Library to host computer classes

FREMONT -- The Birchard Public Library of Sandusky County is providing a new service to the 30 percent of adult residents of Sandusky County who do not have Internet access at home.

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Statewide broadband program sees early success

Connect Ohio is out to increase the number of Ohioans using broadband Internet service, and already the effort has seen more than 10,000 adults sign up for a free six-hour course teaching them how best to utilize the world wide web.

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Free Computer Training Attracts Ohioans

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- More than 5,700 adults have completed the Every Citizen Online free basic computer training since the program's launch on in December. More than 10,000 adults have registered for the free six-hour course, which is offered in libraries and community centers across Ohio.

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Connect Ohio giving away netbooks

COLUMBUS -- Connect Ohio, a nonprofit public-private partnership, is distributing 12 new netbook computers to Ohio adults who have completed the Every Citizen Online free basic computer-training program.

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Connect Ohio giving away netbooks

COLUMBUS -- Connect Ohio, a nonprofit public-private partnership, is distributing 12 new netbook computers to Ohio adults who have completed the Every Citizen Online free basic computer-training program.

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Connect Ohio Report Proves Broadband Is Key to Higher Business Revenues

Columbus, OH — A new study by Connect Ohio shows businesses with broadband have a clear advantage in revenue and thus potential job creation over businesses without it. The groundbreaking research, which can be found at http://connectohio.org/mapping_and_research/,involved surveys of more than 802 businesses across the state and shows that businesses using high-speed Internet connections report median annual revenues $200,000 more than businesses without broadband. However, the research estimates that approximately 88,000 Ohio businesses still do not use broadband technology today.

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Request to construct fiber optics building referred to Dover panel

DOVER —

A City Council committee has been assigned to review a request for construction of a building to house fiber optics equipment, as the city works with Horizon Telecommunications which will provide it with another connection to the state’s high speed broadband.

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Gallia Co. now part of Every Citizen Online project

COLUMBUS — Connect Ohio has announced that Gallia County Economic Development is now a partner in the statewide Every Citizen Online broadband training project.

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Bringing clean water to every Ohioan

There are often issues or problems that the majority of people in our state have not heard about. As legislators, we have a responsibility to watch out for issues that affect Ohioans in every corner of the state.

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High speed internet is key for business growth

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Library classes help you get comfortable with computers

by Peggy Rodriguez, News-Messenger columnist

We live in a society where computers are prevalent. They are everywhere. Our young people know no other way of life. They have grown up with a mouse in their hand and a computer screen before their eyes. These electronics are used daily by them for play, research, school work, and to stay connected with friends and family through social media channels.

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Survey of state businesses establishes link between high-speed Internet use and bottom line

A new study by Connect Ohio shows businesses with broadband have a clear advantage in revenue and thus potential job creation over businesses without it. 


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Washington County exploring WISP options

MARIETTA - The Washington County commissioners expect to have a wireless Internet access provider for county residents by June, after they voted to release requests for proposals to dozens of wireless Internet service providers (WISP) Thursday.

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Commissioners want county wireless provider by June

The Washington County Commissioners expect to have a wireless Internet access provider for county residents by June, after they voted to release requests for proposals to dozens of wireless Internet service providers (WISP) Thursday.

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