Category: Summit County

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...

Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education Hosts the 34th Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony

The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education will hold the 34th annual Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony on April 26th, 2022, at...

Twinsburg Library to Host Forum on Upcoming Medicaid Changes

Residents with questions about Medicaid will have a chance to get answers close to home this December. The Summit County Department of Job and...

Highway Work Across Summit County Means Detours for Nordonia Hills Drivers

Drivers in Summit County will run into several new closures this week, along with a long list of projects that continue. All work is...

Summit County Dispatch Center Wins Top State Honor

The Summit Emergency Communications Center has been named the Ohio Gold Star Dispatch Center of the Year. County Executive Ilene Shapiro announced the honor...

Barktober deal lets Summit County residents adopt a dog for $28

Summit County residents can bring home a dog for just $28 this month. County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Animal Control announced a...

KJ’s 5K marks 10th year with focus on suicide prevention

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — Runners, walkers and dog lovers will gather Saturday, Oct. 3, for the 10th annual KJ's 5K. Portage Path Behavioral Health...