Category: Summit County

Summit County recognizes Juneteenth

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council are proud to observe Juneteenth this year as an official federal and local holiday....

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...

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...