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Posted on: July 23, 2020

Clark County I-70/Ohio 41 gateway and fairgrounds to get facelift

SPRINGFIELD, OH (JULY 23, 2020) ─ The Board of Clark County Commissioners and the Clark County Agricultural Society are working together to give a facelift to Champions Park, which hosts the historic Clark County Fair each July.

The fairgrounds entrance an...

Posted on: July 15, 2020

Commission Office to relocate to Springview Government Center

SPRINGFIELD, OHIO (JULY 15, 2020) — The Board of Clark County Commissioners will close its office on the fifth floor of the Clark County Municipal Courthouse at 1 p.m. Aug. 5 to move to the recently renovated third floor of the Springview Govern...

Posted on: July 16, 2020

Engineer’s Office to host online open house for comments on proposed roundabout

SPRINGFIELD, OHIO (JULY 15, 2020) — The Clark County Engineer’s Office is hosting an online open house to provide the public with an opportunity to review proposed improvements to the intersection of Selma Pike and E. Possum Road, whic...

Posted on: July 6, 2020

Redemption shows importance of licensing, microchipping

A dog missing for nearly a month was recently reunited with its owner thanks to the Clark County Dog Warden’s Office. Gucci was missing from her Columbus area home when the Clark County Dog Warden’s Office found her near the campground...

Posted on: July 7, 2020

Community and Economic Development, Personnel departments to re-open Thursday

SPRINGFIELD, OHIO (JULY 7, 2020) — The Clark County Community and Economic Development Department and the Clark County Personnel Department, located at the Springview Government Center, 3130 E. Main St. in Springfield, will re-open to the public...

Posted on: June 26, 2020

Commissioners break ground on Clark County 9-1-1 Communications Center

The Board of Clark County Communications broke ground on a new 9-1-1 Communications Center on Wednesday, June 24 in Springfield.

“We’re excited to get this project underway,” said Commissioner Rick Lohnes. “The new f...

Posted on: June 18, 2020

Clark County Treasurer’s Office recommends alternative payment options

SPRINGFIELD, OH (JUNE 18, 2020) ─ Clark County Treasurer Michelle Harris is encouraging residents to use alternative methods to pay their 2019 real estate tax bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clark County real estate tax bills were mailed to property ow...

Posted on: June 10, 2020

Commission office to reduce hours on Friday afternoons

The Clark County Commission Office, located on the fifth floor of the Clark County Municipal Courthouse, 50 E. Columbia St., will close at 1 p.m. on Friday afternoons starting June 12 for the remainder of 2020. The reduction in hours will accommodate staf...

Posted on: June 5, 2020

Clark County Sheriff's Office awards grants to local organizations

Clark County Sheriff Deborah K. Burchett on June 5 disbursed $19,475.00 in grant awards to seven local 501(c)3 organizations/applicants that provide services in Clark County, Ohio.

The applicants chosen for Community Trust Fund Grants include:

• Sp...

Posted on: May 29, 2020

Clark County Juvenile Detention Center monitoring multiple positive COVID-19 cases

SPRINGFIELD, OH (May 29, 2020) – The Clark County Juvenile Detention Center is monitoring multiple positive cases of COVID-19, including four employees and one youth, at its detention facility in downtown Springfield.

The positive youth has no sh...

Posted on: May 21, 2020

Springview Government Center to reduce hours on Friday afternoons

The Springview Government Center, 3130 E. Main St., will close at 1 p.m. on Friday afternoons starting May 22 for the remainder of 2020 to accommodate staffing issues caused by furloughs during this unprecedented situation. The building will be open from ...

Posted on: May 11, 2020

More Clark County offices scheduled to reopen May 11

SPRINGFIELD, OH (May 8, 2020) – Several Clark County offices, including commission departments located at the Springview Government Center, will re-open to the public on Monday, May 11 with social distancing guidelines in place to better serve b...

Posted on: May 1, 2020

Backgrounder: Clark County COVID-19 Closures and Updates

Dog Shelter, Solid Waste District to resume normal operations May 4

SPRINGFIELD, OH — Several Clark County offices will re-open to the public next week with social distancing guidelines in p...

