Category: Summit County

Summit County recognizes Juneteenth holiday

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council have formally recognized the Juneteenth holiday. Two weeks ago, in a historic moment, the...

County Executive targets community investment with federal funds

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Following County Council approval, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro recently made a direct investment of over $2 million in federal funds in...

Summit County Communities Oppose Broadband Restrictions in State Budget

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In response to the growing demand for high quality, affordable and secure broadband access, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro recently began conversations...

Akron Fire Fighters Association Local 330 and Partners Will Host a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Akron, Ohio, June 17, 2021 — On September 11, 2021, Akron Fire Fighters Association Local 330, the City of Akron, the Akron Fire Department,...

County Executive and Council Oppose Ohio Senate Broadband Amendment

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, June 14, 2021, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed a resolution opposing an Ohio Senate Omnibus Budget...

Executive Shapiro and Council Recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed a resolution recognizing June 4 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and called...

Summit County recognizes elder abuse awareness, Alzheimer’s and brain awareness

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Council recently passed a resolution declaring June 15, 2021, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day....

Summit County earns national achievement award for police academy scholarships

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county...

Executive Shapiro Dedicates Summit County Veterans Memorial Plaza

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro officially dedicated the recently completed Summit County Veterans Memorial Plaza. Following installation...

Summit County OhioMeansJobs Center to begin phase 2 reopening June 1

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the Summit County OhioMeansJobs Center will begin Phase 2 of its reopening to the public. To ensure...

Executive Shapiro to hold Summit County Veterans Memorial Plaza Dedication

On Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 12:00 p.m., Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro will host a dedication ceremony for the recently completed Summit County...

Summit County Public Health Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance: Recommendations for Individuals Who Are Fully Vaccinated

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Last week, Governor DeWine announced most of Ohio’s existing health orders, including the statewide mask mandate, will be rescinded on June 2....

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...

Senior Summit 2026 Announces New Midweek Expo

Summit County, OH, April 2026—The Senior Summit Steering Committee announces a new chapter for the 2026 Senior Summit Conference and Expo, including a new...

Home Weatherization Assistance available to income-qualified residents countywide

Summit County offers help with lowering energy costs, including insulation, air sealing, furnace repair/replacement, and hot water tank repair/replacement, countywide through the Home Weatherization...

Public Safety Announcement: Sheriff Fatheree, Fraud Prevention, and National Scam Awareness

AKRON, Ohio – Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree is partnering with the National Sheriffs’ Association to lead a high-priority effort centered on fraud prevention...