Time to get in the line for broadband expansion funds, says Clinton County commissioner By Gary Huffenberger - ghuffenberger@wnewsj.com Expanding broadband coverage in Clinton County is a top local priority, says Clinton County Commissioners President Mike McCarty. News Journal file photo WILMINGTON — It’s time to sharpen our focus upon a basic direction to expand broadband in Clinton County, the county commissioners president said Monday. The term “broadband” refers to high-speed Internet access that is always on. Broadband includes several transmission technologies. There’s a need to hone in on the county’s direction and options, said Clinton County Commissioners President Mike McCarty, because there is “going to be a lot of funding come down the pike through the state [via Columbus] for expanding broadband, so the sooner we start to developing that countywide plan, the better.”