Posted on: February 28, 2020

County seeking electric, gas aggregation program in five townships

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Feb. 24, 2020) – The Board of Clark County Commissioners will ask voters in five townships to approve the inclusion of an electric and natural gas governmental aggregation program at the polls on March 17. Electric and natural ...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: February 20, 2020

Packaging foam recycling available at Clark County Solid Waste District

Packaging foam recycling is now available at the Clark County Solid Waste District West Recycling Station, 1620 W. Main St. in Springfield, thanks to a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.The Solid Waste District also looking to partner wi...

Posted on: January 22, 2020

Commissioners approve $195.3M budget, including $49.4M general fund

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Jan. 22, 2020) – The Board of Clark County Commissioners approved a $195.3 million budget for 2020, including a $49.4 million general fund, at its meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The budget also included about $145.9 million in s...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: November 27, 2019

2020 Dog licenses on sale until Jan. 31, 2020

Clark County Auditor John S. Federer announced that the 2020 Clark County Dog Tags will go on sale beginning December 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020. Three-year or permanent (lifetime of dog) licenses are available for dog(s) in addition to the tradit...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: October 17, 2019

Harris hired as Community and Economic Development Director

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Oct. 17, 2019) – The Board of Clark County Commissioners recently promoted Ethan Harris to serve as Director of the Clark County Community and Economic Development department. “I’m excited to continue the wo...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: May 13, 2019

A.B. Graham renovations to begin in September, offices temporarily relocating

SPRINGFIELD, OH (May 13, 2019) – The $2.5 million interior renovation project at the historic A.B. Graham Building is expected to begin in September, relocating several Clark County offices to the Bushnell Building, 14 E. Main St. Four Clark Co...

Posted on: December 12, 2019

Deadline for new Homestead and Owner Occupancy applications set for Dec. 31

The 2019 tax year Homestead Exemption enrollment period for Real Property ends Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Applications must be filed in the Auditor’s Office on or before the deadline. Applicants must be 65 years of age or older OR be...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: August 7, 2019

Auditor's Office releases 2019 Clark County property values

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 7, 2019) -- Clark County Auditor John S. Federer’s office will be sending out the first of three mailers to property owners which will contain important information about property value and the 2019 Property Reappraisal. &...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: July 11, 2019

Solid Waste Policy Committee to host meeting

The Clark County Solid Waste Policy Committee and Technical Advisory Council will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, in the board room of the Clark County Combined Health District, 529 E. Home Rd. For information, call 521-2020.

Posted on: June 25, 2019

Clark County offices to close July 4 and 5

SPRINGFIELD, OH (June 25, 2019) – Clark County offices will be closed July 4 and 5 for the Independence Day holiday. The county will be closed for the July 4 holiday. The Board of Clark County Commissioners recently approved additional personal...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: June 20, 2019

Conscious Connect, Waddle, Lowrey duo named Clark County Luminaries

SPRINGFIELD, OH (June 20, 2019) – Three local citizens and a non-profit organization have been designated Luminaries by the Board of Clark County Commissioners for their efforts in shining a positive light on the community. The Clark County Lum...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: May 31, 2019

Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation celebrating five years of beautification, rehabilitation

SPRINGFIELD, OH (May 31, 2019) – The Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation is celebrating its five-year anniversary this month. The corporation, also known as the Clark County Land Bank, was formed in May of 2014 as a way of acquiring bli...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: May 15, 2019

Clark County Tomato Project to educate residents about recycling, growing plants

SPRINGFIELD, OH (May 15, 2019) – The Clark County Solid Waste District and Keep Clark County Beautiful are partnering on a container garden project that will allow residents to take home free tomato plants to educate the community about the impa...

Posted on: May 7, 2019

OhioMeansJobs Clark County educating eighth graders for Ohio's In-Demand Jobs Week

SPRINGFIELD, OH (May 7, 2019) – OhioMeanJobs Clark County, the Chamber of Greater Springfield and the Springfield-Clark Career Technical Center are partnering to educate eighth grade students about career readiness as part of Ohio’s In...Read on...

Posted on: March 4, 2019

Suicide prevention training offered to Clark County employees

SPRINGFIELD, OH (March 4, 2019) – The Board of Clark County Commissioners and the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Clark, Greene and Madison Counties partnered to provide suicide prevention training sessions to more than 80 county employees l...Read on...

