Good morning, Meigs County. A digital revolution is finally reaching rural doorsteps as over 200 Meigs County homes prepare to join the high-speed internet era. Thanks to a substantial $352,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, families in Long Bottom and along Ohio 681 will soon experience connection speeds exceeding 100 Mbps—transforming everything from homework to healthcare access in areas previously left in digital darkness.
While some residents prepare for new connections, others should brace for temporary disconnections next week. Emerson Avenue commuters will need to navigate lane closures on April 16-17 as utility work takes over the 900 block. In brighter news, aspiring healthcare professionals still have time to secure financial support, with WVU Medicine Camden Clark extending their scholarship application deadline until Wednesday—offering up to $2,500 for students pursuing nursing and other medical careers in our region.
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🌐 Rural Ohio families finally getting connected to high-speed internet. A $352,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will bring broadband service to over 200 homes in Meigs County that currently lack high-speed internet access. New Era Broadband, which is contributing $88,000 to the project, will implement technology delivering speeds of over 100 Mbps to residences in the Long Bottom area and along Ohio 681. The project targets households that don't have cable or fiber internet and aren't included in upcoming expansion plans. Buckeye Hills Regional Council is administering the grant, with Executive Director Chasity Schmelzenbach noting Meigs County's "well-documented need for broadband infrastructure investment."
🚧 Emerson Avenue drivers face two-day lane closures next week. The Parkersburg Utility Board will conduct work at the 900 block of Emerson Avenue on April 16-17, beginning at 6 a.m. each day. Wednesday will see the northbound lane closed, while Thursday's work will shut down the southbound lane. Flaggers will direct traffic during the closures, though officials recommend seeking alternate routes. Questions about the closures can be directed to the utility board at 302-424-8535.
🏥 Healthcare scholarship deadline extended for Mid-Ohio Valley students. WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is now accepting applications until Wednesday for scholarships supporting nursing and healthcare careers. The Camden Clark Foundation will award two $2,500 scholarships in memory of Ella Bloomheart and Barbara Fonte to nursing students who've completed their first year or RNs advancing their education. Additionally, the Camden Clark Auxiliary offers up to four $2,500 Leo D. Carsner Memorial Scholarships for students in healthcare-related fields. Interested applicants can contact the foundation directly or download applications from the WVU Medicine website.
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