News Briefs: Gibsonburg to receive Purple Heart honor
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Gibsonburg to receive Purple Heart honor
GIBSONBURG - At 6 p.m. May 20, in Williams Park, the Village of Gibsonburg will be designated as a Purple Heart Village by the Military Order of the Purple Heart during a special ceremony.
The purpose and meaning of a city or community being designated as a Purple Heart City of Village is to honor and remember military personnel wounded or killed in combat. The Purple Heart is specifically a combat decoration and it is our nation s oldest military medal. It was created by General George Washington in 1782 and was then known as the Badge of Military Merit. It is the nation s oldest military medal.
Local News Briefs: Charter Communications expanding broadband
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Charter Communications expanding broadband
COLUMBUS - Charter Communications has announced plans to deliver gigabit high-speed broadband to approximately 112,000 unserved Ohio homes and small businesses, including those in Perry and Morgan counties.
As part of this effort, more than $556 million will be invested in Ohio, which includes an expected private investment of at least $450 million by Charter and more than $106 million in support won by Charter in the FCC’s Rural Digital Opportunity auction. The effort is part of the company’s recently announced expected investment of approximately $5 billion offset by $1.2 billion in RDOF support to expand Charter s network to what the FCC estimates to be more than 1 million homes and small businesses in lower-density, mostly rural communities across 24 states that do not have access to broadband service of at least 25/3 Mbps.
3 weeks ago Share Households with at least one member over the age of 60 that are experiencing a home energy crisis may be eligible for assistance. by: Julie Murphy Flagler County Public Information Officer
Assistance is available for Flagler County residents experiencing a “home energy crisis” through the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program.
Eligibility is determined by gross household income, family size and at least one member of the household must be 60 years old or older. Senior applicants must be a citizen of the United States, or a permanent legal resident who is eligible for federal benefits. Household eligibility may be considered when at least one member, preferably an adult, meets the citizenship/alienage requirements.
News Briefs: Utility credit offers added energy support
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Utility credit offers added energy support
FREMONT - In addition to the Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP) that provides winter heating help for local households in need, residents can also seek assistance for an energy bill credit through Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP).
The GLCAP Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) offers a one-time utility bill credit for eligible residents of Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca and Wood counties. Residents of these counties who are facing a fuel shortage or utility disconnect may also apply through GLCAP for EHEAP assistance to reestablish service or replenish fuel.
News Briefs: Green Springs Firefighters to hold Sunday breakfast
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Green Springs Firefighters to hold Sunday breakfast
GREEN SPRINGS - The Green Springs Volunteer Fire Department will hold its monthly breakfast 7 a.m.-noon Sunday Breakfast will be drive-thru only. Patrons should enter the north entrance of the fire station at 120 Catherine St. and pull around to the back of the building to place and pick up orders. Each meal is $7 and includes two pancakes and two French toasts, sausage and scrambled eggs. No special orders will be taken.
Humane society to hold chicken dinner
PORT CLINTON - The Que Barbeque and Brew, 3975 E. Harbor Road, is hosting a drive-thru chicken dinner to benefit the Humane Society of Ottawa County from 4-7 p.m. March 9. Dinner is $10 and includes a chicken leg quarter, baked beans, baked potato salad and cornbread.