Category: Summit County

REAL ID Enforcement Deadline Extended

UPDATE - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline by a year. The new...

County Provides Additional Small Business Grant Funding

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Council have approved additional funding for the COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Relief Grant Program....

County, City Fund Minority Contractor Capital Access Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On Monday, May 11, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro will introduce legislation authorizing funds for the Development Finance Authority’s (DFA) newly created...

Summit County Traffic Advisory – I271 in Boston Township

Interstate 271 in Boston Township (Wednesday, May 6 – until further notice) Beginning Wednesday, May 6, I-271 between Hines Hill Rd. and Boston Mills Rd. will...

Summit County Probate Court Guidelines

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Probate Court continues to remain open with the following guidelines: The staff remains divided into two working groups...

Hudson Girl Scout Supports Refugees with Toiletry Kits

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Gabi Shainoff, a student at Hudson Middle School and a Girl Scout, recently completed a collection of toiletry items for refugees arriving...

Fiscal Officer Scalise offers Relief to Taxpayers during National Emergency

News Release: Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to offer relief to taxpayers during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) national emergency. The Tax...

County Executive Warns Residents of COVID-19 Scams

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro is urging county residents to be on the lookout for a growing number of COVID-19 scams. The...

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...

IRS creates tool for non-filers to register for Economic Impact Payments

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—The Internal Revenue Service launched a new web tool allowing those who don’t normally file a tax return to easily and quickly...

Stay at Home – Summit County

–Summit County Public Health is pleading with residents to stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary to go out. “Governor DeWine’s order...

REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS OF RECENT STORM

Akron, Ohio, April 8, 2020–Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that real estate tax relief will be available to...

Community Update: Humane Society Apology, Ongoing Animal Investigations, and Legal Custody Clarity

MACEDONIA, Ohio – The Humane Society of Summit County (HSSC) recently issued a formal apology and update regarding a distressing situation involving two dogs...

County and Historical Society to Plant Heritage Tree to Commemorate Nation’s 250th Anniversary

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — County Executive Ilene Shapiro and the Summit County Historical  Society, in partnership with America 250-Ohio and Davey Tree, will host...

County Executive encourages teens to apply for Summer Youth Employment Program

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO — Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and her Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS) are excited to announce the return...

County Executive Shapiro announces “Rainy Days & Rescue Strays!”

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—April Showers bring May Flowers…and maybe even a furry friend to keep you company through these rainy spring days! No matter what...

Senior Summit 2026 Announces New Midweek Expo

Summit County, OH, April 2026—The Senior Summit Steering Committee announces a new chapter for the 2026 Senior Summit Conference and Expo, including a new...