Category: Summit County

County Medical Examiner earns national accreditation

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) recently awarded full accreditation to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office. This accreditation represents the...

Greta Johnson named 2021 ATHENA Akron Leadership Award recipient

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—ATHENA Akron recently announced Greta Johnson, Assistant Chief of Staff and Director of Communications for Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, is the...

$28.5 million in housing aid distributed by County Executive and community partners since start of COVID-19 pandemic

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Since receiving a direct allocation of federal CARES Act funding in 2020, followed by an allocation of Emergency Rental Assistance funds in...

SCPH and County Executive’s Office to host virtual COVID-19 discussion

On Wednesday, August 18 at 4:00 p.m., Summit County Public Health (SCPH) and County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Office will host a virtual COVID-19 discussion...

SCPH and County Executive’s Office to host virtual COVID-19 discussion

On Wednesday, August 18 at 4:00 p.m., Summit County Public Health (SCPH) and County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Office will host a virtual COVID-19 discussion...

Summit County’s Tallmadge Ave. offices without power

As of 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, Summit County’s offices located at 1040 and 1030 East Tallmadge Ave. are without power due to...

County Executive and Council Recognize Pride Festival and Child Support Awareness

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed legislation to recognize Child Support Awareness Month and the Akron Pride...

Summit County Animal Control to hold Dog Days of Summer adoption event

Beginning Monday, July 19, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro will sponsor the Dog Days of Summer adoption event at Summit County Animal Control, located...

County EMA Director Named President of Local Toastmasters Club

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Emergency Management Agency Director Thomas Smoot was recently elected to serve as president of the Downtown Akron Toastmasters Club. Smoot...

County Executive thanks Governor DeWine, legislators for broadband reconciliation

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Earlier today, Governor DeWine signed the state’s two-year budget into law. The final version of the budget did not include an amendment,...

OAAC recommends, Executive and Council approve $2.5 million in grants for opioid addiction and recovery services

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, June 28, 2021, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council approved opiate litigation settlement grant recommendations, provided by the...

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...

Summit County Dept. of Economic Development takes Business Walk to Northfield Ctr Twp

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Community and Economic Development led their second Business Walk on May 14. Economic Development and...

Fetch Your Summer Sidekick at Summit County Animal Control—for only $28!

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summer is here! You’re jogging down the Towpath Trail, you’re walking through your neighborhood, you’re having a blast in the shade. What...

Summit County Expands Building Standards Services to Norton with New Local Office Planned

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Effective May 26, 2026, the Summit County Division of Building Standards will assume responsibility for State of Ohio required building code enforcement...

Senior Summit Expo & Professional Conference Connects Older Adults, Caregivers, and Professionals with Resources Across Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Office and the Summit County Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) partnered with community organizations...

New Fraud Protection Feature Coming to SNAP EBT Cards May 13

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Beginning May 13, a new fraud protection feature will be added to SNAP EBT cards, including Summer EBT/Sun Bucks cards, to...