Category: Summit County

Mayor Horrigan and County Executive Shapiro remind residents that April 1 is Census Day

Akron, Ohio, March 31, 2020 – On April 1, 2020, the City of Akron, Summit County and the entire nation will recognize Census Day....

Summit County Creates COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, March 30, 2020, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro introduced, and Summit County Council passed, emergency legislation authorizing the creation of...

2020 Akron-Summit Holocaust Arts and Writing Contest Winners Announced

The Akron-Summit Council on Holocaust & Genocide Education intended to hold the 32nd annual Akron-Summit Holocaust Commemoration and Awards Ceremony on April 21, 2020....

March 27 Updates to Summit County Continuity of Services

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On March 22, 2020, the Ohio Department of Health issued a statewide Stay At Home order. Per the order, county services and...

Summit County Pandemic Child Care Information

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—In response to the COVID-19 situation, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has implemented the Temporary Pandemic Child Care...

Job and Family Services Announces SNAP Recertification and Interim Report Suspension

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has announced the federal government granted waivers to extend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

Summit County Executive to Temporarily Adjust Staffing to Essential Personnel

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro has announced operational changes intended to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 while still maintaining the continuity...

Summit County EMA Seeks PPE Donations

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is seeking Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for reallocation in Summit County. Local doctors, dentists, veterinarians, construction...

OhioMeansJob Center to Suspend Public Access; Public Should Apply for Unemployment Online or Over Phone

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the OhioMeansJobs Center located at 1040 E. Tallmadge Ave in Akron will temporarily suspend access to the...

County Approves $200,00 to Food Bank for Emergency Distribution

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, March 16, 2020, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and County Council approved legislation to award $200,000 to the Akron-Canton Regional...

March 16 Updates to Summit County Continuity of Services

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The following offices and agencies have offered updated guidance as to how the public should expect to interact in the coming days...

Summit County Executive Statement on Activation of Emergency Operations Center

In response to federal, state and local emergency declarations, the Summit County Executive has requested activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to help...

Summit County Launches Month-Long ‘Pup-kin Patch’ Dog Adoption Event

Summit County is making it easier to find a furry friend this fall with their "Pup-kin Patch" adoption event, slashing dog adoption fees from...

County Executive Shapiro Warns of Uptick in AI-Generated Scam Calls, Urges Caution

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro warned residents Wednesday about a dangerous new wave of AI-generated scam calls where fraudsters use voice cloning technology to...

Summit County Finance Team Wins Prestigious National Award

GFOA recognizes department's outstanding budget presentation for consecutive year The Summit County Finance and Budget Department has been honored with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award...

Teen Shot Saturday Night in Summit County Fairgrounds Parking Lot

17-year-old hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after shooting A 17-year-old male was shot in the parking lot of the Summit County Fairgrounds Saturday night after...

Summit County Kicks Off Clear the Shelter Month with Adoption Event

Summit County Animal Control will launch its annual Clear the Shelter adoption month with a kickoff party August 2 from noon to 2 p.m....