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 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...