Category: Summit County

County Racism as a Public Health Crisis committee presents Phase II findings

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The special review committee convened by Summit County Council in 2020 to examine how to best promote racial equity in the County...

ODJFS offering free credit monitoring to victims of unemployment identity theft

SUMMIT COUNTY—The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services recently announced individuals who have reported being a victim of unemployment-related identify theft will be...

County Executive Shapiro and Animal Control join the #BettyWhiteChallenge

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Animal Control are joining with individuals and organizations across the country to honor the late...

County Executive Shapiro names new department directors

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Effective January 1, 2022, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro has three new directors leading departments under her authority, Diane Miller-Dawson, Phil Montgomery...

County Executive and EMA Remind Residents to Register for Reverse Alerts, Download App

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In light of the boil water advisory issued for the City of Stow this past weekend, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and...

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...

County of Summit ADM Board Expresses Gratitude to Community for Passage of Issue 1

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — The Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board, along with its Board of Directors, ADM Support...

Summit County Election Results: New Faces on Macedonia Council, School Board Races and More Decided Across Region

Voters approve tax levies, elect council members and trustees throughout Summit County; unofficial results Voters across Summit County made their voices heard Tuesday, with races...

Summit County Approves Emergency Food Aid Amid SNAP Funding Shortfall

Federal benefit gap leaves thousands of local families facing food insecurity Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council approved emergency legislation Oct. 27 authorizing...

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...