Category: Summit County

County Executive Shapiro reflects on $94 million community investments

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In the 22 months since the COVID-19 pandemic first reached Summit County in March 2020, County Executive Ilene Shapiro, in collaboration with...

Demolition Funds Available Through Summit County Land Bank

Summit County Land Bank Seeks Projects for Residential and Commercial Demolition Dollars AKRON, OH (December 14, 2021) — With the recent announcement of approximately $150...

Executive Shapiro announces Holiday Hounds and Festive Felines adoption event

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The month of December is chock-full of holidays, including National Mutt Day, International Day of Veterinary Medicine, and International Animal Rights Day....

Job and Family Services benefit system down for upgrades on Dec. 3

Ohio Benefits, the system Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) uses to determine eligibility and benefits, will be...

Summit County supports Small Business Saturday

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

Akron-Peninsula Road Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Road to Reopen on November 24, 2021

Peninsula, OH – Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Summit County Engineer Alan Brubaker, PE, PS, and Peninsula Mayor Dan Schneider are pleased to announce...

Summit County Animal Control open for adoptions, public interaction

Effective immediately, Summit County Animal Control is open for adoptions and public interaction. Please call 330-643-2845 to schedule an adoption or redemption appointment. Individuals interested in...

Summit County Animal Control temporarily suspending adoptions, public interaction

Effective immediately, Summit County Animal Control has temporarily suspended adoptions and public interaction due to staff illness. Individuals who have an adoption appointment scheduled for...

Summit County Animal Control now accepting volunteer applications

Beginning Friday, November 5, Summit County Animal Control will begin accepting applications for its new volunteer program. All individuals must apply for a volunteer...

County provides development funds for Grace House, I Promise Housing

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, October 26, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation authorizing $600,000 in federal HOME funds for Grace...

Statement from the Summit County Nonpartisan Fair Districting Commission on passing new County Council district boundaries

“The commission believes the new Summit County Council district boundaries are fair, adhere with the principles of the county charter, and abide by state...

Summit County Animal Control to hold National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month event

Beginning Monday, October 18, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is sponsoring a National Adopt a Shelter Dog adoption event at Summit County Animal Control,...

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...

Summit County Kicks Off Clear the Shelter Month with Adoption Event

Summit County Animal Control will launch its annual Clear the Shelter adoption month with a kickoff party August 2 from noon to 2 p.m....

Summit County Board of Elections now located at 1050 E. Tallmadge Ave. – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening to be held July 15...

The Summit County Board of Elections is now operating in its new home located at 1050 E. Tallmadge Ave. in Akron. Voters, candidates and...