John Day receives $2.25 million in state broadband, dispatch funding

State legislators approved $2.25 million in funding for John Day earlier this month. John Day City Manager Nick Green said $1.82 million will go toward fiber optic broadband service, and $420,000 will go to help fund the local dispatch center. The broadband funding, requested by Sen. Ted Ferrioli, will allow for nearly 70 percent of … Read moreJohn Day receives $2.25 million in state broadband, dispatch funding