Summit County Councilman David Licate

08/11/2026

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

07/26/2026

Please remember to support Munroe Falls businesses impacted by the Rt. 91 bridge replacement.

07/14/2026

Property owners interested in meeting with an appraiser may do so virtually, by phone, or in person at the following locations and dates.

07/14/2026

07/11/2026

07/10/2026

The most consequential federal funding rule change ever will go into effect October 1, 2026. Under this proposed rule, every single entity that receives federal grant money or pass-through will be subject to new federal regulations. This includes nonprofits, local governments, school districts, subcontractors, for-profit businesses, etc.

The proposed rule will affect every single federal grant dollar, and all public facilities regardless of funding. Here are just a few of the provisions:

• Discretionary grants can be cancelled ANY TIME for ANY REASON. No warning, no objections, and no appeal process.

• Senior political appointees review ALL discretionary grant awards. They may cancel any discretionary award without cause, and expressly allows for mass terminations of awards.

• Prohibits use of federal funds for activities conflicting with the current president’s priorities.

• Prohibits policies and initiatives that conflict with President Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders involving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, gender ideology, “anti-American” values, etc.

This is not legislation passed by Congress. Instead, it is a federal rule proposed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The OMB Director is appointed by the President of the United States. The current OMB Director is Russell T. Vought.

Public comment is accepted through Monday, July 13. This is a concrete way you can take action to help.

We encourage residents, organizations, and businesses to submit your own public comment. To make this as easy as possible, we have provided an editable template and a simple guide to submit comment in just 4 easy steps.

The template and how-to can be found at: https://co.summitoh.net/pages/Proposed-Federal-Rule-Disrupts-Federal-Grants.html

If you or a loved one has utilized services or organizations funded with federal grants—such as HeadStart, Meals on Wheels, public universities, public housing, addiction or recovery services, a specialized court docket, SNAP, Medicaid, and much more—it is important to share your story about how these services benefited you.

Your input could help protect these services from elimination.

07/01/2026

In light of last week's tragic gas strike incident, Twinsburg Township officials have prepared information for both the residents affected and individuals seeking to contribute to relief efforts.

• American Red Cross of Northern Ohio was on site soon after the incident and have already provided housing and other assistance to affected residents. Those still in need or those looking to donate to this effort can call 800-RED-CROSS (toll-free).

• Salvation Army Akron & Summit County, Ohio - Those in need or those looking to donate by visiting salvationarmysummit.org or call 330-762-8481. You can also donate by mailing a check to 190 S Maple St, Akron, OH 44302 and write "emergency/disaster services Summit County" on the memo line of the check.

• United Way of Summit & Medina - Community members looking for services and referral options for those families affects can also call 2-1-1, serviced by United Way of Summit & Medina, to get immediate information and referrals to help those most in need.

Township and county officials encourages affected residents and potential donors of funding and other support to exercise caution when giving and receiving assistance.

The Township continues to appreciate the many expressions of interest and offers of support from residents, businesses, service providers, and others. The Township asks all to keep displaced residents and families in their thoughts and prayers.

06/30/2026

Our next CCW Workshop is this Thursday!

Sheriff Kandy Fatheree and County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich partnered to host this series of free CCW Workshops throughout the county. During the Workshop, Assistant Prosecutors will educate attendees on topics such as concealed carry, stand your ground, castle doctrine, and other laws that affect gun owners, as well as what recent changes to concealed carry laws mean for gun owners and law enforcement, Sheriff Fatheree will discuss what to do if pulled over and provide a basic gun safety primer. At the end of the Workshop attendees will receive a complimentary gun lock from the Sheriff’s Office.. At the end of the Workshop attendees will receive a complimentary gun lock from the Sheriff’s Office.

Those interested in attending must register in advance here: https://t.ly/dmBMU