Category: Summit County

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,...

Summit County recognizes Stormwater Awareness Week

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Engineer Alan Brubaker are asking residents to join them in recognizing Stormwater Awareness during the week...

Nonpartisan Independent Council Fair Districting Commission unveils proposed Summit County Council districts

AKRON – The Nonpartisan Independent Council Fair Districting Commission has released a proposed map redrawing Summit County Council districts. The commission is seeking public input on the proposed map, which can...

County Graphic Designer wins Akron American Advertising Award

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is proud to announce that graphic designer Marc Smith Jr. was awarded a Silver ADDY at the...

County Executive Shapiro announces You Lucky Dog! adoption event at Animal Control

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— At Summit County Animal Control, countless lost dogs are reunited with their relieved owners each week. While those happy reunions are...

Holiday Feature: SCCS Collection Drive, Shapiro’s Staff Donations, Foster Children Support

RELATED: Starting a business in Akron? Here are your resources. Summit County effort helps brighten the holidays for more than 800 children, including those in the...

Summit County Issues Firewood Buying Guidelines as Winter Approaches

Fiscal officer reminds consumers of cord measurements, invoice requirements and prohibited sales terms Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise is reminding residents to verify...

Summit County Holiday Giving Programs Spotlight Meals, Toys, and Homeless Outreach

Shapiro highlights nonprofits helping seniors, kids, and those overcoming homelessness SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio – Let’s build an article around the focus keyword “Summit County holiday giving...