/news/tags/broadband-internet-access broadband internet access en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:44:10 GMT /government-politics/2025-07-08/us-route-30-broadband-project-will-bridge-digital-divide-spur-economic-development-officials-say The U.S. Route 30 broadband project got $20 million in funding in the recently passed state budget. The project will increase broadband access along all of Route 30. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:44:10 GMT /government-politics/2025-07-08/us-route-30-broadband-project-will-bridge-digital-divide-spur-economic-development-officials-say Abigail Bottar /science-technology/2024-01-08/akrons-new-mayor-promised-to-join-summit-connects-what-would-this-mean-for-residents 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. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:18:14 GMT /science-technology/2024-01-08/akrons-new-mayor-promised-to-join-summit-connects-what-would-this-mean-for-residents Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-09-21/cleveland-moves-forward-with-proposal-to-bring-low-cost-internet-to-every-resident After a months-long pause, the Cleveland-based nonprofit internet provider and Cleveland City Council have brokered a deal to move the plan forward. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:32:58 GMT /government-politics/2023-09-21/cleveland-moves-forward-with-proposal-to-bring-low-cost-internet-to-every-resident Abbey Marshall /2023-04-20/many-ohioans-still-lack-broadband-access-that-could-hurt-voter-engagement 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. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:56:31 GMT /2023-04-20/many-ohioans-still-lack-broadband-access-that-could-hurt-voter-engagement Kendall Crawford /community/2023-01-23/dover-gets-new-broadband-tower-as-part-of-statewide-expansion-of-internet-access 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. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:57:47 GMT /community/2023-01-23/dover-gets-new-broadband-tower-as-part-of-statewide-expansion-of-internet-access Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2022-11-30/fairlawn-mayor-bill-roth-steps-down-after-26-years-in-office Roth was first elected in 1995. He is Summit County's longest serving mayor. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-11-30/fairlawn-mayor-bill-roth-steps-down-after-26-years-in-office Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2022-10-19/as-summit-county-winds-down-covid-19-response-executive-ilene-shapiro-outlines-future-spending-priorities 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. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:47:31 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-10-19/as-summit-county-winds-down-covid-19-response-executive-ilene-shapiro-outlines-future-spending-priorities Anna Huntsman /news/community/2022-09-13/akron-summit-county-public-library-starts-hotspots-and-laptops-checkouts-at-all-branches The library is greatly expanding its program for taking out hotspots and laptops. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:06:53 GMT /news/community/2022-09-13/akron-summit-county-public-library-starts-hotspots-and-laptops-checkouts-at-all-branches Abigail Bottar /news/government-politics/2022-07-20/low-cost-internet-is-coming-to-least-connected-cuyahoga-county-neighborhoods 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. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:43:25 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-07-20/low-cost-internet-is-coming-to-least-connected-cuyahoga-county-neighborhoods Nick Castele /news/2022-06-22/morning-headlines-former-newburgh-heights-mayor-sentenced-to-jail-time-and-more-stories 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. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:25:04 GMT /news/2022-06-22/morning-headlines-former-newburgh-heights-mayor-sentenced-to-jail-time-and-more-stories Amy Eddings, Jay Shah