The UAW Retirees Ramp Crew visited a home on Union Street in order to install stair steps and railings to allow easier access to the homeowner who needs assistance getting into her home. The crew spent more than an hour putting together the stairs and say that they are happy to help local residents in need.

BroadbandOhio is a private-public partnership, where each sector puts up money to expand access to underserved residents. But the program is just one part of getting Ohioans connected. Hardin County is one of the areas in the state that will see greater and faster broadband access because of this private-public partnership. Around 90 percent of the populated area that doesn’t have high-speed internet, and with around a $15 million investment that is going to change.