Category: Summit County

FISCAL OFFICER KRISTEN M. SCALISE RECOGNIZED WITH AWARD OF FINANCIAL REPORTING ACHIEVEMENT

Akron, Ohio, April 3rd, 2024 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased  to announce that the Certificate of Achievement...

Summit County recognizes Autism Acceptance, Child Abuse Prevention, Minority Health Months in April

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed three resolutions yesterday declaring April to be Autism Acceptance Month, Minority Health Month, and...

Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education Hosts the 36th Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony

The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education will hold the 36th annual Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony on May 7, 2024 at...

County Executive encourages teens and employers to join Summer Youth Employment Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is encouraging teens and young adults to apply for the annual Summer Youth Employment Program...

The Lippman School, partners announce performances of “Ziibin Bemidjiwan: The River Flows” on May 18, 19

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Lippman School is proud to announce the world premiere of an original work, “Ziibin Bemidjiwan: The River Flows,” by Pangea World...

Summit Reworks: Campaign Signs

Ever wonder what to do with your campaign signs after an election? ReWorks offers Summit County residents and businesses the opportunity to recycle them...

COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE VALUATION OF REAL ESTATE DUE MONDAY, April 1 2024

Akron, Ohio, March 18, 2024 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE  reminds taxpayers that the deadline to file a complaint...

Attempt to Locate

On March 17, 2024, an inmate from the Summit County Jail walked away from a work detail. The Deputy supervising the detail maintained security...

County encouraging residents to apply for lead removal program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro is encouraging residents to apply for her office’s new Lead Safe Ohio program. The program funds lead removal...

County Executive announces scholarship opportunity for students seeking public service careers

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is excited to promote a $2,000 scholarship opportunity to high school seniors passionate about a future career...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...