Aluminum Can Recycling at ACE Hardware Temporarily Suspended

Based on a decision by the Summit County Public Health Department that collection of aluminum cans at the recycling bin at ACE Hardware would put the private hauler’s employees at undue risk during the coronavirus outbreak, the hauler has tempor...

Ohioans Encouraged to Wear Cloth Masks in Public

The Centers For Disease Control and Infection (CDC), Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton recommend and urge that Ohioans begin wearing cloth face masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The CDC recommends wearing cloth...

Summit County Creates COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, March 30, 2020, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro introduced, and Summit County Council passed, emergency legislation authorizing the creation of a COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Program. The pr...

Ohio's Stay At Home Order Extended Through May 1

At today’s press conference, Governor Mike DeWine and Dr. Amy Acton, director of the Ohio Department of Health issued an order to extend the Stay At Home Order until May 1. The new order will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 6. The ...

Hudson Has Multiple Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

HUDSON, OH (March 29, 2020) – While the Summit County Health Commissioner is not releasing details about local residents who have COVID-19, including their city of residence, we do know that like other cities in the county, Hudson has multiple c...

Senior Shopping Hours Available at Local Stores

In an effort to protect seniors from being exposed to COVID-19, many local grocery stores are offering special shopping hours for seniors, as well as those who are immunocompromised. Share these shopping hours with any senior you know so they can shop mor...

HCTV Offers Free Programming Online and on Cable

Looking for an alternative to the constant stream of commercials and coronavirus news while we are hunkering down at home during this crisis? Check out Hudson Community Television which provides local entertainment and informative programming 24 hours a d...

Follow These Safety Tips When Venturing Out to Parks

With all of us undoubtedly becoming restless being cooped up inside, many have been venturing out to our local parks. This is permitted and encouraged, but it is so important to PLEASE maintain a distance of 6 feet between you and others. If you arrive an...

House Bill 197 Passes; Addresses Pressing Issues Caused by COVID-19

Yesterday, the Ohio General Assembly approved House Bill 197, which was originally introduced as a tax conformity measure and was amended by the Senate to include several emergency measures in response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. The amended measure...

Voting By Mail Extended through April 28 for Ohio Primary Election

The Ohio General Assembly has put a plan in place for the Ohio Primary Election that will allow all Ohioans to continue voting by mail through April 28. Here’s what you need to do:

• If you already cast your ballot in person or by mail, your vote w...

How Will Hudson Enforce the Stay At Home Order?

How will we enforce the Stay At Home Order? We hope that our citizens and businesses understand the need for staying at home and voluntarily comply with the order. Hudson Police Department will not be doing special patrols to "seek out" violatio...

Hudson Safety Forces Update

Hudson safety forces appreciate the tremendous outpouring of support by the community. We’ve seen inaccurate posts on social media about Hudson Police needing cleaning products and hand-sanitizer. Hudson Police, Fire and EMS do not need these pr...

City Services Continue During Stay-At-Home Order

HUDSON, OH (March 23, 2020) – With the Governor’s order to close non-essential businesses, the City of Hudson is continuing to provide critical services to our citizens. While our offices are closed to the public, you can still contact...

Governor DeWine Issues Stay At Home Order on 3/22/20

On Sunday, March 22, 2020, under the direction of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton issued an order to require all Ohioans to stay in their homes to prevent further spread of COVID-19. This order prohibits holding gat...

Coronavirus Update 3/19/20

During Governor DeWine’s daily press conference on Thursday, March 19, 2020, the following announcements were made:

• The Governor is asking all Ohioans to display the American Flag in their yards if they have them. We will get through this togethe...

A Message for Hudson Utility Customers

HUDSON, OH (March 19, 2020) – The coronavirus health emergency is likely to disrupt our daily lives for a while. Hudson is prepared to face this crisis and keep our utility services flowing to you around the clock.

Our first priority is the safet...

Coronavirus Update 3/18/20

During Governor DeWine’s daily press conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the following closures were announced in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus :

• Closure of barbershops, beauty salons, tattoo parlors, hair, and nail salons ...

The City of Hudson Now Operating Under a State of Emergency

HUDSON, OH (March 18, 2020) – In accordance with the activation of Hudson’s Emergency Operations Plan, Mayor Craig Shubert and City Manager Jane Howington signed a proclamation declaring that the City of Hudson operate under a state of...

Where Do I Go If I Think I Have COVID-19? When to Call Hudson EMS.

HUDSON, OH (March 17, 2020) – With the concern for coronavirus (COVID-19) growing in the community and throughout Summit County, we have received questions about what to do if you think you have COVID-19 and when to call Hudson EMS.

As more cases...

March 17, 2020 Primary Election is POSTPONED

Governor Mike DeWine and Dr. Amy Acton, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, issued an order to close all polling locations in Ohio on March 17, 2020 due to the risk of COVID-19 exposure by both voters and poll workers.

In response, Ohio Sec...

Governor DeWine Seeks to Postpone Primary Election Until June

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that he is recommending the state’s primaries, which are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 17, be postponed until June 2 to protect voters from the coronavirus pandemic. This is pending a court case, a...

Hudson Park Playgrounds, Ellsworth Meadows Close at Dusk

Beginning today, all City of Hudson park playgrounds and restrooms will close at dusk tonight and remain closed until further notice. Park trails remain open at this time. Ellsworth Meadows Golf Course also will close at dusk tonight and remain closed unt...

Tuesday's City Council Meeting Has Been Cancelled

Out of an abundance of caution for City Council and City staff in light of the Coronavirus outbreak, Tuesday evening’s City Council meeting has been cancelled. Council will reconvene Tuesday, April 7.

Hudson Woman Becomes Second Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case in Summit County

HUDSON, OH (March 15, 2020) – It has been reported on social media what appears to be the second Summit County case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Hudson. We are awaiting confirmation from Summit County Public Health. The Hudson resident is self-i...

SCPH Announces 1st Confirmed Coronavirus Case in County

Summit County Announces 1st Case of Corona Virus 3/13/20

Summit County Public Health has announced the first patient confirmed with COVID-19 in Summit County. The patient is a female in her 50s and is currently hospitalized. The patient had no known travel...

3/13/20 Coronavirus Update from the City of Hudson

HUDSON, OH (March 13, 2020) – As information continues to evolve concerning the coronavirus, COVID-19, we are constantly evaluating our actions to help protect the health and safety of our Hudson community. Our goal is to protect the health and ...

Hudson to Close Barlow Community Center & Community Rooms at City Hall

HUDSON, OH (March 12, 2020) – Effective immediately, the City of Hudson is closing Barlow Community Center and the community rooms available for rent in City Hall out of an abundance of caution due to the coronavirus. All activities scheduled fo...

Coronavirus Update from the City of Hudson 3/12/20

At this point, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Summit County or in Hudson, but the situation is changing daily.

Communication with our residents and businesses during this period is crucial. If a health emergency was to take place in Hudson,...

Coronavirus Update 2/28/20 - 3/11/20

Update 3/11/20

Governor Mike DeWine confirmed Ohio’s 4th case of COVID-19. The individual is a man, mid-50s, in Stark County. He has no travel history outside the US, which means we have a case of "community spread". 

Governor D...