Hancock County Commissioners

07/06/2026

A brief summary story behind our county's namesake.

07/06/2026

Come & join us for this monumental statewide synchronized event as we read our Founders' Declaration of Independence at the same time in every county's seat all across Ohio. We'll be right out front of our historic Hancock County Courthouse beginning at 6 pm.

📜 🇺🇸 As part of Hancock County's America 250 celebration, the community is invited to gather for a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8, from 6–7 PM on the front lawn of the Hancock County Courthouse. This free event offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on our nation's history and commemorate America's 250th anniversary.

07/06/2026

What a well-deserved honor for our dear friend and remarkable leader in the realm of Adult Probation services, Kim Switzer.

(From the Hancock County Court of Common Pleas) The Ohio Chief Probation Officers Association (OCPOA) presented the Vince Polito Executive Leadership Award posthumously to Kimberly M. Switzer, MBA, CCE, during OCPOA Line Office Training on June 17, 2026, at the Hilton at Easton. Members of the Hanco...

07/01/2026

Hancock County government offices will be closed this Friday, July 3rd as part of the Independence Day weekend celebration. It's a Big One this year! Stay safe out there, everybody! And stay cool the rest of this week leading up to the Big Event!

06/13/2026

Here is Ohio's newest Historic Marker on the grounds of our very own Hancock County Courthouse!

04/15/2026

Join us on Earth Day for our community's Heritage Tree planting! A Heritage Tree, gifted by America 250-Ohio and their sponsors, will be planted in all 88 of Ohio's counties.

Residents of all ages are encouraged to attend, learn about the significance of the Heritage Tree program, and help plant a living symbol that will grow alongside the next 250 years of American history.

The Findlay Shade Tree Commission members will be in attendance to give out Oak saplings at the event as part of their "Rooted in Findlay: 250 Oaks for America's 250th" project.

Hancock County Commissioners