Category: Summit County
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Summit and Medina Counties Celebrate In-Demand Jobs Week May 4-8
The ninth annual In-Demand Jobs Week of Summit and Medina Counties, part of a statewide celebration of jobs, industries, and skills that are in-demand...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
