Category: Summit County

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week, Governor DeWine announced most of Ohio’s existing health orders, including the statewide mask mandate, will be rescinded on June 2....

Summit County Public Health to Discuss Updated COVID-19 Guidance

On Monday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m., Summit County Public Health (SCPH) and County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Office will host a virtual COVID-19 discussion...

Job and Family Services benefit system will be down for upgrades; Agency will have limited services April 22-26

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Ohio Benefits, the system Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) uses to determine eligibility and benefits...

Fiscal Officer Scalise and Westfield Bank Offer Homeowners Low Interest Fix-It Funds Home Improvement Loans

News Release: Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to reintroduce the Fix-It Funds Home Improvement Loan Program. Qualifying homeowners can apply...

FEMA Accepting COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Applications on April 12

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Beginning Monday, April 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will accept applications for the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance program. Created by the...

Federal Grants Fund Community Development in Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Each year, the federal government invests billions of dollars in American communities like Summit County through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)...

Cares Program Processing Thousands of Housing and Utility Assistance Applications

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Since re-opening applications for housing and utility assistance on March 8, 2021, the Summit County Cares program received applications from 5,335 unique...

County Executive Recognizes National Senior Citizens Day and Encourages Community Engagement

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In anticipation of National Senior Citizens Day on Friday on August 21, County Executive Ilene Shapiro is encouraging residents of all ages...

Executive Shapiro announces adoption discount for “Dog Days of Summer” at Animal Control

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Dog Days of Summer are in full swing in Summit County, and so is the search for cool, loving homes for...

Summit County Animal Control receives 10,000 collars and leashes from local business

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is pleased to announce that Summit County Animal Control has received a generous donation of 10,000 dog collars and...

Summit County receives GFOA’s Triple Crown Award for financial reporting

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — For the first time ever, Summit County has received the Triple Crown Award for financial reporting. Summit County is one...

Summit County law enforcement and community partners renew commitment to combatting elder abuse in partnership with Adult Protective Services

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — Earlier today, Summit County Department of Job and Family Services’ Adult Protective Services Division hosted a signing of the Revised...