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Wabash is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Wabash Communications CO-OP Scholarship and the John Andrews Memorial Scholarship. This year, a total of $22,000 has been awarded to 20 outstanding high school students from nine different high schools within our service area. These scholarships are a testament to our commitment to supporting the […]

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Wabash Communications CO-OP is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $23,197,592 grant through the Connect Illinois Program to expand broadband access in underserved rural areas. This significant investment will enable Wabash Communications CO-OP to embark on four transformative projects, modernizing connectivity in different regions across South Central Illinois.  The Connect Illinois Program, […]

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SPRINGFIELD – For more than 60 years, the electric and telephone cooperatives of Illinois have given tomorrow’s leaders the opportunity to learn from today’s public officials. On March 20, more than 200 students from across rural Illinois represented 25 CO-OPS during Youth Day, including eight from Wabash Communications CO-OP. “Youth Day gives students across the […]

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Wabash Communications CO-OP has joined Fiber Gaming Network (FGN), a nationwide gaming platform that connects fiber internet users across the country for weekly community game nights and tournaments. FGN, which launched in November 2023, will host a series of online gaming events every week featuring popular games such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Minecraft, Fortnite, […]

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Empowering Futures In a world where education is the key to unlocking endless possibilities, Wabash Communications stands as a beacon of support for local students. With an unwavering commitment to fostering education, Wabash Communications annually provides over $20,000 in scholarships. Wabash Communications recognizes the pivotal role education plays in shaping the future of individuals and […]

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Kid-Friendly Streaming Platforms With streaming devices seemingly everywhere, it’s easy for your children to turn on the smart TV or pick up a tablet or smartphone and start watching their favorite shows and movies. Indeed, there’s no shortage of streaming content they can enjoy, with studios pouring money into animated series, live-action adventure or “mystery” […]

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The Discovery to Recovery Outpatient Substance Abuse Program, located in Effingham, IL, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. This grant will enable the program to enhance its services by providing new equipment to program […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fifty-three young leaders representing 24 Illinois electric and telephone cooperatives boarded buses and departed for Washington, D.C. on June 16 for the annual National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA’s) Youth to Washington Tour. They joined more than 1,800 youth delegates from across the nation for this annual tradition that has spanned nearly […]

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