broadband internet access

Summit County is building a high speed broadband network, according to officials. When it's completed, it will connect all 31 communities in the county.

After a months-long pause, the Cleveland-based nonprofit internet provider and Cleveland City Council have brokered a deal to move the plan forward.

Rural areas saw less voter turnout in the 2020 presidential election than other parts of Ohio. A new report by the Population Health Institute suggests a lack of broadband access could play a role.

A broadband tower was activated in Dover Monday as part of a statewide initiative to increase internet access in mostly rural unserved or underserved areas.

Roth was first elected in 1995. He is Summit County's longest serving mayor.

In the first State of the County address since 2019, County Executive Ilene Shapiro addressed how the county spent its millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief, and how it plans to allocate future funds. Among the priorities is a major broadband expansion, she said.

The library is greatly expanding its program for taking out hotspots and laptops.

The state and county are splitting the cost of a $19.4 million contract with the Minnesota-based nonprofit PCs for People to offer the $15-per-month service.

Trevor Elkins was convicted in connection with using campaign funds for personal expenses; NFL says Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson settling 20 of the lawsuits against him will have no impact on any disciplinary action; Ohio's largest business organizations are endorsing three Republican Ohio Supreme Court nominees.

A Summit County fiber optic ring is initially meant to be used by local governments to enhance communications and public safety. Once it is installed, county officials will work with private companies to bring it to homes and businesses, officials said.