Category: Summit County

County Executive Shapiro raises awareness of government imposter scams

Today, March 7, is the fourth annual Slam the Scam Day, a part of National Consumer Protection Week. The public awareness campaign seeks to...

Job and Family Services, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and Summit County Public Health provide food and formula to families in need

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro's Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) recently partnered with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and Summit County...

Summit County Sheriff’s Office: Missing Child – Located

On February 28, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an 8th grade student from R.B. Chamberlin Middle School in Twinsburg was reported missing. Maria Maaz-Ba,...

Summit County Sheriff’s Office: Arrest made in Cat Poisoning Investigation

On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Summit County Sheriff's Office received a report of an individual placing bowls of suspected antifreeze at various locations...

Summit County Celebrates Women’s History, DD Awareness Month

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed a resolution declaring March Women’s History Month and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. In the...

Summit County Sheriff’s Office: Missing Child – Update

On February 28, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an 8th grade student from R.B. Chamberlin Middle School in Twinsburg Township was reported missing. Maria...

County Executive Shapiro Named Executive of the Year by NSME

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Last night, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro received the Executive of the Year award at the 52nd Annual Accent on Excellence Event...

Direction Home Now Accepting Referrals To County-Funded Aging in Place Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities are pleased to announce their new joint...

First Half 2023 Real Estate Tax Bills Due February 29, 2024

AKRON, OHIO – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind  property owners that first half 2023 real estate...

Summit County Sheriff’s Office: Traffic Crash in Twinsburg Township (UPDATED)

On Saturday, February 17, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Summit County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-car crash on I480 in Twinsburg Township. The...

First Half 2024 Manufactured Home Tax Bills In The Mail, Due March 1st 2024

Akron, Ohio, February 2, 2024 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that first half 2024 manufactured homes tax bills...

Summit County Celebrates Black History Month

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation declaring February 2024 to be Black History Month in Summit County. Residents...

County Graphic Designer wins Akron American Advertising Award

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is proud to announce that graphic designer Marc Smith Jr. was awarded a Silver ADDY at the...

County Executive Shapiro announces You Lucky Dog! adoption event at Animal Control

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— At Summit County Animal Control, countless lost dogs are reunited with their relieved owners each week. While those happy reunions are...

Holiday Feature: SCCS Collection Drive, Shapiro’s Staff Donations, Foster Children Support

RELATED: Starting a business in Akron? Here are your resources. Summit County effort helps brighten the holidays for more than 800 children, including those in the...

Summit County Issues Firewood Buying Guidelines as Winter Approaches

Fiscal officer reminds consumers of cord measurements, invoice requirements and prohibited sales terms Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise is reminding residents to verify...

Summit County Holiday Giving Programs Spotlight Meals, Toys, and Homeless Outreach

Shapiro highlights nonprofits helping seniors, kids, and those overcoming homelessness SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio – Let’s build an article around the focus keyword “Summit County holiday giving...