Category: Summit County

Summit County Accepts Peninsula Into Sewer District

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council accepted the Village of Peninsula into the Summit County Metropolitan Sewer District at Monday’s...

Tanker Explosion in Town Causes Road Closures

Update: As of  January 28, 2024 10:15 a.m., State Route 8 southbound is still closed. The ramp to Interstate 271 north is open. On January...

Summit County Child Support Collects $60 Million from Indicted Parents

Prosecutor Walsh committed to supporting children and fighting for families AKRON, Ohio (Thursday, January 11, 2024) – Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh announced today...

County Executive Shapiro welcomes County Clerk of Courts Tavia Galonski

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is excited to welcome Tavia Galonski as the new Summit County Clerk of Courts. Galonski was appointed...

Summit County Animal Control Is “Wacko For Flacco”, Offering $15 Adoptions

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—It’s official, the cats and dogs at the Summit County Dawg Pound (Animal Control) are wacko for Flacco! In honor of the...

Summit County Receives $2 Million Grant To Protect Residents From Lead Exposure

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro is pleased to announce Summit County is one of 53 grantees selected to receive funding to protect families...

Fiscal Officer Scalise Announces Firewood Regulations

AKRON, OHIO– Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is reminding consumers as cooler weather approaches, they should be alert when purchasing...

Celebrate the “Pawlidays” with Summit County Animal Control

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is inviting the community to celebrate the “Pawlidays” with Animal Control this holiday season! The Pawlidays adoption...

Summit County Animal Control celebrates one year of the Community Pet Food Pantry

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Animal Control are celebrating one year of the Community Pet Food Pantry! The Pantry started in...

First Home First Loan Applications Now Open

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is pleased to announce applications for the First Home First Loan program are now being accepted. The...

Animal Control Sponsoring Pets For Vets Adoptions In November

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro is pleased to announce Animal Control is partnering with Pay It Forward for Pets to sponsor its Pets...

Public Access To Tallmadge Ave. Offices Temporarily Restricted

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Public access to 1040 E Tallmadge Ave. in Akron is currently restricted due to building maintenance. Offices affected include OhioMeansJobs Summit County,...

Summit County Board of Elections now located at 1050 E. Tallmadge Ave. – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening to be held July 15...

The Summit County Board of Elections is now operating in its new home located at 1050 E. Tallmadge Ave. in Akron. Voters, candidates and...

County Executive Shapiro Announces “Dog Days of Summer” Adoption Promotion

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Dog Days of Summer are here and in Summit County, we are feeling the heat! But nothing cools down a hot...

Second Half 2024 Real Estate Tax Bills in the Mail — Due July 18, 2025

Akron, Ohio – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE, has announced that  second half 2024 real estate tax bills will be...

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro Testifies in Opposition to HB 309 and HB 335

June 11, 2025 — Today, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro provided detailed testimony before the Ohio House Ways and Means Committee opposing House Bills...

Summit County Executive, Prosecutor, Sheriff host Outsmart the Scam event

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich, Sheriff Kandy Fatheree, and County Councilwoman Bethany McKenney, are holding an “Outsmart the Scam Workshop” on...