Category: Summit County
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Summit County Expands Building Standards Services to Norton with New Local Office Planned
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Effective May 26, 2026, the Summit County Division of Building Standards will assume responsibility for State of Ohio required building code enforcement...
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Senior Summit Expo & Professional Conference Connects Older Adults, Caregivers, and Professionals with Resources Across Summit County
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Office and the Summit County Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) partnered with community organizations...
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New Fraud Protection Feature Coming to SNAP EBT Cards May 13
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Beginning May 13, a new fraud protection feature will be added to SNAP EBT cards, including Summer EBT/Sun Bucks cards, to...
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Executive Shapiro, Animal Control launch “May I Go Home with You?” – Adoption event
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On any given day at Summit County Animal Control, there are about 85-90 dogs on average awaiting the next chapter of their...
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Summit and Medina Counties Celebrate In-Demand Jobs Week May 4-8
The ninth annual In-Demand Jobs Week of Summit and Medina Counties, part of a statewide celebration of jobs, industries, and skills that are in-demand...
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New Report Shows Concerning Rise in Domestic Violence-Related Fatalities in Summit County
(Akron, OH) In partnership with the Summit County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee, Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center has released its 2025 Domestic...
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Summit County Celebrates America’s 250th with Heritage Tree Planting
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County marked both Earth Day and the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a ceremonial Heritage Tree planting today at the Perkins...
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Community Update: Humane Society Apology, Ongoing Animal Investigations, and Legal Custody Clarity
MACEDONIA, Ohio – The Humane Society of Summit County (HSSC) recently issued a formal apology and update regarding a distressing situation involving two dogs...
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County and Historical Society to Plant Heritage Tree to Commemorate Nation’s 250th Anniversary
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — County Executive Ilene Shapiro and the Summit County Historical Society, in partnership with America 250-Ohio and Davey Tree, will host...
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County Executive encourages teens to apply for Summer Youth Employment Program
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and her Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) are excited to announce the return...
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County Executive Shapiro announces “Rainy Days & Rescue Strays!”
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—April Showers bring May Flowers…and maybe even a furry friend to keep you company through these rainy spring days! No matter what...
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Senior Summit 2026 Announces New Midweek Expo
Summit County, OH, April 2026—The Senior Summit Steering Committee announces a new chapter for the 2026 Senior Summit Conference and Expo, including a new...
