Owens in partnership to offer free introduction to computers

Do you have a mouse in your house?
Not the twitchy-nosed rodent, but the hand-operated device that tells a computer what to do.
How to use a computer mouse will be among skills taught during free, hands-on computer classes offered to area residents at four locations in northwest Ohio in the coming weeks through the Every Citizen Online project.

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New Owens Community College Partnership Brings Free Computer Classes to Northwest Ohio

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills with computers and the Internet are invited to participate in new continuing education computer classes through Owens Community College during the months of May and June as the academic institution announces a new educational partnership with the non-profit Connect Ohio organization.

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Spotlight: Connect Ohio

Connect Ohio is a non-profit organization that works with telecommunications providers, business and community leaders, information technology companies, researchers, public agencies, libraries and universities to make affordable high-speed internet available to every household in Ohio. Amanda Murphy offered some insight into the organization

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Learn more about computers and possibly win one

Learning more about computers could win you a brand new laptop.

The non-profit "Connect Ohio" will give away twelve free net- books in a drawing.  To qualify, you must complete six hours of a free basic computer training program available at your local library or community college.

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Courses to teach about computers and Internet

MAUMEE -- Area residents interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills with computers and the Internet are invited to participate in new continuing education computer classes through Owens Community College during May and June as the academic institution announces a new educational partnership with the non-profit Connect Ohio organization.

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Computer-training program to give away 12 netbooks

Connect Ohio will give away 12 new netbook computers to Ohio adults who complete the Every Citizen Online basic computer-training program.

The program is free.

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Economic Development Board accepting proposals on county-wide broadband project

An endeavor that began many months ago has come to fruition thanks to the work of Sam Brady, Jackson County economic development specialist, the entire Jackson County Economic Development Board (JCEDB), and Connect Ohio.

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Ohio Computer Giveaway Comes to Valley

Twelve Ohioans will be randomly selected to receive a new netbook computer following completion of a free computer training program.

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Ferry library features computer lab, training

PLEASANT surprises were in store for Yvonne Myers, director of the Martins Ferry Public Library, concerning grant funds for computers and training as well as to the response for training.

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Connect Ohio Reaches for Washington County

Connect Ohio staff presented Washington County officials with information that paves the way for greater broadband access for county residents last week. 

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Two Heights High Students Honored in Statewide Contest

Their Connect Ohio PSAs deliver concise messages about broadband usage

By Christine Howey

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Commissioners move closer to providing broadband access for Washington County

COLUMBUS –Connect Ohio staff presented Washington County officials today with information that paves the way for greater broadband access for county residents. 

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Connect Ohio wants Internet access for all

In January, the Washington County commissioners signed agreements with the state to utilize Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (MARCS) towers in and near the county to provide high-speed Internet service to county residents.

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Educational center receives computers

TIFFIN — The North Central Ohio Educational Service Center has received 12 new computers as part of the Every Citizen Online broadband training project.

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