Category: Summit County

County Executive Shapiro and Council recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed a resolution recognizing June 2 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and called...

Animal Control Hosting Volunteer Orientation On May 20

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro is inviting individuals interested in volunteering at Animal Control to attend a volunteer orientation on Saturday, May 20...

Akron Zoo To Celebrate Akron-Summit Age-Friendly Seal Of Approval Designation By BBB

On Friday, May 26 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. the Akron Zoo will become the first zoo in Ohio to receive an Age-Friendly Seal of Approval...

Summit County Celebrates Older Americans Month Age-Friendly, Senior Summit Events

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council are proud to declare the month of May as Older Americans Month, celebrating older...

Summit County Celebrates Mental Health Awareness, Foster Care Months

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council designated May as Mental Health Awareness Month and Foster Care Month, affirming the role...

County Executive Encourages Teens, Young Adults To Apply For 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 (SYEP) by...

Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education Hosts the 35th Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony

Due to the closures in Akron on April 18th The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education has rescheduled the 35th annual Akron-Summit Holocaust...

Animal Control Warns Community Of Payment Scam

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Animal Control staff was recently alerted to a text message scam targeting Summit County residents. Scammers are “spoofing” Animal Control’s...

County Executive And Vantage Aging Partner To Provide Free Pet Food And Supplies

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Animal Control recently partnered with Vantage Aging to provide free pet food and supplies to seniors...

Summit County declares April Autism Acceptance, Minority Health, Child Abuse Prevention Month

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On April 3, 2023 County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation declaring the month of April Autism Acceptance Month, Child...

County Executive Announces Safety Town Video Contest Winner

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is pleased to announce Morgan Beatty, a junior at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, is the winner of...

Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education Hosts the 35th Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony

The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education will hold the 35th annual Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony on April 18th, 2023 at...

Summit County Approves Emergency Food Aid Amid SNAP Funding Shortfall

Federal benefit gap leaves thousands of local families facing food insecurity Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council approved emergency legislation Oct. 27 authorizing...

Shapiro Addresses Federal Shutdown Impact on Summit County

County officials monitoring federally funded programs as government closure begins Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro released a statement Tuesday acknowledging the federal government shutdown and...

Summit County Launches Month-Long ‘Pup-kin Patch’ Dog Adoption Event

Summit County is making it easier to find a furry friend this fall with their "Pup-kin Patch" adoption event, slashing dog adoption fees from...

County Executive Shapiro Warns of Uptick in AI-Generated Scam Calls, Urges Caution

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro warned residents Wednesday about a dangerous new wave of AI-generated scam calls where fraudsters use voice cloning technology to...

Summit County Finance Team Wins Prestigious National Award

GFOA recognizes department's outstanding budget presentation for consecutive year The Summit County Finance and Budget Department has been honored with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award...