Category: Summit County

Summit County Observes Stormwater Awareness Week

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Engineer Alan Brubaker are recognizing the 6th Annual Stormwater Awareness Week from October 1-7, stressing...

County Executive Shapiro Honored With Kiwanis Community Advocate Award

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro was honored to receive the Downtown Akron Kiwanis Community Advocate Award this morning. She received the award at...

County Executive, County Engineer Receive Urban Conservation Award

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Last week, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Engineer Alan Brubaker received the 2023 Urban Conservation Award from the Summit Soil...

Summit County Joins Power A Clean Future, Commits To Sustainable Practices

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council affirmed the County’s ongoing commitment to carbon reduction and sustainable practices on Monday night with...

Lessons of the Holocaust: How Hatred Turns to Violence Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Educators’ Seminar

The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education will hold a Holocaust Seminar on “Lessons of the Holocaust: How Hatred Turns to Violence.” This...

County Executive Shapiro Announces Fall In Love With Your New Pet Adoption Event

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The leaves are turning, football season has begun, and we are seeing mums all over town. Sounds like it is time to...

County Observes Welcoming Week, Celebrates Immigrants And New Citizens

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council are celebrating Welcoming Week and highlighting the role of immigrants, refugees, and new citizens...

2nd Annual Senior Day To Be Held At The Akron Art Museum

(Summit County, Ohio- September 2023) – Seniors are invited to a free day of art and resources at the Akron Art Museum on Tuesday,...

County Executive Shapiro Steps Up for Stand Down

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Shapiro is proud to announce a contribution of $10,000 to support the Summit County Stand Down and its mission to...

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...

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...

County Executive encourages teens to apply for Summer Youth Employment Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and her Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) are excited to announce the return...