Category: Summit County

Summit County Community Development Invested Over $2 Million In Local Housing In 2022

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Community Development invested $2,194,500 in local housing in 2022. Using federal and state funds designated...

Federal Government to end SNAP Emergency Allotments after February

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In March 2020, due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Congress temporarily increased benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Recent...

County Executive Shapiro congratulates Council President Sims and Vice President Darrow

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—At the first Summit County Council meeting of 2023, Council Member Veronica Sims (District 5) was elected by her peers to serve...

Summit County Animal Control Provided Services To Nearly 1200 Animals In 2022

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In 2022, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Division of Animal Control provided services and care to 1191 cats and dogs. In keeping...

County Executive Encourages Residents To Make Fraud-Free Resolutions

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is encouraging residents to take steps in 2023 to safeguard their finances and personal information from fraudsters...

Summit County Animal Control Hosting “Pawlidays” Pet Food Giveaway

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County residents are invited to join County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Animal Control on Tuesday, December 20 from 5:00—7:00...

County Executive And Environmental Design Group High Speed Fiber Study Receives Award

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro is pleased to announce the Summit County Job Hubs & Opportunity Zones High Speed Feasibility Study, completed earlier...

Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education 35th Annual Arts and Writing Contest Lest We Forget: Preserving the Record of the Holocaust

The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education will coordinate the 35th year of the Akron-Summit Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest. The theme this...

Summit County EMA Secures Over $600,000 In Homeland Security Grants For Regional Partners

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Earlier this month, the Summit County Emergency Management Agency was awarded $636,612 in Homeland Security grants for eight regional projects. These grants...

County Executive And Animal Control’s Free Pet Food Giveaway Serves 159 Animals

Yesterday, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and her Animal Control staff teamed up to provide free pet food for 159 animals during the Community...

Summit County Celebrates Small Business Saturday, Encourages Residents To Shop Local

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In recognition of Summit County’s vibrant small business community, County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation declaring November 26 “Small...

Celebrate the “Pawlidays” at Summit County Animal Control’s Community Kickoff Event

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County residents are invited to join County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Animal Control on Wednesday, November 16 from 5:00-7:00pm...

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...

Teen Shot Saturday Night in Summit County Fairgrounds Parking Lot

17-year-old hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after shooting A 17-year-old male was shot in the parking lot of the Summit County Fairgrounds Saturday night after...