Wabash News

June 6, 2024

Wabash Communications CO-OP Announces 2024 High School Scholarship Winners

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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April 8, 2024

Wabash Communications CO-OP Receives $23.1 Million Grant from Connect Illinois Program to Expand Broadband Access in Rural Communities

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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March 25, 2024

Leaders of Tomorrow Represent Their CO-OP on Youth Day

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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February 26, 2024

Wabash Communications CO-OP Joins Fiber Gaming Network

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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January 23, 2024

Wabash Communications’ Commitment to Education through $20,000 Plus in Annual Scholarships

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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December 1, 2023

Four Streaming Platforms Made Specifically For Children and Families

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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November 29, 2023

Discovery To Recovery Outpatient Substance Abuse Awarded $5,000 Grant

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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July 10, 2023

Young Leaders Represent Wabash Communications CO-OP in Washington, D.C.

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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March 15, 2023

Barry Adair Elected as Board Chairman of The Rural Broadband Association (NTCA)

Louisville, IL – Wabash Communications CO-OP is pleased to announce that our CEO/GM, Barry Adair, was elected as board chairman of NTCA. Adair will serve a one (1) year term as board chairman. He has served on the NTCA board since 2017, representing the Northeast Region’s cooperative members. He has worked in the rural broadband […]

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