Category: Summit County

Summit County buildings remain open with limited services

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County buildings will remain open but access to services will be limited on Friday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 5 in...

County Executive Shapiro announces the Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro is announcing the Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event from July 1 to July 30 during which residents...

County Executive and Council pass critical legislation before summer recess

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, June 27, County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council took legislative action on several important issues before heading into the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...