Category: Summit County

Summit County recognizes elder abuse awareness, Alzheimer’s and brain awareness

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council recently passed a resolution declaring the month of June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month...

Summit County earns national recognition for opiate abatement, minority contractor programs

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently honored Summit County with awards for its collaborative work to abate the opioid epidemic and...

County Executive Shapiro honored with H. Peter Burg Award

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro received the H. Peter Burg Economic Development Leadership Award from the Greater...

Summit County Celebrates Older Americans Month

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council declared the month of May as Older Americans Month. The resolution recognizes the contributions...

Summit County Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council designated May as Mental Health Awareness Month, affirming the role of awareness in supporting...

County Executive supports Eviction Prevention Summit

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Thursday, April 28, 2022, County Executive Ilene Shapiro declared the week of April 25-29 Eviction Prevention Week in Summit County. County...

County Executive Shapiro announces National Pet Month Adoption Event

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In celebration of National Pet Month, County Executive Ilene Shapiro is reducing adoption costs at Summit County Animal Control and encouraging residents...

“Resident Rights Crisis” looms as Significant Quality Issues Impact Area Nursing Homes

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities, Summit County Council, and Summit County Probate Court to Ensure Access to Advocates, Quality...

Executive Shapiro Celebrates Public Safety Telecommunications Week

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Sunday, April 10 marked the beginning of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and County Executive Ilene Shapiro is inviting residents to join...

County receives $900,000 from sale of Cleveland-Massillon Rd property

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s office recently finalized the sale of a former Development Disabilities Board location for $900,000. The nearly eight-acre...

Summit County Declares April Autism Acceptance, Child Abuse Prevention Month

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, March 28, County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation declaring the month of April 2022 Autism Acceptance Month...

Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education Hosts the 34th Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony

The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education will hold the 34th annual Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony on April 26th, 2022, at...

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...