are 95 spots open for this year’s event.

For more information or to register, go to ohiodnr.gov.

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