Category: Summit County

Scam Alert from Northeast Ohio County Child Support Enforcement Agency

SCAM ALERT! A Northeast Ohio County Child Support Enforcement Agency has reported people are receiving suspicious calls concerning child support cases. This includes automated messages...

U.S. Census Bureau sending emails now

The U.S. Census Bureau has announced it is now sending emails to some US households as a reminder to complete the 2020 Census. The reminder...

County Transportation Improvement District Receives $569,733 for Three Local Projects

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO— The Summit County Transportation Improvement District (SCTID), chaired by County Executive Ilene Shapiro, recently applied for and received $569,733 in funding...

2020 Citizens Academy

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the criminal justice system? If so, sign up for the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office Citizens Academy....

Ohio Department of Health Classifies Summit County as Level 3 Public Emergency; Facial Coverings Now Mandatory

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Thursday, July 9, 2020, the Ohio Department of Health changed Summit County’s Public Emergency designation from Level 2 to Level 3....

Senior Citizens and Heat

No doubt about it - summer has come to Summit County. Recent heat and humidity has made the past few days pretty toasty -...

County Providing $1.4 Million for COVID-19 Mass Testing

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council are sending $1.4 million in federal CARES Act funding to Summit County Public Health...

County Partners with United Way to Provide Rent and Mortgage Assistance

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, June 29, 2020, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Council passed legislation authorizing $6.5 million in federal CARES Act, TANF...

A FREE Ride Home in Summit County

“As restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic are slowly lifted, I want to remind people to be safe and celebrate responsibly. As Summit County Prosecutor,...

Can’t Pay Property Tax Bill by the Due Date

Second half 2019 real estate taxes are due on July 17, 2020. Assistance is available to taxpayers who have been affected by the COVID-19...

Minority Contractor Capital Access Program Accepting Applications; Virtual Information Session Set for June 30

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Beginning June 22, 2020, applications will be accepted for the newly created Minority Contractor Capital Access Program (MCCAP). The application period will...

Summit County Earns Budget Award For 24th Consecutive Year

Summit County has again received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. This marks the 24th consecutive year the county...

Akron 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Returns for 25th Anniversary

Akron will mark twenty five years since the September 11 attacks with a stair climb honoring the first responders who died that day. The...

Summit County Historical Society to Host America250-OH Homecoming Celebration

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Summit County Historical Society, in partnership with Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, will host the America250-OH Homecoming for Summit County on...

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...