Posted on: February 20, 2019

Clark County Auditor's Office honored for excellence in financial reporting

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Clark County by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certifi...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: January 11, 2019

Commissioners appoint Daniel P. Driscoll to the role of Acting Prosecuting Attorney

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Jan. 11, 2018) – The Board of Clark County Commissioners appointed Daniel P. Driscoll to the role of Acting Prosecuting Attorney at an emergency meeting on Friday morning.Driscoll will replace Andy Wilson, who resigned from his...Read on...

Posted on: December 27, 2018

Commissioners contribute $1 million for downtown parking garage project

SPRINGFIELD, OH (DEC. 27, 2018) – The Board of Clark County Commissioners finalized its partnership with the city of Springfield for its downtown parking garage, contributing $1 million to the project at Thursday’s meeting.“...Read on...

Posted on: December 21, 2018

Clerk of Court’s Office to return $1 million in excess funding

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Dec. 21, 2018) – Clark County Clerk of Courts Melissa Tuttle will return $1 million in excess funding to the Board of Clark County Commissioners to help fund the 9-1-1 dispatch center project. Tuttle’s office will pro...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: December 12, 2018

Gorby, McKee, Templeton named Clark County Luminaries

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Dec. 12, 2018) – Three local citizens have been designated Luminaries by the Board of Clark County Commissioners for their efforts in shining a positive light on the community. The three Clark County Luminaries – Enon...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: November 29, 2018

Board of Elections to host voting equipment demonstrations

SPRINGFIELD (NOV. 29, 2018) -- The Clark County Board of Elections is planning to replace its aging voting equipment and will host demonstrations from four vendors in December, the culmination of a long process of securing funding and evaluating certified...Read on...

Posted on: November 26, 2018

2019 Dog Tag sales begin Dec. 1

Clark County Auditor John S. Federer announced that the 2019 Clark County Dog Tags will go on sale Dec. 1 through Jan. 31, 2019. Three-year or permanent (lifetime of dog) licenses are available for dogs, in addition to the traditional one-year license. ...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: November 21, 2018

Clark County DJFS and Clark State partner to bring services directly to students

November 21, 2018 (Springfield, OH) – Clark State Community College and the Clark County Department of Job and Family Services/OhioMeansJobs have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which will allow CCDJFS to provide services to stu...

Posted on: November 7, 2018

November is Adoption Awareness Month in Clark County

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Oct. 31, 2018) – The Board of Clark County Commissioners and the Clark County Department of Job and Family Services Family and Children’s Services Division are observing National Adoption Awareness Month this November....Read on...

Posted on: November 2, 2018

Clark County awarded $400K grant to improve Galewood Drive in New Carlisle

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Oct. 31, 2018) – Clark County was recently awarded more than $400,000 in competitive grant money to make improvements to a portion of Galewood Drive in New Carlisle.

The money will be used to repave about 1,500 feet of the roadwa...

Posted on: October 15, 2018

Clark County Sheriff's Office to host National Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 27

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the DEA on National Drug Take Back Day, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. The Clark County Sheriff's Office will have staff at the front of our East District Office, 3130 ...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: October 11, 2018

Clark County joins Stepping Up Ohio project

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Oct. 11, 2018) – Clark County has joined in the nationwide battle to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in local jails. The Board of Clark County Commissioners approved a resolution on Oct. 10 joining the Ohio St...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: September 28, 2018

$232K state grant to pave township roads, promote fair housing in Clark County

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Sept. 28, 2018) – A state grant will be used to pave two township roads and promote fair housing in Clark County next year.

The Board of Clark County Commissioners approved a federal Community Development Block Grant in the amo...

Posted on: September 25, 2018

Clark County EMA to perform technical study on Tillie Lane flooding

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Sept. 25, 2018) – The Clark County Emergency Management Agency recently received an $11,000 grant from the federal government to perform a technical study on possible measures to eliminate repeated flooding issues on Tillie Lane...

Posted on: September 19, 2018

Commissioners sell 4.5-acre armory property to Clark County Land Bank

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Sept. 19, 2018) – The Board of Clark County Commissioners has sold the nearly 4.5-acre former National Guard armory property at 4400 Laybourne Road to the Clark County Land Reutilization Corp. for $1 in an effort to redevelop th...Read on...

