Category: Summit County

County Executive and Council observe Preparedness, Recovery Months

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Shapiro and County Council passed legislation recognizing September as Preparedness Month and Recovery Month. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...

Community Leaders Highlight Work To Combat Overdoses, Encourage Treatment And Recovery

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—This morning, County Executive Ilene Shapiro joined community leaders for a panel discussion on Overdose Awareness Day to honor and remember those...

Real Estate Tax Relief Available To Victims Of Recent Storm

Akron, Ohio, August 29, 2023 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that real estate tax relief will be...

Family Promise And Community Partners Cut Ribbon At First Survive To Thrive Home

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Wednesday, August 23, Family Promise of Summit County cut the ribbon on the first home of its newly formed Survive to...

Ohiomeansjobs Summit County To Host Hiring Event For Residents Impacted By Yellow Layoffs

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Executive Director Christine Marshall of OhioMeansJobs Summit County is promoting a hiring event for residents impacted by layoffs at Yellow, which declared...

County Supports Gorge Dam Removal With $250,000 Grant

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation on Monday to provide $250,000 to support the removal of the Gorge...

Ohio Education Association, Summit County Executive Unveil New Historical Marker Celebrating OEA’s Local Roots And Continued Legacy Of Public Education Advocacy

AKRON, Ohio – August 11, 2023 – The state’s newest Ohio Historical Marker is now on full display for the public outside the Summit...

County Observes Immunization Awareness Month, Encourages Vaccination

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Ilene Shapiro and County Council declared the month of August as Immunization Awareness Month, recognizing the importance of immunization in...

Fiscal Officer Scalise Announces New Property Value Notices To Be Mailed

Akron, Ohio, August 1, 2023 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce that the 2023 triennial update...

Summit County Animal Control To Hold Clear The Shelter Adoption Event

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Beginning Tuesday, August 1, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro will launch Summit County Animal Control’s Clear the Shelter Adoption Event! Clear the...

Second Half 2023 Manufactured Home Tax Bills Due July 31

AKRON, OHIO – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind manufactured homeowners that second half 2023 real estate...

Second Half 2022 Real Estate Tax Bills Due July 14, 2023

AKRON, OHIO – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind property owners that second half 2022 real estate...

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...