Category: Summit County

April 6 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...

Board of Elections Issues Guidelines for Primary Election

SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO—On March 25, 2020, the Ohio General Assembly passed H.B. 197, setting April 28, 2020 as the final day of Ohio’s primary...

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...

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...

Home Weatherization Assistance available to income-qualified residents countywide

Summit County offers help with lowering energy costs, including insulation, air sealing, furnace repair/replacement, and hot water tank repair/replacement, countywide through the Home Weatherization...

Public Safety Announcement: Sheriff Fatheree, Fraud Prevention, and National Scam Awareness

AKRON, Ohio – Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree is partnering with the National Sheriffs’ Association to lead a high-priority effort centered on fraud prevention...