Posted on: September 18, 2018

South Charleston Recycling Station to be relocated

The South Charleston Recycling Station will be removed from its current location starting Sept. 14 due to a construction project in the area.

The Clark County Solid Waste District will be relocating the station to another site to be determined in the nex...

Posted on: September 18, 2018

Auditor's Office to release more than $1 million to local authorities

Clark County Auditor John S. Federer recently authorized a release of more than $1 million from the Auditor’s “Real Estate Assessment (REA) Fund” to the various taxing authorities within Clark County. Federer authorized a s...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: September 12, 2018

Commission approves funding for new dispatch center, A.B. Graham renovations

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Sept. 13, 2018) – The Board of Clark County Commissioners will begin several capital improvement projects in 2019, including constructing a new 9-1-1 communications center and completing renovations to the A.B. Graham building. ...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: September 10, 2018

Clark County receives strong credit rating from Moody’s

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Sept. 10, 2018) – Moody's Investors Service recently assigned an Aa2 rating to Clark County, the company wrote last week. About $10 million in upcoming bonds will be used to finance renovations at the county administrative offi...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: August 29, 2018

Berry, Chilton, Crew named Clark County Luminaries

SPRINGFIELD, OH (JULY 30, 2018) – Three Clark County residents have been designated Luminaries by the Board of Clark County Commissioners for their efforts in shining a positive light on the community.

The three Clark County Luminaries &ndash...Read on...

Posted on: August 9, 2018

Clark County, Springfield agencies collaborate to plant sunflower field

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Aug. 9, 2018) – A cooperative effort to bring some sunshine to an abandoned industrial site is beginning to blossom on the southwest side of Springfield. This week, the first bloom appeared in a sunflower field in the 500 block ...

Posted on: August 6, 2018

Clark County to host Bicentennial Farm Tour Aug. 25

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Aug. 6, 2018) – Clark County will be hosting a free Bicentennial Farms tour from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 to help commemorate the county’s rich agricultural history as part of its Bicentennial celebration this yea...Read on...

Posted on: August 6, 2018

Springfield-Clark County TCC to host CarFit event

SPRINGFIELD, OH (Aug. 6, 2018) – The Clark County-Springfield Transportation Coordinating Committee is hosting an event to ensure residents are properly secured in their vehicles. A CarFit event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at the...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: July 31, 2018

Clark County LEPC to host training event Aug. 3

SPRINGFIELD, OH (July 31, 2018) – The Clark County Local Emergency Planning Committee is hosting a training event at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3 in the parking lot of Springfield Regional Medical Center, 100 Medical Center Dr. in Springfield. The tra...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: July 30, 2018

Luminary designation will recognize citizens who shine bright in Clark County

SPRINGFIELD, OH (JULY 30, 2018) – A recognition program created by the Board of Clark County Commissioners will honor residents who shine bright to better our community each and every day. The Clark County Luminary designation will be awarded a...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: July 26, 2018

Commissioners approve fourth deputy for school safety pilot program

SPRINGFIELD, OH (JULY 26, 2018) – A school safety pilot program will bring a dedicated Clark County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer into the Clark-Shawnee Local School District during the 2018-2019 school year.

The Clark Count...

Posted on: July 25, 2018

$636K grant will provide services to ex-offenders in Clark County

SPRINGFIELD, OH (JULY 25, 2018) – A $636,000 federal grant will provide job training and other services for recent offenders ages 25 and older through the Clark County Reentry Coalition.

“This will help return a strugg...

Posted on: July 6, 2018

Commissioners approve third deputy for school safety pilot program

SPRINGFIELD,OH (JULY 6, 2018) – A school safety pilot program will bring a dedicated Clark
County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer into the Northwestern Local SchoolDistrict during the 2018-2019 school year.

The Clark County ...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: July 5, 2018

Clark County Land Bank to demolish 100th blighted structure

The Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation will be demolishing its 100th blighted property at 9:30 a.m., Friday, July 13, at 1615 Woodward Ave. in Springfield. A celebration will be held before the event, including a presentation by local leaders and...Read on...

