Category: Summit County

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Eligibility Expanded; Traditional Unemployment Recipients To Begin Receiving $300 Payments

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued guidance expanding eligibility for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). PUA supports self-employed individuals, independent contractors,...

Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education Host the Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony

Click here for more information The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education will hold their 33rd annual Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony virtually...

County Executive Supports Local Entrepreneurs Looking to Sharpen Skills

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Despite the challenges posed by an unprecedented global pandemic and economic downturn in 2020, 30 Summit County entrepreneurs were able to spend...

County Executive and Health Commissioner Extend Stay at Home Advisory

Click here for the COVID-19 Stay at Home Health Advisory SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On January 29, 2021, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Health Commissioner...

SCPH and EMA to hold COVID-19 vaccine Q & A session

On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 4 p.m., Summit County Public Health (SCPH) and Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will host a virtual...

County Executive and Council Recognize Black History Month

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, January 25, 2021, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council passed a resolution declaring February as Black History Month....

Summit County and Direction Home Collaborating to Serve Older Adults Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Summit County and Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities are working...

Executive Shapiro warns of fraudulent unemployment claims and identity theft

SUMMIT COUNTY, OH—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is warning residents to be aware of fraud activity related to pandemic unemployment claims. In recent weeks,...

Summit County to Receive Portion of State- Allocated COVID-19 Vaccines for Phase 1B Distribution

SUMMIT COUNTY, OH—On January 19th, 2021, vaccination Phase 1B distribution for individuals age 80+ will begin, in accordance with Governor DeWine’s distribution timeline and...

Summit County Hiring Part-Time CDL Drivers

Summit County is seeking multiple part-time Snow and Ice Control Specialists to serve as temporary reserve drivers in the event of staff shortages due...

Holiday guidance from the Ohio Department of Health

No matter what holiday you are celebrating, make sure you do it safely. Safely Celebrate the Holidays Source: Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro Facebook

County Executive Warns Residents of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is warning residents to be on the lookout for COVID-19 vaccine scams. As vaccine manufacturers begin distribution...

Summit County Sets Sobriety Checkpoints for Sept. 18 to 20

The Summit County OVI Task Force will run sobriety checkpoints at locations throughout Summit County starting Friday, Sept. 18, according to a media release...

Summit County Cuts Dog Adoption Fees to $28 for Fall Promotion

Summit County is kicking off autumn with a deal for animal lovers. County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Animal Control launched a monthlong...

Summit County Marks Overdose Awareness Day, Recovery Month With Renewed Push for Support

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council are recognizing August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day and have introduced a resolution acknowledging September as...

Important Notices Coming to Some Summit County Medicaid Recipients

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— Beginning in August and continuing into early September, the Ohio Department of Medicaid is mailing an important notice to adults enrolled...

Library program to explore history of Summit County interurban trolleys

The Akron Summit County Public Library will host a program on the history of interurban trolleys in Summit County later this month. The event...