Category: Summit County

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...

County Executive and Health Commissioner Extend Stay at Home Advisory

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Tuesday, December 14, 2020, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Health Commissioner Donna Skoda extended their Stay At Home...

Woman Found Dead on Recycling Conveyor Belt in Twinsburg Township

Sheriff’s Office and Medical Examiner Investigating After Body Discovered at Kimble Recycling A woman was found dead Tuesday morning at a recycling facility in Twinsburg...

Summit County Animal Control Cuts Dog Adoption Fees to $28 All November

Summit County Animal Control is celebrating the season of gratitude with a deal for anyone ready to bring home a dog. Adoption fees are...

Nightly I-77 Closures in Akron and a New Richfield Detour Top This Week’s Road Work

Several new highway closures begin this week across Summit County. The Ohio Department of Transportation says all scheduled work depends on the weather. Here...

Twinsburg Library to Host Forum on Upcoming Medicaid Changes

Residents with questions about Medicaid will have a chance to get answers close to home this December. The Summit County Department of Job and...

Highway Work Across Summit County Means Detours for Nordonia Hills Drivers

Drivers in Summit County will run into several new closures this week, along with a long list of projects that continue. All work is...