Posted on: June 19, 2018

Commissioners approve $1.3 million road resurfacing project

SPRINGFIELD, OH (JUNE 18, 2018) – About 18 miles of roadways in Clark County will be repaired this summer as part of a $1.3 million resurfacing project, according to the Clark County Engineer’s Office.The Board of Clark County Commiss...Read on...

Posted on: June 18, 2018

Clark County Auditor John Federer receives Continuing Education Award

Clark County Auditor John S. Federer is a recipient of the “Distinguished County Auditor” award, presented by the County Auditors’ Association of Ohio (CAAO). The award recognizes County Auditors who have Mr...

Posted on: June 13, 2018

Building and Grounds renovating cells at Clark County Jail

SPRINGFIELD, OH (JUNE 12, 2018) – A $10,000 renovation project at the Clark County Jail is being completed this summer by the Clark County Building and Grounds department.It’s the first jail renovation completed by the department in a...Read on...

Posted on: June 13, 2018

Springfield-Clark County TCC to promote cycling safety at KidsFest

SPRINGFIELD, OH (JUNE 13, 2018) – The Clark County-Springfield Transportation Coordinating Committee will give away 400 bicycle helmets to children ages 3 through 16 to encourage cycling safety this weekend.The giveaway will be held during the ...Read on...

Posted on: June 4, 2018

Common Pleas Clerk’s Office to implement new case management system

The Clerk of Clark County
Common Pleas Court Legal Division will be closed Wednesday, June 20 through Friday,June 22 as part of its conversion to a new, grant-funded case management
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The clerk’s office recently received a $207,000 technol...

Posted on: May 25, 2018

Clark County Law Day 2018

The 2018 Clark County Law Day ceremony was held on May 25 in downtown Springfield. For photos and a short video from the event, click here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clarkcountyohio/albums/72157696650297374 Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: May 23, 2018

Clark County to partner with Springfield on parking garage project

SPRINGFIELD, OH (MAY 23, 2018) – The Board of Clark County Commissioners will partner with the city of Springfield on its downtown parking garage proposal, agreeing to contribute up to $1 million to the project. “This is an important ...

Posted on: May 21, 2018

Clark County Solid Waste District to change office hours

SPRINGFIELD, OH (MAY 21, 2018) -- The Clark County Solid Waste District, 1602 West Main St., will have new office hours starting Monday, June 4. The office will be open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office will close for lunch ...

Posted on: May 1, 2018

Bicentennial Bash photos

Check out the red carpet photos of all the historical costumes from the Bicentennial Bash on Friday, April 27, at the Clark County Ohio Flickr page.

Link: www.flickr.com/photos/clarkcountyohio A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for their effort in ...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: May 17, 2018

Clark County Engineer's Office wins state ODOT award

SPRINGFIELD, OH (MAY 17, 2018) -- The Clark County Engineer’s Office was honored at the 2nd Annual Civil Rights Transportation Symposium, held in Columbus on April 10 and 11 by the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Division ...

Posted on: April 25, 2018

Clark County may spend $70K to place more deputies in local schools

SPRINGFIELD, OH (APRIL 25, 2018) – A school safety pilot program could bring more Clark County Sheriff’s Office school resource officers into local school buildings during the 2018-2019 school year. The Clark County Sheriff’...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: April 19, 2018

Clark County Auditor’s Office releases new GIS tool

SPRINGFIELD, OH (APRIL 19, 2018) – The Clark County Auditor’s Office has launched a new Development Contacts List -- a tool designed to help citizens with contact information regarding the developing or updating of their prope...

Posted on: April 18, 2018

Ohio EPA awards $250K grant for composting facility

SPRINGFIELD, OH (APRIL 18, 2018) – The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded a $250,000 grant to construct an odor-free composting facility in Clark County near downtown Springfield. Clark County Commissioners accepted the grant...Read on... Clark County News and Information

Posted on: April 17, 2018

Clark County Solid Waste District promoting recycling awareness

SPRINGFIELD, OH (APRIL 17, 2018) – The Clark County Solid Waste District recently purchased three permanent billboards to increase recycling awareness in Clark County.The billboards will be placed at three different Clark County-owned propertie...Read on...