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...

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...

County Executive Shapiro announces “Rainy Days & Rescue Strays!”

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—April Showers bring May Flowers…and maybe even a furry friend to keep you company through these rainy spring days! No matter what...

Senior Summit 2026 Announces New Midweek Expo

Summit County, OH, April 2026—The Senior Summit Steering Committee announces a new chapter for the 2026 Senior Summit Conference and Expo, including a new...

Home Weatherization Assistance available to income-qualified residents countywide

Summit County offers help with lowering energy costs, including insulation, air sealing, furnace repair/replacement, and hot water tank repair/replacement, countywide through the Home Weatherization...

Public Safety Announcement: Sheriff Fatheree, Fraud Prevention, and National Scam Awareness

AKRON, Ohio – Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree is partnering with the National Sheriffs’ Association to lead a high-priority effort centered on fraud prevention...