Category: Summit County

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...

Sheriff Fatheree bringing national Faith & Blue initiative to Summit County

AKRON – Sheriff Fatheree is excited to announce that the Summit County Sheriff’s Office will host the county’s first ever Faith & Blue weekend....

County Executive and Council recognize First People’s Day, Breast Cancer Awareness

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, September 20, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation recognizing North American First People’s Day, celebrated on...

Age Friendly Summit County launching community engagement campaign

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Beginning Monday, September 27, Age Friendly Summit County is offering an opportunity for residents to provide feedback on the County’s ongoing work...

October is National Arts and Humanities Month in Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Yesterday, County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council declared October Arts and Humanities Month in Summit County in honor of the artists,...

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...