Broadband internet access will be improved for nearly all Darke County residents, thanks in part to $500,000 from the state.
The money will go to Darke County commissioners to expand a wireless network.
That project will increase coverage to 20,000 households — more than 90% of county residents.
The grant will pay for acquiring space for a tower, installing equipment, providing fixed wireless, and maintaining infrastructure.
Work is expected to be done by June 30, 2025. The total project is expected to cost nearly $2.8 million.